A Guide to Brick Kiln Factory in Vinh Long, Ben Tre & Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
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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.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Vinh Long Visitor Guide
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.
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Google Maps of Vinh Long brick kilns
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.
Google Maps of Ben Tre brick kilns
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.
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.
Why just ride when you can explore more?
Why just ride when you can explore more?
Why just ride when you can explore more?
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.
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.
Can Tho tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Can Tho Wildlife & Forest, Binh Thuy Ancient House, Organic Cacao farm, Can Tho Floating Markets, Can Tho Small Canals & Sampan Ride, Can Tho Fruit Garden, Can Tho Paddy Rice Fields, Can Tho Giant Ficus Tree – Secret VC base, Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory, Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho Old Market, Phong Dien floating market, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Can Tho to Con Dao – Express boat, Son Islet – Community-based Tourism…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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