A Guide to Brick Kiln Factory in Vinh Long, Ben Tre & Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Mekong Delta is not only famous for rice fields, small canals, floating markets…but it is also charming about local traditional brick factories in Vinh Long, Ben Tre and Can Tho. Nowadays, there are some mud brick kilns located along Mekong river tributaries where the explorers can pay a visit during their cruise trip or cycling tours.
Nowadays, there are more and more green and responsible tours which are meaningful and educational as well. This is why Can Tho noodle factory is getting popular for both Vietnamese and foreigners to come and explore the cuisine culture and the typical local life in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.
Beautiful brick kiln factory in Mekong Delta Vietnam
1. A Guide to Vinh Long Brick Kiln Factory
It seems free to visit the kilns in Vinh Long (follow the Google Maps please). You can get there by car, but you can do it with your scooter or bike tours. Top tip: Cai Be floating market and Vinh Long tour always add this site in the trip itinerary.
Hundred brick kilns in Vinh LongThe locals are drying brick, tile, and pottery in a village of Vinh LongThe sunsrise at Vinh Long brick factoryThe locals are loading the mud tiles for drying under sun in Mang Thit pottery and kiln in Vinh Long.The carving and trimming process of the mud tile in Mang Thit brick factory, Vinh Long The mud bricks are in the plastic house for drying out by the heatIt takes 3 days to dry them out or more time, just depends on the sun and rain season.We had an amazing exploration cruise trip in Vinh Long brick kiln factory. Cycling tour is an optional.The rice husk is the main fuel used for buring in the kilnsIt takes about 20-30 days to finish one set and get the ready brick & pottery out of the kiln, depending on the thick and the quality of the bricks and items.So many local artists are making the vases and potteries for exporting to all over the world.In Vinh Long brick kiln, they also make Moai which are the most famous statues in Easter Island of Chile.
The locals life at the brick kiln. These pottery are ready for exporting to most of EU countriesA lot of molds for making and satisfing many customers and orders all over the world.Mang Thit brick factory view from our cruise tripWaterway is still useful for the brick village in Mekong DeltaThe Vinh Long brick, pottery and factory kilns from our drone.
2. Mekong Delta Drone 4K Video of Vinh Long Brick Kiln
The kiln seems bigger than the normal house 2-3 times.
Loading the finished bricks to the boat for shipping to other cities in Mekong DeltaThis boat is carrying the rice husk ash (RHA) from the kilns, the local farmers and gardeners will buy it and use them as fertilizer
Google Maps of Vinh Long brick kilns
3. A Guide to Ben Tre Brick Kiln
As a local expert, we do know that the Ben Tre brick kiln is a must to see besides coconut canals and coconut candy factory. Top tip: Best enjoying time to discover the brick kiln is before mid-day.
Ben Tre brick kiln is one of highlight things to do.Many foreigners visit Ben Tre brick kilnThe locals are working at the kilns.How the brick kiln looks like insideMany explorers love to unlock the hidden gem like this in Vinh Long, Ben The, Can ThoInternational tourists also pay a visit the brick kilns as well.
Google Maps of Ben Tre brick kilns
4. A Guide to Can Tho Brick Kiln
Can Tho brick factory is pretty small but nice to see during your sampan tour. This secret spot is in the village and not tourism at all. Top tip: It is cool to combine this place in your Can Tho sampan tour.
Can Tho brick kiln VietnamInside Can Tho brick kiln VietnamCan Tho brick kiln Vietnam
5. The Cheapest Way to Visit Mekong Delta Brick Kilns and Surroundings
As you know, kilns and hidden gems in the Mekong Delta are always in the countryside or along the rivers. The cheapest and smartest way to unlock those things are by bicycle, scooter or sampan. Top tip: Brick kiln means Lò Gạch or Làng Gốm in Vietnamese. You can ask locals about this place.
Cycling in Mekong Delta is a perfect choice.
6. Can Tho Private Wooden Boat to Vinh Long with Brick and Pottery Factories stops
9. Responsible Travel and Advice to Visit Mekong Delta Brick Factories
It is always good to repeat “responsible travel” over and over. Brick kiln itself is facing so many challenges from modern life with high-tech factories. Recently, there are many cheap and quality bricks made from industrial zones, so that the local government is considering the traditional mud bricks and its cost. We do appreciate any of you who do respect and take good behavior about the culture and tradition values. Top tip: It is sad to see more and more local kilns closing these days.
Sampan tour in Mekong Delta
Pro Tips:
If you plan to extend your travel to Can Tho homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Can Tho or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Can Tho responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Can Tho food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Can Tho cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cong cake in Can Tho, Ut Dzach Fine Rice Vermicelli…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Can Tho in the rainy season, as Can Tho always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
