Best known for its setting of the famous novel “The Lover” written by French author Marguerite Duras, Sa Dec is a lively colonial city of Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta of Southern Vietnam, about 140km from Ho Chi Minh City. Back to the old days during the Vietnam War, as sharing borders with the Tien River, Sa Dec was an American Patrol Boat and Swift Boat base, and now the town becomes an unmissable destination in any Mekong River voyages with a host of pleasant things to do and see on offer.
A true hidden gem in the Mekong Delta, Sa Dec is a lovely town of tree-lined streets, authentic markets, beautiful pagodas, and numerous colonial-style architecture such as old mansions & merchant houses. When joining in Mekong River Cruises to Sa Dec, a visit of the town’s biggest attraction, Huynh Thuy Le Old House, is a must for any tourists. This atmospheric 1895 riverfront house was once the residence of Huynh Thuy Le, the main character in the novel “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras. The house featuring intricate wooden interior and furniture, mother-of-pearl inlaid doors, and original floor tiles made in France seems to take you back in old days of the last century with its unique Sino-French design.
Another popular attraction for tourists is Sa Dec Flower Village, which is especially bustling before and around Tet holiday for witnessing varieties of exotic and colorful flower in full bloom. Established more than 100 years ago, the village now operates many small flower nurseries lining the waterways of the Tien River, each with a forest of flowers but mainly marigolds and roses. The special feature about the Sa Dec flower village is that almost flowers are grown on the high shelves with bamboo baskets, and the water flows at the bottom, while gardeners get around by boat. Thus, what is better than riding a boat yourself like local farmers and learning about the flowers’ characteristics or blossoming time? It’s also highly recommended making a visit in the morning when you can see a riot of blooms and plants loaded onto boats. Other interesting attractions you can stop by to fully experience the geniality of Sa Dec are Kim Hue Pagoda, Sa Dec Lotus Swamps, Kien An Cung Confucian Pagoda, and The Tu Phuoc Huong Pagoda.
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