Chau Doc
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Chau Doc (vietnamese: Châu Đốc) is a town in An Giang province, Mekong river Delta region, bordered by Cambodia. The town is located by Hâu river (a branch of Mekong river flowing through Vietnamese territory) and Vinh Te canal. Châu Đốc is situated 250 km west of Ho Chi Minh City.
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[edit] History
The site of Châu Dôc was long in history a territory of Kingdom of Funan (Vietnamese: Vương quốc Phù Nam). The territory became Vietnam’s about 300 years ago. The town is near to picturesque mount of Sam where the Sam mount lady (Vietnamese: Bà Chúa Xứ Núi Sam) is worshiped. The Sam Mount Lady Ceremony is hold every April of lunar calendar (May) every year.
[edit] Population
Vietnamese, Champa, Khmer live together in harmony here. People here follow Buddism or Islam.
[edit] Economy
Chau Doc is famous for variety of fish sauces (Nước mắm). The local economy is based on culture of basa catfish export and on tourism. The town is busy in trading thanks to its border position with Cambodia.
[edit] Accommodation
The Victoria Hotel is the only noticeable hotel in the area.
