About 10 km from Bac Lieu City, Xiem Can is one of the biggest and most beautiful Khmer temples in the region.

 

The temple was built by the hands of local artisans, using primitive means. This is a Khmer-styled temple.

 

Xiem Can is a famous tourist destination of Bac Lieu. The temple is most crowded during the major festivals such as Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year), Sene Dolta (ancestor worship), and Ok Om Bok (worshiping the moon).

 

Ma Toc or Mahatuc Pagoda (more well-known as the Bat Pagoda) is 3 km from the center of Soc Trang City. This is the ancient temple of the Khmer people. It is not only special for the architecture but also for being a home for giant bats.

 

Dat Set (Clay) Pagoda is unique architecture in Vietnam. It is located on Ton Duc Thang Street of Soc Trang City. It was built 200 years ago by a person in the Ngo Clan. Therefore, the pagoda does not have monks or nuns and it is managed by the Ngo family.

 

The temple has 1,901 Buddha statues, and over 200 animal statues, stupas and censers that are made of clay.