Tra Vinh

Tra Vinh is located in the Mekong River Plains, 202 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The main ethnic groups to populate the area include the Kinh, Khmer, and Hoa. There are 140 pagodas of Khmer, 50 pagodas of Viet (Kinh) and 5 pagodas of Hoa. The famous ones include Ang, Sam-rong-ek, Co, Hang. Co Pagoda is home of thousands of birds including storks, Cong coc and pigeons. 

When talking about the specialty food in Tra Vinh. Visitors will mention immediately Vinh Kim dried shrimp and Tra Vinh glutinous rice cake (Bánh Tét). Vinh Kim dried shrimp has been a well-known brand of Tra Vinh for a long time.Tra Vinh glutinous rice cake (Bánh Tét) is a traditional food there. This rice cake is made by a secret way that have more delectable tasty than others. It also brings a memories home for people who living away home for a long time.