This area was part of the Khmer empire until the 17th century when the Vietnamese took control of the area. In the 18th century, Siamese forces conquered the territory and were driven out in 1784. Then, the French gained control in 1862 and this lasted till the French left Vietnam.
The economy is based on tourism and agriculture. Because of its location in the Mekong Delta, still close Ho Chi Minh City, many people come for a day tour package. For the same reason, the location, it is also a perfect place for fishing and the cultivation of rice, coconuts, bananas, mangoes, longans and citrus fruit