Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Mekong Delta

Vietnam · 2 m

Description

The Mekong Delta (Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long) is Vietnam’s fertile “rice bowl” and a vast waterscape of river branches, canals, rice fields, and tropical orchards. Shaped by the mighty Mekong River, the region has a way of life that has been closely connected to the water for generations. Around Can Tho, characteristic experiences include boat trips to the Cai Rang Floating Market, excursions along narrow canals, and visits to orchards and rural villages. The Mekong Delta combines lush landscapes, traditional agriculture, and vibrant river culture, offering a fascinating glimpse into life in southern Vietnam.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: January – February

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Cai Rang Floating Market
  2. Mekong Delta canal & sampan boat tour
  3. Tra Su Cajuput Forest
  4. Ben Tre coconut groves & canals
  5. Mekong Delta fruit orchards & homestays
  6. Cycling through Mekong Delta villages & orchards
  7. Ninh Kieu Wharf & Can Tho riverfront
  8. Binh Thuy Ancient House
  9. Phong Dien Floating Market
  10. Long Xuyen Floating Market
  11. Chau Doc Floating Village & fish farms
  12. Sam Mountain (Nui Sam) viewpoints
  13. Ba Chua Xu Temple at Sam Mountain
  14. Chau Giang & Chau Phong Cham villages
  15. Tra Su Cajuput Forest birdlife
  16. Tram Chim National Park
  17. Tram Chim National Park birdwatching
  18. Sa Dec Flower Village
  19. Sa Dec colonial riverfront & ancient houses
  20. Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
  21. Vinh Long & An Binh Island
  22. Cai Be canals & fruit orchards
  23. Cai Be ancient houses
  24. My Tho & Thoi Son Island boat tour
  25. Vinh Trang Pagoda
  26. Coconut candy workshops in Ben Tre
  27. Rice paper & rice noodle workshops
  28. Mekong Delta tropical fruit tasting
  29. Ben Tre countryside cycling
  30. Tra Vinh Khmer temples
  31. Ang Pagoda
  32. Ba Om Pond
  33. Khmer Culture Museum in Tra Vinh
  34. Bat Pagoda (Mahatup Pagoda)
  35. Kh'leang Pagoda
  36. Nga Nam Floating Market
  37. Tan Chau silk weaving villages
  38. Xeo Quyt historical site & wetlands
  39. Gao Giong Ecotourism Area
  40. Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary
  41. Mekong Delta rice fields
  42. Mekong Delta rice wine production
  43. Can Tho night market & street food
  44. Mekong Delta river cruises

Getting there

Airports:
VCA
Seaport:
Reachable by ship or ferry

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