VN · An Giang · 10.39°N 104.49°E
ha tien
Sleepy seaside town by the Cambodian border, with ferries to Phu Quoc.
- Best time
- December to April is dry with calm seas. The rainy season from May to November can bring rough water, and ferries are sometimes cancelled.
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Getting there
- Fly from KL to Phu Quoc (under 2 hours) and take a fast boat across (about 1.5 hours), or fly to Ho Chi Minh City and go by bus or car for about 7 hours. Kampot and Kep in Cambodia are a short drive over the border.
ha tien
Dear group chat,Sleepy seaside town by the Cambodian border, with ferries to Phu Quoc.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingHa TienVN, An Giang
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A quiet riverside town on the Gulf of Thailand, right by the Cambodian border. Most people pass through on the way to Phu Quoc or Cambodia, but it's worth a night for its lagoon, cave temples and seafood.
Makan
- Fresh seafoodCrab, squid and fish from the Gulf, grilled or in hotpots.Map ↗
Things to do
- Thach DongA cave temple inside a limestone outcrop just outside town, with views towards Cambodia.Map ↗
- Mac Cuu TombsHillside tombs of the Mac family, who founded Ha Tien around 300 years ago.Map ↗
- Dong Ho lagoonThe wide lagoon beside town, at its prettiest around sunset.Map ↗
- Mui Nai beachThe local beach a few kilometres from the centre, busy with families at weekends.Map ↗
- Night marketStreet food and seafood by the river in the evening.Map ↗
Good to know
- If crossing into Cambodia, bring your passport and check current entry rules before you go.
- Buy ferry tickets a day ahead in peak season.
Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.