An Bien

An Bien (An Biên) is a rural district of Kiến Giang province in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. Located along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the district has both agricultural and fishing communities. The district capital is the township of An Bien. The economy is based on rice cultivation, seafood harvesting, and aquaculture.

The climate is tropical monsoon, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. The coastal location means the area is influenced by sea breezes and occasional storm surges during the wet season.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Rach Gia Airport (VKG IATA), approximately 50 km north. Buses and taxis connect the airport to An Bien town.

By Car / Road

An Bien lies on provincial roads south of Rach Gia. The journey from Rach Gia takes about 1 hour by car or bus. Roads are sealed but can be narrow in parts.

Motorbike taxis are the main form of local transport. The coastal roads are suitable for cycling. Boats are used for transport along the coast and canals.

• An Bien Coastline — The district has a stretch of coastline with fishing villages and small beaches.
• Fishing Port — Observe the daily catch coming in and the bustling activity of a Mekong Delta fishing community.
• Fruit Orchards — The district produces tropical fruits including rambutan, durian, and mango.

Visit the fishing port early in the morning. Take a boat trip along the coast or through the canal network. Visit local fruit orchards.

Seafood is the highlight — grilled fish, shrimp, squid, and fish-based soups. Vietnamese staples are also available at local eateries.

Fresh coconut water, ca phe sua da, and sugarcane juice are widely available.

• Budget: Basic guesthouses in An Bien town. Most visitors stay in Rach Gia.

Seafood is the main product — fresh and dried fish, shrimp, and squid are available at the local market.

• Rach Gia — 50 km north, the provincial capital with ferry connections to Phu Quoc.
• An Minh — Adjacent district to the south, similar in character.
• Ha Tien — Further north-west, border town with Cambodian access.
• Phu Quoc — Reachable via Rach Gia ferry port.