Things to do in Rach Gia

Nguyen Trang Truc Pagoda

Dedicated to Rach Gia's favourite martyr, this pagoda is set a short walk from town. The main attraction is the bust of Nguyen Trung Truc, which stands out the front. There's a small English-language explanation of his undertakings inside the pagoda. He led attacks against the French in the mid 19th century and despite repeated attempts to capture him, the French never quite managed it. Eventually they grabbed his mum and a few other citizens and threatened to knock them off if he didn't surrender. Surrender he did, and the French executed him.

Rach Soi market

If you arrive at Rach Gia by bus you'll be dropped at Rach Soi, some 7km to the east of town. There's a stunning outdoor market here and it's worth making an early morning trip out here to take a look and perhaps take a few snaps.

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7km east of Rach Gia

Rach Gia museum

This small museum on Nguyen Van Troi St was closed when we passed through Rach Gia -- it contains a small selection of wares from the archeological digs at Oc-Eo. Admission is free.

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Nguyen Van Troi St