Long Xuyen
Long Xuyên
Long Xuyen
Long Xuyên
The administrative center of An Giang province in the Mekong Delta, famous for its authentic floating market.
An Giang Province
Administrative Center
Hoa Hao Religious Center
Long Xuyen is the main city of An Giang province, located in the southwestern part of Vietnam. It is a place where you can see unfiltered Mekong Delta life: it preserves the most authentic floating market, local traders are at work, and the cultural mosaic includes the traditions of the Hoa Hao movement, Catholic churches, and Chinese pagodas. The city is an important educational hub of the region and an excellent base for exploring neighboring forests and nature reserves.
Basic Info
- Population
286,140 people (2022)
- Distance
189 km from Ho Chi Minh City
- Best Season
December — March (dry season)
- Prices
Affordable
- English
Basic
- Climate
Tropical, average t 27°C
- You are looking for authentic, non-touristy Vietnam
- You are interested in history and religion (Hoa Hao, Cao Dai)
- You like observing the daily life and culture of locals
- You photograph life on the water
- You are looking for a beach holiday with full infrastructure
- You expect a high level of comfort and service
- You cannot stand a humid and hot tropical climate
Dry season with the most comfortable temperatures. However, the floating market operates year-round, and for visiting forests (Tra Su), the high-water season may turn out to be more picturesque.
Main Spots
The city offers a unique combination of water markets, memorial sites, and religious shrines.
Long Xuyen Floating Market
in the centerOng Ho Island
Hau RiverAn Giang Museum
in the centerCrocodile Farm
in the centerAreas and Accommodation
The city is compact, with main hotels concentrated in the central area. Accommodation is predominantly budget or mid-range.
Center
- For ease of getting around
- For access to markets and food
Islands / Outskirts
- Those seeking solitude and quiet
- Nature lovers
Excursions
Thanks to its convenient location, Long Xuyen is a great base for visiting natural attractions in the delta.
- Tra Su Forest
2 hours — flooded forest, bird watching at sunset.
- Tram Chim National Park
2 hours — the best reserve for observing cranes.
- Sa Dec
1 hour — flower village and the Huynh Thuy Le house.
On site
- Getting there
Bus routes from Ho Chi Minh City
- Transport
Grab, scooter rentals
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in hotels
- Cash
Essential, ATMs are available
- Safety
High
- Carry cash: small purchases at markets cannot be paid for with cards.
- Wake up before dawn: Mekong Delta life wakes up early and halts during the midday heat.
- Do not be afraid to bargain at markets, even if prices seem low.