Sam Mountain in An Giang - All You Need To Know
Sam Mountain in An Giang - All You Need To Know
You will be drawn to An Giang not only by its breathtaking natural beauty but also by the abundance of excellent tourist destinations it offers. There are many well-known views in Chau Doc City's Sam Mountain tourist region. If you wish to take a spiritual trip to pray for health and serenity while also unwinding, a visit to Sam Mountain - Chau Doc will be perfect for you.
1. It's Better to Know as a Tourist
Walking to Sam Mountain: Free
Motorbike driver: around 50,000 VND
Cable car ticket price: Adults pay about 90,000 VND and children 70,000 VND for a one-way ticket. Children pay 60,000 VND for a one-way ticket.
- Spend time: about two hours
- From dawn to dusk
- Yes, food
- Yes, shop
- Lot to park in: Yes
- The address is Vinh Tay cluster, Nui Sam ward, Chau Doc city, An Giang province.
- Added worth: Tourists go there to get close to nature, and going to temples on Sam Mountain makes their hearts pure.
Nearby sights and secret gems: Want to find places to stay on your way to or from Sam Mountain? Or maybe this place was too crowded for you? We have some thoughts! Look at our list: There is the Tra Su Cajuput Forest (22 km), The Lady Temple and The Ba Chua Xu Temple (3 km), Cam Mountain and Forbidden Mountain (35 km), Chau Doc Floating Market (10 km), and 30 Thang 4 Park in Chau Doc (7 km). It's all there for you to explore.
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2. Sam Mountain Travel Information
Sam Mountain is merely a few kilometers west of Chau Doc city core and around 62 kilometers northwest of Long Xuyen city center.
- From Long Xuyen, take National Highway 91 to Chau Doc, then another several kilometers to Sam Mountain Resort.
- To get to Sam Mountain Resort from Chau Doc, take the old National Highway 91 for about 6 kilometers.
This mountain is also known by numerous other names, including Vinh Te Son and Ngoc Lanh Son, in addition to Sam Mountain. Visitors not only enjoy a fresh and quiet atmosphere but also take wonderful images with the lush green forest scenery.
Visitors can enjoy a panoramic when traveling to Chau Doc and the Vinh Te Canal from the summit of Sam Mountain. Sam Mountain impresses with its expansive perspective over the region's lowlands, particularly the border, allowing visitors to freely observe An Giang's picturesque scenery.
3. Sam Mountain Itinerary: What to Do, See, and Eat
Up to 200 pagodas, temples, and shrines, including the Ba Chua Xu Temple which is one of, Tay An Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Phuoc Dien Pagoda, and many others, can be found on Sam Mountain, which rises 284 meters above sea level.
The Ba Chua Xu Pagoda is a well-known and one of the top 10 most famous pagodas to see in Vietnam. During the festival season, numerous travelers from all across the country have gathered here to perform pilgrimages, worship and pray for peace.
Banh Xeo, one of the top Vietnamese street foods, and fish hot pot, both of which are prepared using the region's famous traditional cotton and which, just the thought of which, brings joy to the hearts of many, are other must-eats for any tourist to Chau Doc, An Giang.
The Dien Dien flower enters its blooming season at the end of July, making it one of the primary ingredients in many of the "specialty" dishes in Chau Doc, including the Dien Dien fish hotpot and Bun Ca Chau Doc, neither of which you should miss if you find yourself in the area.
4. Visit Sam Mountain by yourself
Traveling alone? When you travel alone, you will be able to handle any challenging circumstances on your own. This helps you become a better problem solver and results in more fulfilling travel experiences. We seldom ever get to spend time by ourselves these days just being. You should therefore view the time you spend by yourself when traveling as a gift.
Travelers traveling alone can use Google Maps to navigate on their own. However, there are occasions when they must update locally maintained roads and bridges, which may close and direct you along a longer route than what appears on Google Maps. All that matters is the time. Locating the right garden to visit requires extra time. Exploration is always enjoyable. The village of An Giang has good wifi! Speaking English is difficult for the locals as well.
The best advice is to stay on one canal and continue along it, since this will give you more sights to see and prevent you from getting lost. To hire a car, scooter with an English-speaking guide in An Giang, get in touch with Vietnam Budget Carrental.
5. Responsible Travel and Advice to Sam Mountain
Don't misunderstand us. However, we are confident that you will agree with us. "Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages", the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they discover some things to give you or sell to you. Don't pick flowers or fruit from the garden without the approval of the locals; the garden is like a mini forest. We are concerned with eco-friendly travel and minimal waste.
6. Pro Tips for You
The best hours to visit the Long Xuyen and Chau Doc floating markets are 5:30–6:30 am. I hope you enjoy a breathtaking dawn over the Mekong Delta.
The ideal option for you would be to stay in a homestay close to the floating market. After that, you can rent a motorbike, vehicle, or scooter and go around on your own. However, a boat rental is still required for the floating market tour.
Remember to pack insect repellent cream if you intend to spend longer at the Chau Doc homestay.
When visiting Chau Doc or going on any customized tours, be sure to pick reliable companies that offer boat trips that include lifebuoys, jackets, and motorcycle and cycling tours that include helmets. Priority one is safety! Select Chau Doc trips that let you to give back while on vacation. Although it's cliched, it's true.
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Street food, traditional, sophisticated, and fusion foods are all included in Chau Doc's food and drink guide. Being a tropical region with an abundance of fresh produce and homemade gardens, Chau Doc food is always local, seasonal, and highly traditional. If you enjoy eating, don't be afraid to add other dishes to your lists, such Chau Doc's banh bo cake and bun ca Chau Doc, which are soft noodles cooked with fish. Sugar palm fruit, Mam (fermented fish), Long Xuyen broken rice, Nui Cam pancake, O Thum's chicken grilled with lime leaves, Caramelized and braised catfish, stir-fried shrimp with sesbania flower, Phu Huong Beef Noodle Soup, Basa Fish Hotpot, and Sour Soup with Siamese Mud Carp Soup & Sesbania Flower
When you visit temples, pagodas, and the cathedral, don't forget to pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a scarf.
If you want to visit Chau Doc during the rainy season, pack a raincoat because the site always looks amazing in both full sun and full rain.
The tourist attractions in Chau Doc are amazing in and of themselves, but if you have the time, don't forget to add areas like the Tra Su Cajuput forest and birdwatching, Chau Doc Floating Village, Fish Farm & Cham Minority Village, Chau Doc Floating Market & Small Canal, Sam Mountain, Tuc Dup Hill, Chau Doc River Tour, Chau Doc Cycling Tour, Chau Doc Photography Tour, and so on to your lists of places to see. The Lady Temple, also known as the Ba Chua Xu Temple, Phuoc Dien Pagoda, Hang Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Vinh Te Canal, Ta Pa Rice Fields, Chau Doc Market, and the Seven-Mountain Ox Racing Festival should all be seen.
That is about Sam Mountain in An Giang - All You Need To Know. We hope you are going to have a safe trip and an unforgettable experience when coming here. If you have any questions or want the services from us, don’t hesitate to contact Vietnam Car Rental.
