Soc Trang
Soc Trang is the scruffy, workaday capital of Soc Trang province. Khmer people make up about 28% of the population. Although the town itself isn’t much, it’s a good base for exploring some impressive Khmer temples in the area. Furthermore, there is a colourful annual festival (usually in December) and, if you’re in the vicinity at the right time, it’s worth your while to catch it.

Soc Trang Tourist (821 498; www.soctrangtourism.com; 131 Ð Nguyen Chi Thanh; 8-11am & 1.30-5pm) is adjacent to the Phong Lan 2 Hotel. The staff are friendly enough, but speak little English and are not all that accustomed to walk-in tourists.

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Getting there & away
Long-distance buses stop at the station on Ð Nguyen Chi Thanh, just down the street from Soc Trang Tourist. Buses run between Soc Trang and most Mekong cities, including Can Tho (20, 000d) and Ca Mau (40, 000d). Regular vans travel to Ho Chi Minh City (80, 000d, around six hours).

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