Trà Vinh

Trà Vinh is a province in the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, crossed by rivers, canals, and rice fields. The region includes coastline along the East Sea (around 40 miles) as well as flat plains with palm groves and orchards.

The French officially established the province in 1876 under its current name, derived from the Khmer language. Before that, the area belonged to the Khmer Empire for centuries until it came under Vietnamese control in the 18th century.

The name comes from Khmer and means Sacred Pond, pointing to the age-old presence of the Khmer minority in this area. Visitors today often see monks in orange robes walking between pagodas and can watch traditional Khmer weaving craft in the villages.

National highways connect the province to the rest of the country, with travel time to Ho Chi Minh City around four to five hours. Boats and ferries often serve as transport across the many waterways, especially in more rural parts.

Ba Om Pond is surrounded by centuries-old trees with tall roots where thousands of waterbirds settle in the evening. The scene of fluttering birds at sunset draws locals who often come to picnic under the trees.

Location: Vietnam

Capital city: Trà Vinh

Shares border with: Bến Tre, Sóc Trăng, Vĩnh Long

Website: http://travinh.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 9.83333,106.25000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:06