January
26°C ~ 79°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
Soc Trang Khmer Pagodas
Khmer pagodas with golden roofs, including the Bat Pagoda, a day trip from Can Tho.
- Location
- Can Tho
- Time needed
- 2 – 3 hours
- Entry fee
- Free
- Best months
- Dec – Apr
Overview
Soc Trang has one of the largest Khmer communities in the Mekong Delta, and its pagodas are known for gold decoration and carved roofs. The Bat Pagoda (Chua Doi) is home to a colony of fruit bats, and Kh'leang Pagoda is also well known.
Bats usually fly out at dusk, and some visitors report that numbers are smaller than in the past. It is about 60 km from Can Tho, so a day trip with an early start works well.
Highlights
- See the gold decoration and carved roofs
- Look for fruit bats in the trees
- Visit Kh'leang Pagoda
- Talk to the monks about Khmer culture
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daytime; check locally |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free (donations welcome) |
| Time needed | 2 – 3 hours |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | Culture lovers, photographers |
| Accessibility | Mostly flat |
| Facilities | Toilets nearby |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Can Tho by month.
February
26.8°C ~ 80°F
3 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
28.1°C ~ 83°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
April
29°C ~ 84°F
12 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
May
28.3°C ~ 83°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
27.2°C ~ 81°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
July
26.8°C ~ 80°F
30 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
August
26.9°C ~ 80°F
30 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
September
26.6°C ~ 80°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
26.5°C ~ 80°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
November
26.5°C ~ 80°F
21 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
December
26°C ~ 79°F
11 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
How to get there
- From Can Tho centre
About 60 km from Can Tho. Most visitors drive or join a tour.
- Soc Trang Khmer Pagodas
Tips before you go
- Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered
- Keep quiet and remove shoes at the halls
- Start early from Can Tho
- Ask before photographing monks
Location
Soc Trang, about 60 km from Can Tho
More attractions in Can Tho
FAQs
Where are the bats?
In the trees of the Bat Pagoda (Chua Doi). They fly out at dusk.
Is it free?
Yes, donations are welcome.
How far is it from Can Tho?
About 60 km.