Chau Doc is a riverside commercial centre not Far from the Cambodian border. The city was once known for its dugout canoe races. Chau Doc has quite sizeable Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities, each of which has built distinctive temples that are worth a visit.

Be aware that there is no place to change travellers cheques or get cash advances in Chau Doc; you should take care of exchanging money elsewhere before you arrive (nearby Long Xuyen is a popular place to do this).

Entertainment
Chau Doc is a fairly sleepy town and tends to shut down early. Aside from the care scene, a nice place to pop in for a drink is the Tam Giang Sky Bar in the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel. The bar has a pool table, darts, good music and panoramic views of the river.

Do Quyen is an interesting local disco about 2km from Chau Doc on the way to Sam Mountain. At the time of writing, it was only open on weekends, so ask around before heading out there.

Floating Houses
These houses, whose floats consist of empty metal drums, are both a place to live and a livelihood for their residents. Under each house, fish are raised in suspended metal nets: the fish flourish in their natural river habitat, the family can feed them whatever scraps it has handy, and catching the fish does not require all the exertions of fishing. You can find these houses floating all around the Chau Doc area, and get a close-up look by hiring a boat (please be respectful of their privacy though).

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