Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln is known as the red kingdom and is located next to the romantic Co Chien River. If you have the opportunity to travel to Vinh Long, you should check in at this famous place. Join HIEP LOI IV to discover what’s so attractive about the Mang Thit brick kiln!
Vinh Long is a province in the western region of the river. Similar to other provinces, Vinh Long is famous not only for its fruit-laden orchards and many pagodas with unique architectural works. In addition to the Vinh Long temples that attract a large number of Buddhists to visit and worship, this land is also mentioned by the countless brick kilns located next to the very poetic Co Chien and Mang Thit rivers. In this article, HIEP LOI IV will take you to discover the Vinh Long Mang Thit brick kiln to learn about this interesting place!
1. A brief introduction to Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln
Location: Mang Thit district, Vinh Long province
According to HIEP LOI IV, among the brick and tile craft villages in the West, the area along the Co Chien River in Vinh Long province has the longest existence. The brick kiln in Vinh Long province stretches over 30km, located next to the blue and poetic Co Chien River. Brick kilns belong to two districts Long Ho and Mang Thit. Which, the number of households involved in brick production is most concentrated in Nhon Phu and My An communes of Mang Thit district, Vinh Long province.
Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln has existed and grown along with the Co Chien River for more than 100 years. Therefore, this ceramic brick kiln is extremely famous and the largest in the Mekong Delta. Not only that, but the products of the pottery village are also allowed to be exported to many developed countries in the world. Folk, indigenous people living in this land for hundreds of years fondly call Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln “Kingdom of bricks and tiles”.
2. Instructions to move to Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kilnInstructions to move to Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln
To get to Vinh Long, some of you in remote provinces will book air tickets to move. However, Vinh Long is a province that has not yet built an airport, so everyone will have to land in Ho Chi Minh City. After that, you will travel by bus or taxi to Vinh Long. This is a disadvantage for those who live far away and want to explore the traditional brick village of Mang Thit.
Motorcycles and coaches are two convenient means of transportation to Vinh Long, most suitable for young people coming from Saigon. The distance from Vinh Long to Ho Chi Minh City is about 100km, so it usually takes about 2 hours to travel by bus. Bus fares range from 120,000 VND – 150,000 VND. Some bus companies you can refer to such as Phuong Trang, Thanh Nhan, Trung Kien, Mai Linh…
If some of you ride a motorbike departing from Saigon, you can refer to the following route to have the opportunity to check in the Western brick kiln in the most complete way. From My Thuan bridge to Dinh Khao ferry, you just need If you go straight for a short distance of about 10km, you can reach the area along the Co Chien River, where many brick kilns are concentrated. Then, if this route crosses provincial road 902, you should continue to Thay Cai Canal to visit and check in many unique photos here.
3. Discover interesting things at Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln
3.1 Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln with an age of more than 100 years
Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln is remembered by everyone with the image of each pink kiln roof, rows of bricks tinged with time in the middle of the Co Chien river for hundreds of years. From red bricks with all different shades, under the skillful hands of artisan Mang Thit, many masterpieces were born.
Along with the Co Chien River, the smokey old brick kiln has quietly overcome many ups and downs, so anyone who comes here can feel its own timeless beauty. Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln has an ancient and unique beauty. The image of silent bricks lying in the middle of a peaceful and peaceful scene at the kilns makes the scene here more attractive and peaceful than ever. In the late afternoon, the scene of Mang Thit brick kiln in Vinh Long becomes more sparkling and impressive.
Mang Thit brick kiln Vinh Long is a place where many valuable ancient primeval clay mines are still kept. All of the primeval clay mines are located inside the traditional red ceramic brick-making villages along the banks. This is the most important raw material for making decorative products, or in construction such as red bricks, fired bricks, ceramics… From the experienced hands of craftsmen, thousands of valuable works have been created. Born to bring people many useful uses.
According to local people, the traditional craft of making ceramic bricks in Vinh Long used to be so prosperous and glorious that any family living along the river owned a kiln. . That is why Mang Thit Vinh Long pottery kiln craft village still retains many traditional values. Each brick kiln is considered as a symbol of time, with many memories.
3.2 Check-in impressive photos at Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln
In addition to Hung Loi brick kiln, you should go along rivers such as Mang Thit, Cai Chien, Cai Nhum, and Thay Cai Canal in Vinh Long to discover the traditional brick-making village here. I am sure that you will be completely impressed by the image of hundreds of brick kilns covered with moss and dust. People often compare this image to a brick kiln wearing an ancient shirt. Anyone who comes here will feel the charm and beauty of the brick kilns over time. At this time, please be free, to let go of your body to be able to create the best quality and best photo album.
If you come here right around the time the ceramic tile-making season enters the peak period, it will be great. You will be recorded images of a series of brick and ceramic kilns emitting white smoke. Looking back from afar, Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln is like a red emirate with hundreds of small castles extending.
Besides, you also have the opportunity to check in the unique architecture in Vietnam at Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln. Those are extremely unique and impressive ceramic houses. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this special experience when traveling to Vinh Long.
4. Some impressive pictures at Mang Thit Vinh Long brick kiln
Discovering Vinh Long Mang Thit brick kiln will give you the opportunity to learn and visit the process of making impressive and unique products. With the information from the travel guide section shared in the above article, HIEP LOI IV hopes that you will bring back many beautiful and quality photo shoots from this attraction.
Source: Vietnam Farmers Association
