Bạc Liêu province, Coastal province in Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Bạc Liêu is a province in the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, where river channels cross wide rice fields and coastal strips serve salt pans and fish farms. The entire region lies just a few meters above sea level and forms a flat, water-rich landscape dotted with small villages and markets along the banks.
After the fall of Saigon in 1975, the province merged with Cà Mau to form Minh Hải and remained a single administrative unit until 1996. That year brought a new division, and both regions regained their earlier status as separate provinces.
The region developed Vọng cổ, a fundamental form of southern Vietnamese traditional music, which emerged between 1918 and 1919 in the local communities.
The provincial capital lies around 195 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City and is reached by overland roads and a small airport. Visitors who want to explore the rural waterways can find boat rentals and local guides in several market towns along the channels.
Along the coast, several wind turbines spin beside the traditional salt fields and shrimp ponds, creating a new source of income for local communities. Visitors see modern turbines and old craft techniques side by side in a small area.
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