Châu Đốc is a city in An Giang Province, bordering Cambodia, in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.

Châu Đốc is situated 250 kilometres (160 mi) west of Ho Chi Minh City.

It takes about 5 hours to travel by bus from Ho Chi Minh City.

The Sam Mount Lady Ceremony is held every April of lunar calendar (May) every year.

The town is a busy trading center due to its border position with Cambodia.

Local people also buy, sell, and exchange goods on boats on the river.