Phuoc Long

Phước Long is a rural district in central Bạc Liêu Province, located approximately 20 km west of Bạc Liêu city. The district capital is the township of Phước Long. The area is agricultural, dominated by rice paddies, shrimp ponds, and fruit orchards typical of the Mekong Delta. The population includes Kinh Vietnamese and a significant Khmer Krom minority, whose cultural influence is visible in the local Buddhist wats. The district sits on the flat, canal-crossed terrain that defines the delta, with waterways serving as both transport corridors and irrigation lines. The economy is primarily based on rice farming and brackish-water shrimp aquaculture.

By Plane

The nearest airports are Cà Mau Airport (CAH IATA, ~60 km southwest, 1.5 hr drive) and Cần Thơ International Airport (VCA IATA, ~110 km northeast, 2.5 hr drive).

By Train

There is no railway to Phước Long.

By Car / Road

Phước Long is connected to Bạc Liêu city by provincial roads (20 km, 30 min). Local buses run from Bạc Liêu bus station through the district. From Ho Chi Minh City, take an express coach to Bạc Liêu then a local bus or taxi.

Motorbike is the most practical way to get around. Xe ôm are available in the township centre. The canal-side roads and flat terrain make for good cycling conditions.

• Phước Long Market — The district's central market, bustling in the early morning with fresh produce and seafood.

• Khmer wats — Theravada Buddhist pagodas in the district reflecting the Khmer Krom architectural and cultural heritage.

• Canal networks — Working waterways lined with coconut palms and fruit trees, the lifeblood of delta agriculture.

• Cycle through the district — Explore the canal roads through rice paddies, shrimp ponds, and fruit orchards.

• Canal boat excursion — Arrange a small-boat trip through the agricultural waterways with a local guide.

• Visit a fruit orchard — Sample seasonal tropical fruits such as rambutan, durian, and mango.

• Bún nước lèo — Regional fermented-fish noodle soup. 15,000–25,000 VND.
• Tôm hấp — Steamed local shrimp served with muối tiêu chanh. 40,000–80,000 VND.
• Cơm tấm — Broken-rice plate with grilled pork and egg. 20,000–35,000 VND.

• Cà phê sữa đá — Iced milk coffee. 8,000–15,000 VND.
• Nước dừa — Fresh coconut water. 10,000–15,000 VND.

• Budget: Basic nhà nghỉ in Phước Long township — from 120,000–200,000 VND/night.

• Seasonal fruit — Tropical fruits from local orchards.
• Shrimp and fish — Fresh from the district's aquaculture ponds, sold at the market.
• Traditional palm-leaf items — Handwoven leaf hats and baskets.

• Bạc Liêu city (20 km east, 30 min) — Provincial capital with the Công tử Bạc Liêu Villa and bird sanctuary.
• Hồng Dân district (25 km north) — Agricultural district with pineapple orchards and craft villages.
• Sóc Trăng (50 km northeast, 1 hr) — City rich in Khmer culture with notable pagodas.