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The Crossing of Cultures
Victoria Chau Doc Hotel is located in Chau Doc Town, An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta, 285km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City, near the Cambodian border. Once part of Cambodia; this region is full of outstanding cultural richness.
Chau Doc is home to Cham and Khmer cultures, floating farmhouses and the Islamic Chancel Cham minority settlement.
Sam Mountain Tour (2 hours): US $25 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
Sam Mountain, famous for its pagodas set in caves which were built with influences of Chinese, Cham and Khmer cultures. You will visit the Tay An Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Chua Xu Lady Pagoda, and Cavern Pagoda. Drive to the peak of Sam Mountain for spectacular views over Chau Doc and Cambodia.
Waterways of Chau Doc Tour (2 hours): US $17 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
Cruise the “Three Rivers Crossing” in a traditional sampan. You will visit authentic floating houses, a floating fruit market, a floating fishery house, Cham weaving craft village and Phu Hiep, a Cham community with several mosques including the “Mubarak” mosque which was a gift from the Egyptian president.
Tuc Dup Tour (5 hours): US $42 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
En route to Tuc Dup Hill, stop at a Khmer silk village to view traditional silk production techniques, continue to Ba Chuc and visit Phi Lai Pagoda and the Glass Tomb, a memorial for the thousands of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Finally climb up Tuc Dup Hill, a base of operations during the war chosen for its network of connecting caves. Enjoy lunch at Tuc Dup restaurant.
Tra Su Cajuput Forest Tour (4 hours): US $32 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
Tra Su Cajuput Forest, stop at a Khmer silk village to view traditional silk production techniques, continue to Van Rau Pagoda where you will have the chance to taste Thot Not Palm milk a traditional drink of the Khmer people. Last but not least; visit Tra Su Cajuput forest home to 140 plant species, 106 bird species and many species of rare and precious mammals and reptiles.
Chau Doc Market Tour (1.5 hours): US $10 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
Travel along the main streets of Chau Doc by “xe loi” taking in the bustling life of the local people. Upon arrival at Chau Doc market, your senses will constantly be stirred by the colours, haggling vendors, strong or sweet fragrances and unfamiliar tastes.
Pagodas and Temples Tour (3.5 hours): US $30 per person (minimum 2 persons )
Entrance fee: Included
This tour will allow you to visit various types of temples and pagodas. Starting off at the Cuu Trung Dai Temple of the Caodaist religion, continue to Thoi Son Communal House and Thoi Son Pagoda. On your return to the hotel, stop at a Khmer village and visit Van Rau Pagoda where you will have the chance to taste Thot Not Palm milk a traditional drink of the Khmer people.
Cultural & Historical Tour 1 (8 hours): US $45 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
On this tour, you will visit President Ton Duc Thang’s Commemorative House, the An Giang Museum in Long Xuyen. After lunch in Long Xuyen, tour the archaeological remains of the Oc Eo civilization near Ba The Mountain and the Four – Handed Buddha in Thoai Son.
Cultural & Historical Tour 2 (7 hours): US $42 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Entrance fee: Included
On this tour, you will visit Bac Master Pagoda, the An Giang Museum in Long Xuyen. After lunch in Long Xuyen, tour the archaeological remains of the Oc Eo civilization near Ba The Mountain and the Four – Handed Buddha in Thoai Son.
