Where to go in Bến Tre: 6 places worth visiting
First time in Bến Tre and not sure where to go? Here are 6 of the most reviewed and visited places, grouped into sights, nature, food and cafes. Pick the ones you like and Dacuvi arranges them into an itinerary by opening hours and distance.
Bến Tre trip essentials
- Best time to visit
- December–April is dry and easy to travel; May–November is the rainy season, with fruit in full harvest.
- Getting there & around
- About 85 km from Ho Chi Minh City, roughly 2 hours by car. Use boats to hop between river islands.
- Local dishes to try
- Coconut candy, rice paper, coconut water, fried elephant-ear fish.
📍 Sights in Bến Tre
Cồn Phụng
Sightseeing
Khu du lịch Quê Dừa
Sightseeing
Tượng đài Đồng Khởi
Sightseeing
Bảo tàng Bến Tre
Sightseeing
🌿 Nature and scenery in Bến Tre
Cồn Quy
Nature
Vùng dừa Mỏ Cày
Nature
FAQ
When is the best time to visit Bến Tre?
December–April is dry and easy to travel; May–November is the rainy season, with fruit in full harvest.
How do I get to Bến Tre?
About 85 km from Ho Chi Minh City, roughly 2 hours by car. Use boats to hop between river islands.
What food should I try in Bến Tre?
Coconut candy, rice paper, coconut water, fried elephant-ear fish.
Where to go in Bến Tre?
Places worth visiting in Bến Tre: Cồn Phụng, Cồn Quy, Khu du lịch Quê Dừa, Vùng dừa Mỏ Cày, Tượng đài Đồng Khởi, Bảo tàng Bến Tre.
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