CAN THO – SOC TRANG – BAC LIEU

08h00: SACO TRAVEL Bus and Tour Guide pick up at your hotel or meet up at Can Tho. Departure to Soc Trang city for sightseeing:

• Som Rong Pagoda - whose full name in Khmer is Bôtum Vong Sa Som Rong, starting construction in 1785, this place has a history spanning more than 600 years and up to now has experienced 12 abbots. Initially, the pagoda was built temporarily with materials exploited in the local area, such as bamboo, leaves... At the present time, after many restorations and embellishments, the Som Rong ancient temple has a new spacious and more eye-catching appearance.
• Bat Pagoda is located on Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Soc Trang city, was originally named Wathsêrsieytecho Mahatup, also known as Ma Tribe Pagoda also by transliteration from Mahatup. Mahatup in Khmer means great resistance. There was a fierce battle among the peasant movement that revolted against the ruling class. After that battle, the evacuated people returned to live. They thought that this land was a good one, so they built a temple to worship Buddha. The pagoda was started in 1569 in the solar calendar and built by Mr. Thach Ut.

Noon: Have lunch at the restaurant with local specialties and freely rest.

• Chen Kieu Pagoda - the most unique religious architecture in the lower Hau River area. Located in Dai Tam commune, this pagoda has the full Khmer name Wath Sro Loun, commonly known as Chac Kieu Pagoda. The outstanding feature of this spiritual tourist destination lies in the walls, towers are completely covered with broken cups, forks, and crockery.

13h00: Arrive in Bac Lieu City to visit:

• Nam Hai Mother (Guanyin Buddhatai) - many people still call Nam Hai Mother Bac Lieu. The Guanyin Buddhatai Area was originally just a simple leaf house dedicated to the Bodhisattva Guanyin, located in a small coastal area, surrounded by mud and forests of salt water.
• Cao Van Lau Memorial Area: The souvenir area has a total area of more than 12,000m², including courtyards, the Nguyet Cam monument, a statue of musician Cao Van Lau, musical instrument garden, graves of late musicians and families, exhibition houses, performance areas, etc. The souvenir area displayed an open-air Nguyet Temple with the symbol of a bamboo pipe symbolizing the pliers, an indispensable instrument in the art of amateur singers. Around the station are 20 songs (original songs) and a statue of musician Cao Van Lau playing a painting, behind is the song "Nostalgic Da Gu" carved on stone. Next is the musical instrument garden with typical instruments of amateur art such as storks, paintings, gourds, concave key guitars, etc.
• Bac Lieu Wind Power Field: When coming to this place, you will be captivated by the majestic landscape with turbines rotating between the sea and sky of Bac Lieu, creating a poetic and attractive space that is difficult to find anywhere else.

16h00: The car and tour guide take you back to Can Tho. On the way back, the delegation visited Pia - Tan Hue Vien cake factory. You can buy it as a gift for your relatives or family. Arriving in Can Tho brings you back to the meeting point. At the end of the program, the tour guide says goodbye and will see you again on the next trip.