If Tan Chau is the first place where Tien River flows into Vietnam, Chau Doc, which is also a part of An Giang Province, is the first town in the S-shaped country that the stream of Bassac River or Hau River (one of the two main streams of Mekong River in Vietnam) flows through. This is an attractive and busy border town that features the typical transportation on the river with boats, ships, and sampans besides owning a great offer for an enjoyable short trip including good hotels, several inviting tourist sites, and a colorful tapestry of cultural diversity worth exploring.
The people in Chau Doc are various in cultures and religions from Vietnamese, Khmer to Chinese and Cham communities. Hence the town houses different typical cultural sites such as mosques, temples, churches, and nearby pilgrimage sites, which makes Chau Doc a fascinating stop during the cruise voyage diving into the exotic charms of Mekong Delta. The photogenic backdrops of pleasant atmosphere, the vibrant local life along the river, and the peaceful waterfront of Chau Doc surely arouse the interest of any tourists when in here.
During the itineraries of Mekong River Cruise discovering parts of the Bassac River, guests will enjoy one night stay in Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, a beautiful hotel owning a stunning view of the river from its waterfront and also one of the finest hotels in Chau Doc. People can freely relax and enjoy the rest leisure time to explore Chau Doc by night before heading out for a speedboat ride reaching Phnom Penh in the next day, or being transferred to Ha Tien City in Kien Giang Province for catching the ferry ride reaching Vietnam’s famous beach & island paradise – Phu Quoc Island.