Sa Dec is a small, sleepy town in the Dong Thap province of Vietnam. It was the original setting of the autobiographical novel “The Lover” by Marguerite Duras. This romantic and charming little town is a true hidden gem in the Mekong Delta.
The Small List
Things to Do
Sa Dec Market – The Sa Dec Market is a very busy, authentic market. Locals come to stock up on groceries, clothing, and homewares. To see how people really shop and earn a living, this is the place to come. It is located near the river with a lot of architecture from the colonial period. There are numerous old mansions and merchant homes.
Huynh Thuy Le Old House – One of these houses belonged to the protagonist in Marguerite Duras’ novel and has been lovingly and traditionally restored. The house is one of the largest and most intact old houses in the Mekong Delta. It is the family house of her Chinese lover, Huynh Thuy Le. Flocks of romance seekers visit the house each year. The riverside road, Nguyen Hue, is also very inviting for a stroll with its cafés, market stalls and the old French church in the background.