Overview
Ben Tre is a genuine Mekong Delta backwater, separated from bustling My Tho by just 10 km of four-lane highway yet feeling worlds away. Tourists remain scarce and locals are notably open and friendly.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Activities
DinHo Ecotour offers private boat and bike tours. Coconut candy factories (379C Nguyen Van Tu) show traditional handmade candy production.
Connectivity
Several hotels offer free Wi-Fi including Khach San Dong Khoi and Khach San Phuong Hoang. Mobile data is available through Vietnamese carriers.
Food
Food stalls around the market serve cheap local meals. Hu tieu soup is popular but contains offal. Seafood restaurant Ninh Kiều quán offers meals for 50,000-100,000 dong.
Money
Local currency is Vietnamese Dong (VND). Budget hotels range 100,000-240,000 dong per night. Boat trips cost 60,000-120,000 dong to neighboring cities.
Transport
Bicycles and motorbikes are the best way to explore the riverside town. Local minibuses to My Tho run regularly 05:00-17:30 from Dong Khoi St.