Overview
Chau Doc sits at the edge of Vietnam's Mekong Delta where the Cambodian border draws travelers who linger for the atmosphere rather than sights alone. The town fuses Cham, Khmer, and Vietnamese cultures into a place where temple visits blend into riverside strolls and night markets sell grilled river fish alongside incense and electronics.
Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Mobifone and Vinaphone SIM cards cost around 65,000 dong with 120,000 dong monthly internet packages. The Anh Mobile Service at 31 Le Loi handles purchases and top-ups.
Money
Vietnamese dong is the local currency. ATMs are plentiful near the pagoda and on Le Loi riverside. For the Cambodia border crossing, bring USD cash—exchange rates at the border are poor and there's no ATM.
Safety
Chau Doc is generally safe. Standard precautions for belongings in markets and on transport. Border crossing is straightforward but bring USD for Cambodia.
Transport
The bus station is 4 km from the center; moto taxis cost about 20,000 dong. River boats to Phnom Penh depart from the Hang Chau area. Phuong Trang buses connect to Ho Chi Minh City (125,000 dong, 6 hr) and Can Tho.