In pictures: Rach Gia - A dynamic and developing city

Rach Gia City (Kien Giang province) is one of the four key urban areas of the Mekong Delta, known for its young, developing and dynamic economy. Moreover, Rach Gia is also a beautiful tourist destination, with many beautiful landscapes and attractions.
Tran Quang Khai Street is the place where cultural and artistic activities are organised, in Rach Gia City and Kien Giang province, every holiday, Tet or major anniversary of the year.
Tran Quang Khai Street is the place where cultural and artistic activities are organised, in Rach Gia City and Kien Giang province, every holiday, Tet or major anniversary of the year.
The intersection of Hoang Hoa Tham and Nguyen Cong Tru is behind the statue of Hero Nguyen Trung Truc.

The intersection of Hoang Hoa Tham and Nguyen Cong Tru is behind the statue of Hero Nguyen Trung Truc.
National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc (1838-1868) was originally a fisherman, a famous martyr during the anti-French Resistance War of our country. He was recruited as a soldier under Trương Định’s insurgent force against the French. In 1868, he was seized by the enemy. He was taken to Sai Gon, where he faced the French enemy for the final time in his life. He stated with confidence: “Only when there is no grass in Việt Nam, will there be no more Vietnamese fighting against foreign invaders.".

National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc (1838-1868) was originally a fisherman, a famous martyr during the anti-French Resistance War of our country. He was recruited as a soldier under Trương Định’s insurgent force against the French. In 1868, he was seized by the enemy. He was taken to Sai Gon, where he faced the French enemy for the final time in his life. He stated with confidence: “Only when there is no grass in Việt Nam, will there be no more Vietnamese fighting against foreign invaders.".
The Kenh Nhanh Canal, together with the Kien River Canal, is one of the important canals in Rach Gia, which helps drain flood water to the sea

The Kenh Nhanh Canal, together with the Kien River Canal, is one of the important canals in Rach Gia, which helps drain flood water to the sea
The Kien River canal flows in front of the Nguyen Trung Truc temple. The temple is a place where locals and tourists often visit whenever they have the opportunity to come to Rach Gia, after visiting the statue.

The Kien River canal flows in front of the Nguyen Trung Truc temple. The temple is a place where locals and tourists often visit whenever they have the opportunity to come to Rach Gia, after visiting the statue.
The saltwater-prevention sluice systems at the estuary of Rach Gia City, have a great role for Kien Giang province in particular and other provinces in the region in general, in preventing and controlling saltwater intrusion.

The saltwater-prevention sluice systems at the estuary of Rach Gia City, have a great role for Kien Giang province in particular and other provinces in the region in general, in preventing and controlling saltwater intrusion.
Rach Gia pier is not only a place for tourists to move to other islands of Kien Giang such as Hon Son, Nam Du, Hon Tre, and Phu Quoc but also a place for young people to check-in.

Rach Gia pier is not only a place for tourists to move to other islands of Kien Giang such as Hon Son, Nam Du, Hon Tre, and Phu Quoc but also a place for young people to check-in.
Bridge 'February 3', connecting two old and new encroachments, has a length of 325m, a width of 18m with 4 lanes and a pedestrian corridor. The bridge was designed with nine arched river crossings, signifying the rise of the "nine dragons" land of the Mekong Delta.

Bridge 'February 3', connecting two old and new encroachments, has a length of 325m, a width of 18m with 4 lanes and a pedestrian corridor. The bridge was designed with nine arched river crossings, signifying the rise of the "nine dragons" land of the Mekong Delta.
Tam Bao Pagoda is an ancient temple in Rach Gia City, Kien Giang province.

Tam Bao Pagoda is an ancient temple in Rach Gia City, Kien Giang province.
The pagoda has a space to dispense medicine and cure the poor. Coming here, you not only have the opportunity to listen to mysterious stories about the history of the temple, but also admire many precious wooden Buddha statues.

The pagoda has a space to dispense medicine and cure the poor. Coming here, you not only have the opportunity to listen to mysterious stories about the history of the temple, but also admire many precious wooden Buddha statues.
The spacious flat-roofed houses contribute to the development of Rach Gia City

The spacious flat-roofed houses contribute to the development of Rach Gia City
Along Tran Quang Khai Street, there are many fully equipped villas.

Along Tran Quang Khai Street, there are many fully equipped villas.
Tran Quang Khai Square.

Tran Quang Khai Square.

THUY NGUYEN - QUOC TRINH

Translated by NDO

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