Ben Tre is the ideal Vietnam sanctuary, far away from the rough-and-tumble of urban life and the relentless buzz of the capital. The rustic town invites visitors to just lie back and enjoy the panorama that makes postcards dull in comparison, with its array of French colonial cottages and the immaculate natural surroundings. Walking around the riverside introduces visitors to the Ben Tre Museum, a charming old villa-turned-gallery displaying centuries-old artifacts and weapons, local and foreign. Ben Tre is not only known for being nature's sweet spot, but also for its sweet-tooth confections, such as the keo dua (coconut candy).
