Dong Thap is a peaceful countryside destination in southern Vietnam, known for its flower-growing villages and traditional crafts. This trip offers a chance to experience simple rural life and support local communities through hands-on cultural activities.
Follow this 2-day journey through the land of heritage to better understand the culture and daily life of Southern Vietnam’s ethnic communities.
DAY 1: SA DEC – HUYNH THUY LE ANCIENT HOUSE – FLOWER VILLAGE – DINH YEN MAT VILLAGE
Our guide will welcome you in Sa Dec City, where we begin the day with a local breakfast – Sa Dec rice noodle soup.
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Visit the Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House, a 128-year-old home combining Eastern and Western architecture, and famously featured in the novel The Lover by French writer Marguerite Duras.
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Explore Kien An Cung Pagoda, a beautiful Chinese-style temple built by the local Hoa community.
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Ride an electric cart through the heart of Sa Dec Flower Village, a century-old village growing over 3,000 types of tropical plants. Meet local growers and see how flowers are cultivated year-round.
Lunch is served on a floating raft restaurant by the Tien River, with local specialties.
In the afternoon:
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Travel to Dinh Yen Mat Weaving Village, a national heritage craft village in Lap Vo District.
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Visit Dinh Yen Communal House, over 100 years old, and learn about its historical and spiritual importance.
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Experience hands-on traditional mat-making activities: cutting reeds, drying, dyeing, and weaving.
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Interact with artisans and enjoy a 3D setup of mat fields, drying yards, and reed dyeing kilns.
Choose your activity path:
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Join folk games (jumping sack, blindfold pot breaking, ring toss…) and check-in at the artistic mat-weaving installation.
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Or enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music), explore the filming set of the movie Face Off 6, and take pictures.
From 4 PM to 6 PM:
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Enjoy traditional music and performances at the communal house.
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Watch and try mat-weaving with local artisans.
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Join children’s folk singing and poetry sessions.
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Browse OCOP products, handmade reed souvenirs, and local specialties.
Dinner:
Taste authentic Dong Thap cuisine featuring water caltrop and taro dishes, such as water caltrop noodle soup, taro spring rolls, taro ice cream…
Evening:
Experience the “Ghost Market” live show (a unique cultural performance).
Return to Sa Dec and rest at your homestay in the flower village.
DAY 2: SA DEC – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, our driver will take you back to the starting point.
The tour ends. We look forward to welcoming you again on another community-based adventure in Dong Thap!
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