Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the waterways of Vietnam's Western region with Mytour

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?

The Mekong Delta, affectionately known as the Western region, comprises 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 touring Dong Thap with Mytour's Western Tours, travelers must not miss Tram Chim National Park - a sanctuary for many rare and precious bird species, including 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 on Mytour's Western Tours in Tien Giang, travelers can enjoy fishing, savor the distinctive Southern folk music called 'don ca tai tu,' or take a boat ride along the lush canal banks.

The citrus orchards in Cai Be are also a delightful eco-tourism destination worth trying.

Moreover, 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 famous for eco-tourism, Kiên Giang entices visitors with its beautiful beaches and islands nestled beside the Gulf of Thailand. Surely, travelers have either visited or heard of Phu Quoc Island with its pristine azure waters and white sandy beaches—a heavenly retreat attracting millions of visitors each year.

In addition to Phu Quoc, Kiên Giang also boasts Ha Tien Beach, the only Western tourist beach with numerous legends surrounding its small islands. Some notable islands include Hon Chong, Hon Phu Tu,...

Phu Quoc is an unmissable destination in Kiên Giang.

For those who admire the famous work 'Southern Land' by writer Doan Gioi, which has been adapted into a renowned film, surely they also desire to witness the scenery here firsthand. In that case, travelers cannot overlook U Minh Thuong Forest in Kiên Giang— the filming location of that movie—during their Mytour's Western Tours. Visitors will be amazed by the landscape here while cruising on a traditional three-leaf boat through the mangrove forest.

2. Mytour's Western Tours

Currently, Mytour offers a variety of Western tours with extremely diverse time frames and super hot deals. From short day trips to extended stays, you'll get to explore the most enticing and popular check-in spots today. Let's take a look at the detailed itineraries below!

2.1 2-day 1-night Western tour: My Tho – Tien Giang – Can Tho detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary of the Mytour's Western Tours 2-day 1-night trip:

• Day 1: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Tien Giang and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then head to My Tho boat pier to admire the Four Islands - Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, Phoenix, and Thoi Son Islet

Vinh Trang Pagoda is a renowned spiritual tourist destination in Tien Giang.

• Day 2: Visit Cai Rang Floating Market - My Khanh Tourist Village - Purple House

2.2 3-day 2-night Western tour: Dong Thap – An Giang – Can Tho detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary of the Mytour's Western Tours 3-day 2-night trip:

• Day 1: The first destination of the group will be Dong Thap Province with Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House followed by a visit to Lotus Leaf Pagoda

• Day 2: Transfer to An Giang to visit Ba Chua Xu Temple in Chau Doc, then visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. Next, the group will visit Hang Pagoda and explore Tra Su Melaleuca Forest before boarding a boat to Can Tho

Travelers check in at Tra Su Melaleuca Forest.

• Day 3: Explore Cai Rang Floating Market by boat. After leaving the floating market, travelers continue to visit the Southern Garden House model and Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

2.3 4-day 3-night Western tour: Can Tho – Soc Trang – Bac Lieu – Ca Mau – Chau Doc detailed itinerary

Detailed itinerary of the Mytour's Western Tours 4-day 3-night trip:

• Day 1: Depart from Noi Bai Airport to Can Tho Airport. En route to Soc Trang, the group will visit Bat Pagoda, also known as Mato Temple - the only temple worshiping Buddha Shakyamuni of the Khmer people. Then the group will visit Bac Lieu Mansion. Take photos at Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant and move to Ca Mau

• Day 2: On the morning of the second day, the group will check in at the Ca Mau Cape milestone - the southernmost point of the country. Then travelers will explore the mangrove forest ecosystem. At noon, travelers will return to Nam Can and then return to Can Tho City

Ba Chua Xu Temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in An Giang.

• Day 3: From Can Tho, travelers move to An Giang to visit Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, Ba Chua Xu Temple, and Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb

• Day 4: Travelers return to Can Tho and visit Cai Rang Floating Market. Not only that, travelers can also visit local noodle production facilities and finally fly back to Hanoi. 

3. Must-try cuisines for travelers when visiting Western Mytour tours

Thanks to the fertile alluvial soil and abundant nature, as well as the intricate canal system, the cuisine here is extremely diverse and carries the essence of the rivers and waterways. Some specialties that travelers should try when traveling with Western Mytour tours.

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 often served with various vegetables such as water spinach, eggplant,... 

2. Gunflower simmered fish: Dubbed as the kingdom of fermented dishes, simmered fish is cooked with fermented fish accompanied by pork, and fish. Not only that, this dish is also served with gunflower.

Gunflower simmered fish is a specialty of the Western region. 

• Seven-dish beef on 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, beef luc lac, beef steak, sautéed beef with betel leaves, and beef shredded on bread. 

• Mad carp hotpot: This is a specialty dish of the Western region during the floating season. During this season, water from the upper source flows down, bringing along carp in large quantities and mad carp flowers blooming along the riverbanks in the Western region. 

To make it easier for travelers when traveling to the West and enjoying the most typical dishes, travelers can choose Western Mytour tours. In addition, travelers can also go on a 2-day 1-night self-sufficient Western tour or choose longer tours such as a 5-day 4-night Western tour. Contact the hotline Mytour of Mytour for assistance and advice on booking Western tours.