MEKONG DELTA |
This is the southernmost region of Vietnam, formed
by sediment deposited by the Mekong River. Silt deposits extend the delta
shoreline at the mouth of the river by as much as 79m per year. The area
is known as Vietnam's 'bread basket' and produces the rice, which feeds
the entire country. Visit one or two of the islands with traditional handcrafts,
bee farms and coconut candy production. |
DRAGON ISLAND |
The island has many longan orchards, which can be
visited and the lush, palm fringed shores of the island are lined with
wooden fishing boats. |
PHOENIX ISLAND |
Until his imprisonment and the consequent dispersion
of his flock, the coconut Monk (Ong Dao Dua) led a small community on
this island. |
VINH TRANG PAGODA |
A beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary, this is
the oldest pagoda in the delta. The charitable monks here provide a home
to orphans, disabled and other needy children. |
