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On the far west of the Mekong Delta, Chau Doc is a riverside commercial centre, located on the west bank of the Hau River, at its junction with the Chau Doc River. It is a frontier town, and also a major gateway to Cambodia, as well as a regional trading point between the countries. It is a splendidly colourful city, with hues or purple, green and blue swirling together, and this is matched by the friendliness of the locals.

Chau Doc is one of Vietnam's most multicultural cities, with sizeable Chinese, Cham, Khmer and Vietnamese populations.

Area: 3,406 sq. km.

Population: 2,146,800 habitants (2003)

Regional code: 076

Capital: Long Xuyen City.

Town: Chau Doc.

Districts: An Phu, Tan Chau, Phu Tan, Chau Phu, Tinh Bien, Tri Ton, Cho Moi, Chau Thanh, Thoai Son.

Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Khmer, Cham, Hoa.

Geography: An Giang Province is located to the west of the Mekong Delta between the Tien and Hau rivers and shares a 100km border with Cambodia in the north – west. It also shares border with Dong Thap Province in the east, Cantho City in the south – east, and Kien Giang Province in the south – west.

An Giang has two main types of topography: midland areas and low mountains. The low mountains is Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) in Tinh Bien and Tri Ton districts. Vinh Te Canal runs along with the province’s border in the west, which connects from Chau Doc to Ha Tien.

Chau Doc: Located 5 kilometres away from the town of Chau Doc is Nui Sam (Sam Mountain). A number of historical sites are situated around the mountain, including the old Tay An Pagoda, the Ba Chua Xu Shrine, the Hang Pagoda, and the Imperial Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau. A popular festival is also held at Nui Sam.

The festival of Ba Chua Xu (also known as the Via Ba Ceremony) is held yearly, from the 23rd night to the 27th day of the 4th lunar month (which is in May or June). The traditional Via Ba Ceremony attracts numerous people, who spend their time either praying for a good future, or enjoying the stunning scenery of the surrounding An Giang province. 

The capital of An Giang province, Long Xuyen, features an interesting market that sprawls along the riverside, as well as a collection of old colonial relics and a massive cathedral. Probably the most interesting of the attractions within Long Xuyen town is the huge wet market, which meanders along the edge of the river, just to the east of the central pier. It is a great place to wander around, and you could easily spend a few hours doing so.

Climate: An Giang is divided into two seasons: the rain (from May to November), and the dry (from December to April next year). The annual average temperature varies 27ºC. The highest temperature is 35ºC – 37ºC from April to May and the lowest ones is 20ºC – 21ºC from December to January next year. The annual rainfall is 1,400 – 1,500mm.

Tourism and Economy: An Giang is main province in rice output. The province also has corn and aquatic products as basa fish, shrimp, cuttle... An Giang is also renowned as traditional handicraft such as Tan Chau silk, Chau Doc fish sauce and other consume products. Especially, long-standing handicraft weaves fabric industry of Cham ethnic group.

An Giang is famous for particular festivals as Ba Chua Xu, Chol Chnam Thomay, Dolta festival and ox racing. Other famous sites and attractions include Sam Mountain in Chau Doc, Cam Mountain in Tien Binh, Tuc Dup Hill, grottoes network of Thuy Dai Son, Anh Vu Son, Co To, and many historical vestiges.

Transportation: An Giang has a relatively convenient land and water transport system. National Road 91 connects to Cam-pu-chia. Buses run from Chau Doc to Long Xuyen, Cantho, and other destinations in the Mekong Delta.

Long Xuyen City is 62km from Cantho, 125km from My Tho, and 190km from Ho Chi Minh City. Chau Doc Town is 96km from Ha Tien, 117km from Cantho, 179km from My Tho, and 245km from Ho Chi Minh City.

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