1. Where is Mo O beach?
Mo O beach is located at the mouth of the My Thanh river. It is located in Trung Binh commune, Tran De district, Soc Trang province, Vietnam. It is about 33 km southeast of Soc Trang city center and about 238 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh city.
2. How is Mo O beach unique?
This is a pristine beach, not yet exploited for tourism, so it still retains its inherent natural beauty. In addition, Mo O Beach has fine white sand, clear blue water and cool green poplar rows. When you come here, you will be immersed in a quiet, fresh space and enjoy wonderful moments of relaxation.
The name “Mo O” comes from the unique shape of this beach, when viewed from afar, the beach looks like the beak of an eagle facing the East Sea. In addition, not only outstanding for its wild beauty, Mo O Beach is also home to a large natural mangrove ecosystem, with an area of over 260 hectares. Mangrove forests are home to many species of wildlife, especially birds, reptiles and aquatic products. It creates an extremely rich and vivid natural picture.
Moreover, one of the most special features of Mo O Beach is that this beach is continuously deposited with alluvium by river water and tides. Therefore, Mo O beach has a unique feature of having two water phases: 6 months of clear water and 6 months of turbid water. In the clear water season, the beach becomes beautiful with clear blue water and smooth sand. In the turbid water season, alluvium is deposited. It creates a wild space, ideal for exploring marine ecological activities.
3. When is the best time to visit Mo O beach?
The climate in Soc Trang is quite mild and cool, each season of the year has its own unique beauty. Therefore, you can travel here at any time of the year. However, according to the Soc Trang travel experience of those who have been here. The ideal time to travel to Mo O beach is in the dry season, from November to April of the following year. During this time, the air is cool and pleasant, the sky is sunny and clear and there is little rain. It facilitates travel, sightseeing, exploration and participation in underwater activities here.
4. How to get to Mo O beach from Soc Trang city?
Starting from the center of Soc Trang city, you can choose to rent a motorbike or self-drive car to get to Mo O beach. The simplest route is from the city center, you move along DT 934 road, go along Tiep Nhut canal, cross Ta Mon bridge about 8 km and then turn right onto Soc Giua road. From here, you continue about 8 km more to reach Mo O beach.
In addition, if you depart from other provinces such as Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho or Bac Lieu, you can go straight to Mo O beach via Nam Song Hau National Highway.
5. Activities and experiences when traveling to Mo O beach
5.1 Exciting experience of sliding “Mong”
This is a special form of transportation on the alluvial land using a thin board called “Mong”. The people here created this profession to move quickly on the muddy alluvial land and catch seafood. The Mong sliding profession has a history of hundreds of years and is a unique cultural feature of the people in the Southwest region of Vietnam. Almost everyone in the Mo O sea area can get acquainted and master this profession. It creates a unique highlight for visitors when visiting.
5.2 Immersing yourself in the wonderful natural scenery
When coming to Mo O beach, you will be immersed in the wild natural beauty with an extremely diverse mangrove ecosystem. You can visit the walking bridge across the mangrove forest. This is a favorite check-in spot for many visitors when coming here. In addition, mangrove forests are not only home to many animals.
But also an important ecosystem in protecting the marine environment. In particular, you can rent a boat to visit the mangrove forest, experience fishing with local people. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the life of fishermen in the coastal area. And enjoy delicious dishes from the products of Mo O sea.
5.3 Participating in other interesting activities
In addition, when you come here, you can participate in other interesting activities. Such as: sea sports, such as fishing, kayaking. Or simply relax on the long beach, watching the beautiful sunset. If you have time, you can also combine visiting nearby tourist attractions such as Ho Be eco-tourism area. Or Quan Am Dong Hai pagoda, about 20 minutes drive from Mo O beach.
In addition to sightseeing activities, if you come to Mo O beach around the third lunar month. You also have the opportunity to participate in the Nghinh Ong Festival, this is a unique traditional festival of the people of Tran De district. The Nghinh Ong Festival is an opportunity for local people to honor Ong Cong and Ong Ho. They are the gods who protect fishermen and help them have a bountiful fishing season. This festival is an indispensable part of the typical culture of Soc Trang.
6. Enjoying Soc Trang specialties when traveling to Mo O beach
When visiting Mo O beach, you can also enjoy rustic dishes made from fish, shrimp, crabs and prawns that have just been caught from the sea with many delicious dishes such as:
- Crispy fried cobia.
- Ranged brown fish cooked with satay and dipped in bread.
- Fried mackerel and fresh squid rolled in flour, pan-fried with vegetables, vermicelli and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce.
Fresh seafood: When coming to Mo O beach, you cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood. Such as: crab, shrimp, squid, clams, snails… they are processed in many different ways.
Soc Trang specialties: In addition to seafood, you can also enjoy Soc Trang specialties. Such as: bun nuoc leo, banh cong, banh pia, …
7. Accommodation when traveling to Mo O beach
When traveling to this peaceful beach, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:
- Thien An Hotel. Address: 293 Tran Hung Dao, Ward 3, Soc Trang City.
- Satraco Royal Hotel. Address: 198 Van Ngoc Chinh, Ward 3, Soc Trang.
- My Hang Hotel. Address: 478 Tran Hung Dao, Ward 2, Soc Trang.
- Ngoc Lan Hotel. Address: 182 Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Soc Trang.
- My Que Hotel. Address: 278 Phu Loi, Ward 2, Soc Trang.
- Khanh Hung Hotel Soc Trang. Address: 17 Tran Hung Dao, Ward 3, Soc Trang.
- Minh Phuong Hotel. Address: 294 Phu Loi, Ward 2, Soc Trang.
- Ngoc Thu Hotel. Address: Km 2127 Highway 1A, An Hiep Commune, My Tu District, Soc Trang.
Mo O Beach is an ideal destination for those who want to find peace and immerse themselves in the wild nature. Contact Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will accompany you on the Mekong Delta tour to explore this beautiful and peaceful beach. With the best experiences, you will have unforgettable memories.
