Nui Sam

Sam Mountain, known locally as Nui Sam, is a 240 meter high mountain located just a stone’s throw away from Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta. The summit not only offers a spectacular view of the Vietnamese countryside, but the surrounding areas house a multitude of cave temples and pagodas, with strong Chinese influences. Sam Mountain is a pilgrimage site, both for Vietnamese locals and tourists. 

The surroundings of the Nui Sam have a great historic significance and has numerous pagodas, tombs and temples, primary amongst them include – Ba Chua Xu Temple, Tay An Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Tao Ngo Garden. This is the perfect place for photographers that like taking beautiful views from the top, people who enjoy trekking and those who want some laid back time amidst the natural beauty of Vietnam.