Location: The tower is situated in Vinh Hung Commune, Vinh Loi District, about 20km from Bac Lieu Town, Bac Lieu Province.
Characteristics: The tower is the only structure in style of Angkor of Khmer people preserved in the Mekong Delta.
Vinh Hung Tower was found in 1911 and listed as one of the historical sites in the South. Vinh Hung Tower is also known as Luc Hien or Bhah Dhat Tower.
In the 20th century, archeologists found a stele engraved with Sanskrit in a pagoda next to the tower. The tower is built of bricks, which are so tight that we cannot see mortar between bricks. It is 8.9 meter high. Its base is rectangular with a side of 5.6 meters and the other of 6.9 meters. There are hand of a deity made of bronze, a lower part of bronze statue, a stone statue of the goddess, head of Buddha statue and many worshipping objects.
Monks in the tower pagoda chant twice a day at 4 am and 4 pm. Every year, local residents organize an anniversary on the 15th day of the first lunar month at the tower. A large number of Buddhists inside and outside Bac Lieu Province pilgrimage to the pagoda to pray for good things.
Latest News
01/05/2026
When travelers think of Vietnam, names like Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, or Ho Chi Minh City often come to mind. These iconic destinations are popular for good reason. However, beyond the well-trodden routes lies another Vietnam — quieter, more authentic, and deeply connected to nature and local culture. For travelers who have already visited Vietnam or those seeking meaningful, off-the-beaten-path experiences, the country offers many lesser-known destinations that remain largely untouched by mass tourism. Here are some of Vietnam’s hidden gems worth discovering.
12/04/2025
Vietnam Airlines announced that starting May 17, 2025, all its domestic flight operations will be relocated to the newly opened Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
11/07/2025
In Vietnam, coffee is not merely a drink - it is a way of experiencing life. It is conversation, stillness, memory, rhythm, and a quite ritual that unfolds throughout the day. From the shaded sidewalks of Hanoi to the breezy riverside cafe in Saigon, coffee in Vietnam reflects the character of each region: refined, poetic, bold, and deeply personal. To travel through Vietnam is to follow the aroma of roasted beans, the whisper of coffee filters dripping slowly, and the soft clinking of glasses in morning life. Featured Tours
