Being referred to as the largest city of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho carries the fantastic landmarks with unique cultural features which will make numerous domestic and international tourists eager to discover. Let’s browse through the following must-visit spots in Can Tho.
Cai Rang floating market
It is with great regret that you miss Cai Rang Floating Market – one of the most appealing travel destinations in Can Tho. Different from some fairs of Northern Vietnam, where mountainous people are prominent in their colorful traditional costumes, the floating market has its specific color; this is exactly about a picture of locals using their boats to exchange their agricultural products right on the river. It’s probably said that it has formed a unique feature of culture in Can Tho, which may wake up the international tourists’ desire of exploration. Definitely, they will be extremely eager to seek for the best experiences from this market, ranging from observing the locals’ life near waterways to enjoying fresh fruits and specialties.
My Khanh tourist village
When it comes to a list of top places which should be discovered in Can Tho, My Khanh Tourist Village may get you full experience of a peaceful village with the charming natural and the fresh air. This attraction can easily be found in a Mekong delta tour from many travel companies in Ho Chi Minh city. During the journey to explore Mekong Delta tour, tourists will surely be amazed and excited by this “true” rural house of Vietnam. Not only do they gain an opportunity to get a sense of the ancient space of a South Vietnam tourist village dating from over 100 years, but also enjoy tasty specialties of this water area, e.g. grilled snakehead, countryside hot pot, grilled fish with bamboo pipe, and so forth.
Binh Thuy ancient house
Designed with the French architecture (2 roofs and 5 compartments), Binh Thuy Ancient House built by the Duong family in 1870 has been one of the Can Tho’s landmarks alluring more and more both domestic and international travellers. The most impressive thing of this house lies in its interior which carries the antique beauty from the last centuries. Coming in the house along with learning about the historic as well as cultural value is actually a memorable and exciting experience.
Bang Lang stork garden
Not consisting of the luxurious beauty like some other destinations of Vietnam, Bang Lang Stork Garden pops up as a rustic garden with peaceful natural scenes. A Mekong delta tour 3 days 2 nights will lead travellers to this area and let them immerse into excellent activities here, such as cycling past orchards, learning a variety of storks, admiring the garden’s whole scenery, joining a cruise on Hau river, etc.
Ninh Kieu Pier
The point where travellers can get the perfect view of Hau river is Ninh Kieu Pier. Waking up early in the morning, they can go for a stroll in the pier to experience the peaceful scenery of the water region and enjoy the fresh atmosphere. How about in the evening? It is easy to realize lots of food stalls in the Vietnamese style along the pier by night; there is no reason to refuse the chance of tasting different kinds of Vietnamese food.
Tay Do night market
Many markets of Vietnam open in the morning, so Tay Do Night Market – the night market becomes one of the exciting cultural highlights in Can Tho. Inspired from the Southern style, the market is divided into small and big booths; each of the booths is clean, scientific, and eye-catching. Here, there is an abundant selection of commodities and items for travellers, such as fruits, flowers, vegetable, and other agricultural products.
