Du thuyền Hậu Giang
About This Museum
The Du thuyền Hậu Giang isn't a traditional museum but a boat tour agency that has become a local institution for experiencing the living history of the Mekong Delta. For years, its wooden vessels have been the starting point for journeys into the region's intricate network of rivers and canals. A trip here feels less like a standard tour and more like stepping into the daily rhythm of river life, passing bustling floating markets and serene mangrove forests. It’s an authentic, immersive way to understand why this area is called Vietnam's 'rice bowl'.
Collection Highlights
The key exhibits are the scenes of life along the water: you'll glide past wooden sampans piled high with ripe mangoes and rambutans at the floating markets and watch fishermen casting their nets in the golden afternoon light. The true highlight is witnessing stilt houses perched over the water and small riverside villages that have changed little over generations.
Visitor Information
You'll find their main office right at 60 Trần Hưng Đạo in Vị Thanh—it's best to book your spot a day or two in advance, especially on weekends. Morning tours are ideal for catching the cool air and the most vibrant market activity.
Architecture & Building
Forget a grand building; this experience is all about its fleet of classic, rustic wooden boats. They are wide, stable vessels with colorful canvas awnings to shield you from the sun, perfectly suited for navigating the calm, narrow waterways.
Contact & Location
Address: Hậu Giang, Phường Bình Phú, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, 71910, Việt Nam
Phone: +84 912 617 532
Website: Visit Website
