Vietnam · 2026 itinerary
Long Xuyen 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Long Xuyen: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
Central riverside park with benches under old banyan trees, a small playground, and evening tai chi groups.
🕐 24 hours
Free entry💡 Come at sunset for the best view of the river and local vendors selling sugarcane juice for VND 5,000.
Hotels near Nguyen Ngoc Bich Park →1900s Chinese temple dedicated to Guan Yu, with dark wood carvings and incense coils. Quiet courtyard inside.
🕐 Daily, 7:00-17:00
Free entry💡 Visit on the first or fifteenth lunar day for lion dance performances.
Hotels near Ong Ho Temple →Cafe Trung Nguyên · ££
Mộc Trà · ££
Deeper Into Long Xuyen
Two-storey museum covering local history, ethnic minorities, and wartime artifacts. Modest but well-labelled in Vietnamese.
🕐 Tue-Sun, 7:30-11:30 and 13:30-17:00
💡 Ask the guard for the English pamphlet inside; exhibits lack translations elsewhere.
Morning market on the Hau River where locals trade fruit and vegetables from boats. Best seen before 8am when activity peaks.
🕐 Daily, 5:00-9:00
💡 Hire a small rowboat from the dock near Nguyen Trai Street for about VND 30,000 instead of pricey tourist boats.
Today Garden
Cafe Rabv Xay Long Xuyên
Final Favourites & Departure
Island on the Mekong with walking paths past fruit orchards and a silk-weaving village. Ferry is the only cost.
💡 Take the public ferry from Ben Pha My Hiep for VND 3,000 per person, not the tourist boats.
Như Ý
Caffe Cỏ Ba Lá
Getting Around Long Xuyen
No tram system operates in Long Xuyen or connects to it. Use motorbike taxis (xe om) for short hops — about 10k VND for a 2 km ride.
Use Grab, not street taxis — fixed price, no haggling. Enter 'Nha Tro' in the destination; drivers know the area.
Agree a fixed price before you get in; drivers may try to meter a longer route. 350k-400k VND is standard for a sedan.
Buses run packed during peak hours; flag one down anywhere along the route — no fixed stops, just wave. Carry small notes as drivers rarely have change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Long Xuyen?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Nguyen Ngoc Bich Park and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Long Xuyen?
See our full best time to visit Long Xuyen guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include KS Kim Anh, Hòa Bình 2, KS Gió Sông. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.