Major city · Vietnam
Soc TrangSóc Trăng
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Soc Trang to see the Bat Temple, Clay Pagoda and the Ngã Năm floating market; no need to stay overnight.
Soc Trang is a small Mekong Delta city with a strong Khmer heritage. Its main attractions – the Bat Temple, Clay Pagoda and the nearby floating market – are within walking distance or a short xe ôm ride, making a day visit sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler temps)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, flooding risk)
- Airports
- VCA · SGN
- Nights
- 0–1 (day trip optional)
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Soc Trang113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Soc Trang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; traffic can be chaotic and English is rare – plan transport and language support.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVCA Can Tho International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by road).VCA Can Tho International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by road).
- Getting aroundWalk anywhere in town under an hour; xe ôm motorbike taxis are plentiful – agree on price before boarding.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VCA Can Tho International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1 h by road) · SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (About 231 km (144 mi) south, 5 h by bus)VCA Can Tho International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north, 1 h by road) · SGN Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) (About 144 mi (231 km) south, 5 h by bus)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Soc Trang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk anywhere in town under an hour; xe ôm motorbike taxis are plentiful – agree on price before boarding.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bat Temple
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Xe ôm 5–10 min from city centre
Arrive 30 min before sunset for the fruit‑bat show.
Clay Pagoda
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Walk 5 min north of the river
Notable for dragon pillars and a white tiger statue.
Ngã Năm Floating Market
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Rent a boat from the riverbank, 50 km (31 mi) northRent a boat from the riverbank, 31 mi (50 km) north
Early morning (05:00–06:00) busiest; boat hire USD2–3.Early morning (5:00 AM–6:00 AM) busiest; boat hire USD2–3.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Le Phong
Budget hotel, air‑con rooms, 100,000–200,000 đ per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫80,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫120,000–200,000 (≈ US$5–8) excl. bed
- High
- ₫200,000 (≈ US$8)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room2 × 3 nights × ₫150,000 | ₫900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₫120,000 | ₫720,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫270,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫1,620,000≈ US$65 |
Le Phong or similar
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal (hotpot, local dishes) | ₫100,000–150,000 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Boat hire to floating market | USD2–3 (≈₫45,000–70,000) |
| Xe ôm (5 km) | ≈₫30,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very few English speakers; carry a phrasebook or translation app.
- Xe ôm fares vary – confirm price up front.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Soc TrangSóc Trăng
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consular services are in Ho Chi Minh City; other nations use the US embassy in Hanoi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- HCMC → Soc Trang bus: ≈₫350,000, 5 h (check)
- Xe ôm within town: ≈₫30,000 per short ride (check)
Say or show
- សួស្តី — Hello (sousdey)
- តើតម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (tae tamlay ponman?)
- ខ្ញុំមិនស្គាល់វៀតណាមទេ — I don't speak Vietnamese (khnhom min skol viatnam te)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Soc Trang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, cooler temps) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, flooding risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Le Phong for a relaxed pace.
- Combine Soc Trang with a Mekong Delta tour from Can Tho.
Sources
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