While Northern Vietnam boasts majestic towering mountains, and the Central region leaves a lasting impression with its limestone caves and stunning coastline, the Western region offers a unique charm.
This land of abundance, blessed by nature with serene rivers and peaceful canals, is a must-visit for travelers seeking an authentic riverine experience. Don't miss out on trips to the Mekong Delta, especially those offered by Mytour's Western Tours.
1. Which province to visit for a Western tour?
Explore the Mekong Delta, affectionately known as the Western region, comprising a total of 13 provinces and cities. Hence, travelers often wonder which province to visit for a Western tour? And which spot in the West is the hottest for check-ins? While each province boasts enticing eco-tourism destinations, one province that travelers must visit when exploring the Western region with Mytour includes:
1.1 Can Tho
Renowned as the 'land of white rice and clear water,' Can Tho is famous for its vast green rice fields, exuding an unparalleled sense of tranquility. Moreover, when traveling to Can Tho with Mytour's Western Tours, be sure to visit the floating market of Cai Rang. Experience the unique buying and selling activities on the river with traditional boats.
The Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho is a must-visit spot in the Western region that travelers should experience when exploring with Mytour.
This is also a signature tourist activity of the Western region that travelers should experience at least once. However, visitors should head to the floating markets early in the morning to enjoy the bustling atmosphere, with vibrant trading activities as local people gather for the morning market.
1.2 An Giang
An Giang is a border province in the Southern region, bordered to the west by Cambodia. Perhaps due to this proximity, An Giang boasts a unique cultural blend of beliefs, architecture, and cuisine between the Cham and Vietnamese cultures.
The beauty of Mount Cam in An Giang.
In An Giang, there are plenty of tourist attractions that draw both domestic and international visitors, which travelers on Mytour's Western Tours cannot afford to miss. Iconic spots include Mount Chau Doc, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, Thất Sơn Mountain, the unique architecture of the Islamic mosques, and the Ba Chuc Memorial Site steeped in wartime history.
1.3 Dong Thap
Surely, travelers have heard of the flower villages in the West, where hundreds of thousands of flower pots are planted for Tet holidays. One of these famous villages is Sa Dec Flower Village, renowned throughout the region. Beyond Tet, the village blooms with flowers all year round. When on a Mytour's Western Tour, visitors will marvel at the vast flower fields that captivate the eyes of the locals.
The vibrant Sa Dec Flower Village dazzles with yellow hues every spring.
Moreover, when exploring Dong Thap on a tour with Mytour's Western Tours, travelers cannot overlook Tram Chim National Park - a sanctuary for many rare and precious bird species, and also a refuge for the critically endangered red-headed crane.
Dong Thap also boasts Xeo Quit - a historical site preserving wartime relics accessible via boat rides through canals and trails, alongside the breathtaking lotus lake. When in the Western region, particularly Dong Thap, visitors cannot overlook checking in with the lotus - renowned for the folk verse 'Thap Muoi most beautiful among lotus flowers'.
1.4 Tien Giang
Tien Giang is a province bordering Ho Chi Minh City, making it convenient for tourists to visit. The area is renowned for eco-tourism activities such as visiting orchards laden with fruits from local households or enjoying rustic cuisine at Thoi Son Islet.
When traveling with Mytour's Western Tours in Tien Giang, tourists can participate in fishing, enjoy the distinctive Southern folk music called 'don ca tai tu,' or take a boat ride along the lush canal banks.
Cai Be citrus orchard is also a delightful eco-tourism destination worth trying.
Additionally, visitors can explore fruit orchards and indulge in ripe fruits from local households engaged in eco-tourism in Cai Be district when embarking on Mytour's Western Tours. Don't forget to visit Cai Be floating market in the early morning to experience the unique trading activities on the river in the Western region.
1.5 Kien Giang
While mainland provinces are renowned for eco-tourism, Kiên Giang entices tourists with its beautiful beaches and islands adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand. Surely, tourists have either visited or heard of Phú Quốc Island with its crystal-clear, azure waters alongside pristine white sandy shores. It's a paradise retreat attracting millions of visitors annually.
In addition to Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang boasts Hà Tiên Beach, the only Western tourist beach with many legends surrounding each small island. Some notable ones include Husband Island and Wife Island,...
Phú Quốc is an unmissable destination in Kiên Giang.
Those who admire the famous work 'Southern Land' by the writer Đoàn Giỏi, which has been adapted into a well-known film, surely desire to witness the scenery here firsthand. If so, tourists cannot miss U Minh Thượng Forest in Kiên Giang - the filming location of that movie during the Mytour's Western Tours. Visitors will be amazed by the landscape here while cruising on a sampan through the melaleuca forest.
2. Explore Mytour's Western Tours
Currently, Mytour offers a variety of Western tours with extremely diverse time frames, along with super hot discounted prices. From short to long trips, you'll visit the most attractive and hottest check-in points nowadays. Let's follow the detailed itineraries below!
2.1 2-day 1-night Western Tour: Mỹ Tho – Tiền Giang – Cần Thơ detailed itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the Mytour's Western Tours 2 days 1 night:
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Day 1: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Tiền Giang and visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda. Then, the group heads to Mỹ Tho boat station to admire the 4 islands: Long - Lân - Quy - Phụng, Cù Lao Thới Sơn.
Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda is a famous spiritual tourist destination in Tiền Giang.
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Day 2: The group arrives in Cần Thơ to visit Cái Răng Floating Market - Mỹ Khánh Tourism Village - Purple House
2.2 3-day 2-night Western Tour: Đồng Tháp – An Giang – Cần Thơ detailed itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the Western Tour Mytour 3 days 2 nights:
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Day 1: The first destination of the group will be Đồng Tháp province with Huỳnh Thủy Lê Ancient House followed by a visit to Lotus Leaf Pagoda
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Day 2: Move to An Giang to visit Lady Xứ Temple Châu Đốc, then Visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. Next, the group will visit Cave Pagoda then stroll around Trà Sư Melaleuca Forest and embark on a boat trip to Cần Thơ
Travelers check in at Trà Sư Melaleuca Forest.
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Day 3: Visit Cái Răng Floating Market by boat. After leaving the floating market, travelers continue to visit the Southern Garden model and Trúc Lâm Phương Nam Zen Monastery
2.3 4-day 3-night Western Tour: Cần Thơ – Sóc Trăng – Bạc Liêu – Cà Mau – Châu Đốc detailed itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the Western Tour Mytour 4 days 3 nights:
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Day 1: Departure from Nội Bài Airport to Cần Thơ Airport. Along the way to Sóc Trăng, the group will visit Bat Pagoda, also known as Mã Tộc Pagoda - the only Buddha Temple of Khmer people. Then the group will visit Bạc Liêu Businessman's House. Take check-in photos at Bạc Liêu Wind Power Project and move to Cà Mau
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Day 2: On the second day, the group will check-in at Cà Mau Cape - the southernmost point of the country. Then travelers will explore the mangrove forest ecosystem. At noon, travelers will return to Năm Căn then to Cần Thơ city
Lady Xứ Temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in An Giang.
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Day 3: From Cần Thơ, travelers move to An Giang to explore Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, Lady Xứ Temple, and Thoại Ngọc Hầu Tomb
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Day 4: Travelers return to Cần Thơ and visit Cái Răng Floating Market. Not only that, but travelers can also visit local noodles production facilities and finally fly back to Hanoi.
3. Cuisine travelers should try when traveling to the Western region with Mytour
Thanks to the alluvial soil and abundant nature, as well as the intricate canal system, the cuisine here is extremely diverse and reflects the essence of the rivers and waterways. Some specialty dishes that travelers should try when traveling to the Western region with Mytour.
1. Fermented fish hotpot: This dish is made from fermented fish - a specialty ingredient of the Western region. It includes various types of seafood such as shrimp, fish, squid,... and is usually served with various vegetables such as water spinach, eggplant,...
2. Gun flower simmered fish sauce: Dubbed as the kingdom of fish sauce, simmered fish sauce is cooked with fish sauce combined with pork, fish. Not only that, this dish is also served with gun flowers.
Gun flower simmered fish sauce is a specialty dish of the Western region.
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Seven-course beef of Sam Mountain: This beef dish is famous for its tender and delicious meat. From beef, the locals here prepare seven different dishes such as boiled beef innards, beef porridge, shaking beef, beef steak, stir-fried beef with wild betel leaf, and beef jerky with bread.
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Carp hotpot with crazy flower buds: This is a specialty dish of the Western region during the flood season. During this season, water from the upstream brings carp in large quantities and crazy flower buds bloom along the riverbanks in the Western region.
To make it easy for travelers when visiting the Western region and enjoying the most typical dishes, travelers can choose tours to the Western region with Mytour. In addition, travelers can also go on a 2-day 1-night trip to the Western region independently or choose longer tours such as a 5-day 4-night tour to the Western region. Contact the hotline Mytour of Mytour for assistance and consultation on booking tours to the Western region.