Ben Tre is a rustic province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Covered in a lush shade of green and with a friendly atmosphere, this province promises a great time for all visitors.
Ben Tre is a province of the Mekong Delta region in southern Vietnam. Situated approximately 87 kilometers southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, it is easily accessible by various transportation options.The terrain in Ben Tre is quite flat.Regardless of the chosen mode of transportation, the journey to Ben Tre offers glimpses of the beautiful countryside, with its lush paddy fields, vibrant orchards, and the iconic winding rivers of the Mekong Delta.
In this place, there are many dunes interspersed with garden fields. Therefore, it’s very convenient for transportation as well as irrigation. Because of owning the huge systems of rivers and canals, Ben Tre easily attracts travelers by eco-tour. Above all, travelers will be impressed with pristine landscapes, the simplicity of the coconut gardens as well as fresh orchards. Ben Tre Vietnam has not only large paddy fields but also a variety of fruits. For example, you can easily seek delicious and fresh pineapple, rambutan, soursop, star apple, durian and so on.
In particular, Ben Tre is the land of coconut (nearly 40,000 hectares of coconut plantation). Coconut is so popular that it’s considered as the symbol of Ben Tre Vietnam. Furthermore, Ben Tre is also famous for coconut candy and other productions made from coconut. Ben Tre has warm weather all year so you can travel to Ben Tre in any month. Similar to Mekong Delta weather, there are 2 seasons in Ben Tre which is the rainy and the dry season. The former lasts from December to the following April and the latter is from May to November. Please be careful for the rainy season as there will be damp which attracts a lot of mosquitoes. You should equip yourself with mosquito repellent, umbrella, and comfortable shoes. Additionally, From June to August is the fruit season. Therefore, you will have the chance to admire the colorful orchards as well as enjoy delicious fruit in these months.