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Pagoda is the highlight in Soc Trang Province. Most were built under the influence of Khmer culture. Thus, it is easy to recognize the unique designs of Khmer people with scrupulous attention to detail. Besides visiting historical sites, tourists also can join in leisure activities in Binh An Tourist Area and explore Nga Nam Floating matket.

Now, let’s together Mekong Eco Tour discover attractive places to visit in Soc Trang through the checklist below :

**1. Doi Pagoda (Bat Pagoda)

The pagoda presents Khmer arts, with skillful, symbolic decorations on its pillars and roof and splendid relieves and statues. The pagoda is not only famous for its beautiful architecture, but also for its very large roof that houses tens of thousands of bats. Some have wingspans of more than a meter and resemble large ripe pears as they hang upside down from the upper branches.

**2. Kh’leang pagoda

 

Other which cannot be missed is Kh’leang pagoda – one of the most ancient pagodas in Soc Trang, features an architectural style similar to the pagodas of Cambodia. Built in 1533, it was originally made of wood with a roof thatched with palmed leaves. The pagoda later reconstructed with brick, and the roof was covered with tiles. The Khleang Pagoda also houses writings from ancient books, which tell about the origins of Soc Trang and the pagoda.

**3. The Clay Pagoda

The Clay Pagoda is famous for its clay Buddhist statures and dragon sculptures. There are also 6 giant candles here, which can keep burning for 60 years. One more well-known pagoda is Chen Kieu pagoda where you will be impressed by the sophisticated design by Chinese.

 

**4. Binh An tourist Area—-

 

This area resembles Dam Sen Cutural Park in Ho Chi Minh City, but in smaller scale. Coming here, tourists have opportunities to join many recreation and entertainment activities. The Binh An Tourist Area has stirred up the atmosphere of a peaceful town imbued with Khmer cultural identity in a province of the Mekong Delta.

**5. Nga Nam Floating market—-

 

Each floating market in the Mekong Delta has something to differ itself from the rest. Nga Nam market in Soc Trang is special because it is the convergent point of five rivers which flow into five different directions: onto Ca Mau, down from Phung Hien, through to Thanh Tri, in from Vinh Quoi and across from Long My – and so it acquires its particular name “Nga Nam”.

Thanks to its critical location, the market becomes a central points to hundreds of boats and canoes, selling all types of goods. The market scene becomes even more lively toward the end of the Lunar New Year.

The best time to visit Nga Nam floating market is early in the morning, when the sun is crawling up east and many locals are already there, ready for trading – boats after boats. You can find just almost anything – from rice, meat, fresh fruits and other staple to TV and electronic goods. Nga Nam is undoubtedly one of the most busiest floating markets in the South of Vietnam.