Western Vietnam map after provincial mergers [Latest update 07/2025]

According to Resolution 60-NQ/TW in 2025, which takes effect from July 01, 2025, Western Vietnam will be merged from 13 provinces and cities into 6 provinces and cities. So what will the new western Vietnam map look like? Let's explore the latest changes as well as important notes when traveling to Western Vietnam according to the new map through the article below.

1. Western Vietnam map images after provincial merger (from July 01, 2025)

Western Vietnam has 12 provinces and 1 centrally-governed city including Can Tho (Cần Thơ), Long An, Tien Giang (Tiền Giang), Ben Tre (Bến Tre), Tra Vinh (Trà Vinh), Vinh Long (Vĩnh Long), An Giang, Dong Thap (Đồng Tháp), Kien Giang (Kiên Giang), Hau Giang (Hậu Giang), Soc Trang (Sóc Trăng), Bac Lieu (Bạc Liêu), and Ca Mau (Cà Mau).

According to Section II "List of anticipated names of provinces, cities and political-administrative centers (provincial seats) of 34 provincial-level administrative units" issued together with Resolution 60-NQ/TW in 2025, Western Vietnam provinces and cities after merger will include 6 provinces and cities: Tay Ninh Province (tỉnh Tây Ninh), Can Tho City (thành phố Cần Thơ), Vinh Long Province (tỉnh Vĩnh Long), Dong Thap Province (tỉnh Đồng Tháp), Ca Mau Province (tỉnh Cà Mau), and An Giang Province (tỉnh An Giang). The Western Vietnam map image after merger also shows many changes.

2. List of provinces and cities on Western Vietnam map after merger

3. Suggestions for attractive tourist destinations in Western Vietnam you must visit

Despite changes to the administrative map, landmarks and tourist attractions remain, still associated with beautiful scenery, culture, and people of this region. Visitors can still easily research tourist destinations through searches to choose interesting and attractive destinations in Western Vietnam or nationwide in general.

To help make your travel experience more complete and convenient, Vietnam Airlines is still operating many flights to provinces and cities in Western Vietnam such as Can Tho and Ca Mau. You can immediately check flight schedules and the latest offers from Vietnam Airlines here.

Tourist destinations worth visiting in Western Vietnam that you can consider for your next trip include:

3.1. Ba Dong Beach

Ba Dong Beach (Biển Ba Động) belongs to Duyen Hai town (thị xã Duyên Hải), Tra Vinh Province (after merger becomes Duyen Hai Ward, Vinh Long Province) and is one of the most famous beaches in Western Vietnam. The special feature of this beach is the tidal flow that creates three sandbanks, along with windmills on the sea creating a poetic check-in spot.

Explore the poetic Ba Dong Beach scenery at Duyen Hai Ward. Source: Internet

3.2. Tra Su Cajuput Forest

Tra Su Cajuput Forest (Rừng tràm Trà Sư) belongs to Tinh Bien town (thị xã Tịnh Biên), An Giang Province (after merger belongs to Tinh Bien Ward, An Giang Province) and is a typical wetland forest ecosystem. This is a place with pristine natural landscapes where visitors can interact with many water birds, fish, and rare wildlife.

Tra Su Cajuput Forest will be a memorable experience when visitors can sit in boats and weave through the lush green forest, enjoying fresh air and peaceful bird singing sounds.

Immerse yourself in the peaceful nature at Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Source: Internet

3.3. Cai Rang Floating Market

In the Western Vietnam map, a distinctive tourist destination associated with characteristic cultural features of the river region is Cai Rang Floating Market (chợ nổi Cái Răng), Cai Rang District (quận Cái Răng), Can Tho City (now Cai Rang Ward, Can Tho City). This is the busiest floating market where visitors can rent boats to experience trading activities taking place right on the river, as well as enjoy rustic food and capture artistic photos.

Experience impressive cultural features at Cai Rang Floating Market. Source: Internet

3.4. Sa Dec Flower Village

Sa Dec Flower Village (Làng hoa Sa Đéc) is located in Sa Dec City (thành phố Sa Đéc), Dong Thap Province (after merger becomes Sa Dec Ward, Dong Thap Province) with over 100 years of history and participation of over 2,300 households. Here gathers thousands of flower species and ornamental plants, from common varieties like chrysanthemums, marigolds, bougainvillea, to imported or rare unique varieties like hydrangeas, button chrysanthemums, dai phuc, pink willows, etc.

Flowers blooming in Sa Dec Flower Village not only have value in promoting tourism, giving visitors the most beautiful photos when visiting here, but also have production value, being exported to many other countries.

Admire many unique flower varieties showing their colors at Sa Dec Flower Village. Source: Internet

3.5. Xiem Can Pagoda

This is the most prominent Khmer pagoda in the Southern Vietnam Khmer pagoda system with unique architectural style. The pagoda belongs to Bac Lieu City (thành phố Bạc Liêu), Bac Lieu Province, after merger becomes Vinh Trach Ward (phường Vĩnh Trạch), Ca Mau Province. Xiem Can Pagoda (Chùa Xiêm Cán) is a religious cultural site associated with the life of Khmer people that visitors can visit to explore many distinctive features here.

Visit the Khmer pagoda Xiem Can with unique architecture. Source: Internet

3.6. Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island (Đảo Phú Quốc), dubbed "pearl island," is a tourism paradise belonging to Kien Giang Province (now Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province). A series of interesting activities you can do at this famous destination include visiting crystal-clear beaches and viewing coral reefs; exploring pristine islands; visiting fishing villages and enjoying local specialties.

Explore Phu Quoc tourism with magnificent nature and many interesting activities. Source: Internet

3.7. Bang Lang Stork Garden

Bang Lang Stork Garden (Vườn cò Bằng Lăng) is located in Thuan An Ward (phường Thuận An), Thot Not District (quận Thốt Nốt), Can Tho (after merger becomes Thot Not Ward, Can Tho City) with an area of over 16,500m². This is home to over 20 stork species, creating impressive scenery of thousands of storks flying across the sky. Here are also many other bird species like herons, night herons, spoonbills, bitterns, pelicans, etc.

Opportunity to explore impressive nature at Bang Lang Stork Garden, Can Tho City. Source: Internet

3.8. Ca Mau Mangrove Forest

This is one of the world's largest mangrove forests, spanning across 6 districts of Ca Mau Province (Dam Doi, Tran Van Thoi, Phu Tan, U Minh, Nam Can, Ngoc Hien), currently still belonging to Ca Mau Province after merger. This place has temperate climate and rich ecosystem serving as habitat for many flora and fauna with diverse species, including many rare species.

You can come here to experience U Minh Ha Forest with many precious animal species and interesting recreational activities or admire the magnificent mangrove forest at the end of the Western Vietnam map, which is also the southern tip of Vietnam map.

Visit the magnificent mangrove forest at Ca Mau cape. Source: Internet

3.9. Thoi Son Islet

Thoi Son Islet (Cù Lao Thới Sơn) is a famous tourist destination located on the Tien River (sông Tiền), belonging to Thoi Son Commune (xã Thới Sơn), My Tho City (thành phố Mỹ Tho), Tien Giang Province (now becomes My Tho Ward, Dong Thap Province). Here, visitors will admire the pristine beauty of nature, take boats through waterways, and view lush green coconut groves surrounding the area.

This place is also famous for traditional craft villages bearing strong Southwest cultural identity such as coconut candy production and coconut-based dishes, beekeeping and local honey harvesting. To fully enjoy the visit to Thoi Son Islet, visitors should taste local specialty fruits like longan, pomelo, jackfruit, mango, and sapodilla.

Thoi Son Islet helps you find peaceful moments with countryside scenery. Source: Internet

3.10. Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mausoleum Complex

This is one of the destinations with important historical and cultural value in Ba Tri District (huyện Ba Tri), Ben Tre Province (after merger becomes Ba Tri Commune, Vinh Long Province). This relic site is the resting place and commemoration of an exemplary educator and patriot who is a world cultural figure honored by UNESCO.

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mausoleum relic has an area of over 1.5 hectares, being an architectural complex with many structures including the three-gate entrance, stele house, new temple, old temple, and tomb area. Visitors should maintain order to respect the pure and solemn space.

Don't miss Nguyen Dinh Chieu Mausoleum relic when visiting Western Vietnam. Source: Internet

Despite administrative changes to the western Vietnam map, the natural and cultural values of Western Vietnam can never fade. Visitors can refer to the latest information about destinations in the above article to make your next Western Vietnam trip more convenient.

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