Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 0.33 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 494.98 |
Lettuce | USD 0.54 |
Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 14.21 |
Mid range bottle of wine | USD 9.44 |
Eggs (12) | USD 1.32 |
Potato (1kg) | USD 0.78 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 2.60 |
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 49.65 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.14 |
Bac Giang city receives equal recognition as an interesting tourist spot in Vietnam perhaps because it is the capital city of Bac Giang province which is a very progressive place. Though there are not a lot of good sites to visit in the city itself, the province of Bac Giang is a totally different story. The beautiful monuments, undisturbed forest and timeless pagodas entice people to take cheap flights to Bac Giang and stay there for a while.
Visitors to Bac Giang can spend their day exploring the primitive forest of Khe Ro in Son Dong District. This well-protected site is rich with all the nature’s wonders including a diverse variety of fauna and flora. Several endangered species of animals and medicinal plants can be seen in this forest. The village people also have several homestay programs to protect and at the same time promote the Khe Ro forest. Visitors are treated with sumptuous dishes prepared by the local families and guided tours are also available.
The Duc La Pagoda in Yen Dung district also calls for attention. This centuries old pagoda is a highly favored tourist spot in Bac Giang and is sometimes one of the reasons why people take cheap flights to Bac Giang. The structure is divided into 4 zones and each zone has a certain attraction to tourist.
Aside from the Duc La Pagoda and the wild forest of Khe Ro, there are other noteworthy tourist destinations within and around the province. Some of the worth mentioning are:
The ancient Cay Da tree which is believed to be a millennium old can also be seen in Lang Giang district of Bac Giang province.
If you can’t find decent hotels in Bac Giang you can check out the area outside the province. Top rated hotels in the area of Bac Ninh, which is a few minute commute to Bac Giang proper are Phoenix 3 International Hotel, Phu Son Resort, Landmark Hotel Bac Ninh and Rosana Apartment Hotel.