Ben Tre

Ben Tre, located at the end-stream of Mekong River, is a good place for boat trip. Exclusively, Ben Tre is famous for coconut candy. During journey, you will visit traditional family -run factories where women boil large cauldrons of sticky mixture, rolling it out, cutting into small squares and then wrapping them into paper for sale.
 
It is possible for a day trip to Ben Tre from Saigon. In Ben Tre, boat trips to island are highlights beside other activities including visit orchards, bee - keeping farm, enjoy traditional music and see coconut candy production process at a local factory.   Trip to Mekong Delta  are suitable all year round but the best time is the monsoon from June to September.