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As the heart of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho tourism offers distinctive and fascinating experiences of the Western region. Let's discover the 'must-visit once' destinations in Can Tho with Mytour.
Embark on a delightful journey with Can Tho's top 9 destinations
1. Cai Rang Floating Market
When mentioning Can Tho, everyone knows about the famous Cai Rang Floating Market. It's a must-visit spot in Can Tho tourism. The floating market represents the unique culture of the people in the Southwestern region, something you can hardly find elsewhere. Particularly, Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the five largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta.
Visit in the early morning when the market is bustling with activity. All buying, selling, and dining experiences take place on the river, ensuring you'll have fascinating moments here.
2. Can Tho Bridge
Spanning the Hau River, Can Tho Bridge connects Can Tho City with Vinh Long Province. Completed in 2010, it holds the record as the longest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia, stretching 550m. The total route length is 15.85km with a width of 23.1m.
On weekends or festive occasions, Can Tho Bridge illuminates with thousands of colorful lights, turning the Hau River into a sparkling spectacle. At Ninh Kieu Wharf, you can take a boat to admire the breathtaking night view of Can Tho Bridge – an experience not to be missed.
3. Binh Thuy Ancient House
The Binh Thuy Ancient House in Can Tho City is a two-story wooden house built by the Duong family in 1870. Its exterior reflects French architectural style, while the interior maintains traditional Vietnamese design, adorned with intricate carvings. The house is furnished with rare and precious wood items, depicting the life in the Mekong Delta over the past 140 years.
The intricately carved furnishings are made from various rare woods, embodying the lifestyle of the Mekong Delta. Additionally, the house preserves many valuable antiques over its 140-year history.
4. Ninh Kieu Wharf
If the capital boasts the One Pillar Pagoda and Hoan Kiem Lake Turtle Tower, and Hue showcases its system of royal tombs, Can Tho takes pride in Ninh Kieu Wharf. Locals in the Western region now refer to Ninh Kieu as Ninh Kieu Park, a waterfront area celebrated for its tourism and cultural significance.
Situated at the confluence of the muddy Hau Giang River, Ninh Kieu Wharf enjoys a prime location at the confluence of the Hau River, right at the intersection of the Hau and Can Tho rivers. The Ninh Kieu area now features a night market and numerous restaurants, allowing you to indulge in exploring the night cuisine of the Western region.
5. Love Bridge
Despite being just over a year old, the Love Bridge at Ninh Kieu Wharf, connecting Cai Khe Islet, attracts visitors from all over. The pedestrian bridge has a beautiful location between the confluence of the Hau rivers, providing a clear view of Can Tho Bridge, Au Islet, and almost the entire Ninh Kieu Wharf.
Moreover, in the afternoon, the pedestrian bridge becomes a familiar stroll for tourists and locals alike, offering a pleasant experience in Can Tho.
6. Can Tho Beach
Can Tho Beach is an artificial beach, approximately 400m of riverbank filled with over 1 million cubic meters of sand to create a mud-free bathing area. From the beach, visitors can admire Can Tho Bridge at a close distance. Water activities here include jet skiing, kayaking, and banana boat rides.
Waterfront seating areas with coconut palm shading provide a cozy and refreshing atmosphere. The ideal time to visit is in the late afternoon when the weather is cool, gentle, and less harsh sunlight.
7. Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery
Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery is located in My Nhon hamlet, My Khanh commune, Phong Dien district. It is one of the largest Zen monasteries in the Southwest region. The main hall is tiled with eight roofs in the Tran architectural style, while the ancestral hall has a four-roof style in the Ly architectural style. The drum tower and bell tower are designed in the style of the Keo Pagoda bell tower in Thai Binh province.
Inside the main hall, there is a 3.5-ton bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni sitting with a flower branch in hand. On either side are vivid and delicate statues of Bodhisattva Manjusri and Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.
8. My Khanh Fruit Garden
From Can Tho City, head along Nguyen Van Cu towards Soc Trang to reach the tourist orchard of My Khanh – a renowned garden in the South. With over 20 types of trees planted along the pathways such as plums, mangoes, rambutans, jackfruits, strawberries, and durians, always fresh, laden with fruit, and exuding unique and delightful flavors, it provides a gentle and relaxing atmosphere.
Moreover, the place hosts various captivating traditional games such as pig racing, dog racing, monkey circus, and crocodile fishing, perfect for groups of friends or families seeking weekend relaxation.
9. Hu Tieu Oven
About 4 km from the city towards Cai Rang, under the Rau Ram Bridge, turn right along the asphalt road for about 500m to reach Sáu Hoài's hu tieu oven. Famous among both domestic and international tourists, his establishment seamlessly combines hủ tiếu production with eco-tourism and culinary tourism. Visitors here can explore the traditional hu tieu-making process (from grinding flour, coating the cake, sun-drying, cutting the noodles, to packaging), fruit orchards, and savor dishes made from the oven's hu tieu products such as pork bone noodle soup, crispy fried hu tieu, and crispy fried hu tieu with shredded pork, accompanied by coconut milk.
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By Little Duy
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourMarch 14, 2019
