Hong Dan

Hồng Dân is a rural district in the northern part of Bạc Liêu Province, with its capital at Ngan Dừa township. The district covers an area of 424 km² and had a population of approximately 95,000 in 2003. The economy is predominantly agricultural — rice farming, pineapple cultivation, and sugarcane are the main crops, alongside significant aquaculture (shrimp and fish farming). Traditional handicrafts including knitting, textile making, lacework, and carpentry employ over 10,000 people in the district. Hồng Dân also has substantial coconut orchards (around 1,500 ha). The district has a notable Khmer Krom minority population, adding a distinct cultural layer to the local festivals and religious sites. The climate follows the Mekong Delta's tropical pattern.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Cần Thơ International Airport (VCA IATA, ~90 km northeast, 2 hr drive). Cà Mau Airport (CAH IATA, ~90 km southwest, 2 hr) is also accessible.

By Train

There is no railway to Hồng Dân.

By Car / Road

The district capital Ngan Dừa is on the Quản Lộ-Phụng Hiệp road, connecting to National Highway 1A. Buses from Bạc Liêu city (35 km, 45 min) and from Sóc Trăng (30 km, 40 min) serve the district.

Motorbike or xe ôm are the main transport options within the district. Local bus services connect the township to communes.

• Ngan Dừa Market — The district's main market, offering fresh produce, seafood, and local crafts.

• Khmer pagodas — Theravada Buddhist temples serving the Khmer Krom community in the district.

• Pineapple and coconut orchards — Extensive plantations visible along the district roads, particularly scenic during harvest season.

• Visit traditional craft villages — Observe textile making, lacework, and carpentry in the communes around Ngan Dừa.

• Explore the agricultural landscape — Cycle or ride through rice paddies, pineapple fields, and coconut groves.

• Seasonal fruit picking — Visit orchards during the harvest season (varies by fruit, generally wet season).

• Cơm dừa — Coconut rice, a local specialty in the coconut-growing areas. 15,000–25,000 VND.
• Bún nước lèo — Regional fermented-fish noodle soup. 15,000–25,000 VND.
• Trái cây tươi — Fresh seasonal fruit from local orchards. 5,000–20,000 VND per portion.

• Cà phê sữa đá — Iced milk coffee. 8,000–15,000 VND.
• Nước dừa tươi — Fresh coconut water straight from the orchard. 8,000–12,000 VND.

• Budget: Nhà nghỉ in Ngan Dừa — basic accommodation from 120,000–200,000 VND/night.

• Handwoven textiles and lace — Traditional handicrafts produced in local craft villages.
• Pineapples — Locally grown, particularly sweet variety from Hồng Dân's orchards.
• Coconut products — Copra, coconut oil, and woven coconut-leaf items.

• Sóc Trăng (30 km north, 40 min) — Provincial capital with rich Khmer cultural heritage.
• Bạc Liêu city (35 km south, 45 min) — Provincial capital with colonial landmarks.
• Phước Long district (25 km west) — Adjacent district with traditional farming communities.