Chau Doc is a city of An Giang Province, an attractive destination in Cuu Long River Delta. Chau Doc is situated 245 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the west. In the past, Chau Doc is a province of Chan Lap Kingdom, or called Kompong Long. In 1757, King Chendla ceded to this area for Lord Nguyen. Then Lord Nguyen ordered Nguyen Cu Trinh to probe here and establish Chau Doc religion. Through many feudal years, Chau Doc was undergone several changes in its names and administrative boundaries. In 1868, French army invaded Chau Doc, a stepping stone to invade the western of Vietnam and Indochina. The French also reduced the central role of Chau Doc, and pillaged wealth of local residents, made them extremely indignant. Today, with its high potential, tourism is always a strength of this land. The landscapes of Chau Doc imprints long histories, make visitors very enjoy every time they visit here. Coming to Chau Doc, tourists will certainly be immersed in western poetic natural scenery. It is also a destination that can help you escape from the hustle life of urban. This ulticultural land is the convergence of essences in beliefs, way of life and work of the Kinh, Khmer, Cham.