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The Glossary
Situated in Vietnam's northern frontier, Chau Doc is an ideal springboard to those who want to explore the neighboring Cambodia or the rest of the An Giang province. Like most border towns, quaint Chau Doc exudes a very busy yet warm atmosphere and is home to a hefty number of Chinese, Cham, and Khmer communities. Lucky for visitors, the expatriates have brought with them a piece of their own countries incorporated into the vernacular culture. Tourists can go boat-riding to the nearby communities and get to know a bit of each culture, and afterwards head to the waterfront and check out the spectacular orange sunset.
Arguably the town's highlight is the nearby Sam Mountain which offers an excellent view of Vietnam and Cambodia. Considered by some as sacred, the mountain's base features shrines that show off opulent design, such as the brightly-painted Tay An Pagoda and the Ba Chua Xu Temple, that latter taking pride on having the largest monument in the area.
Those who aren't fit for the rough climb can settle for the nearby shrines, such as the Chau Giang Mosque in Chau Giang, a ferry-ride away from town. One can witness children learn the Koran in Mubarak Mosque, also located across the river, which is closed to Non-Muslim tourists during the time of prayer. The Chau Phu Temple, on the other hand, displays the distinct blend of Chinese and Vietnamese architecture, as well as funeral tablets of the deceased devotees.
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