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As the central hub of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho promises unique and captivating experiences typical of the Western region. Let's discover the 'must-visit' spots in Can Tho with Mytour.
Explore Can Tho's Delightful Charm Through These 9 Unmissable Destinations
1. Cai Rang Floating Market
When mentioning Can Tho, everyone knows about the renowned Cai Rang Floating Market. It's practically a destination you can't miss when you visit Can Tho. This floating market is a distinctive cultural feature of the people in the Mekong Delta that you won't find elsewhere. Especially, Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the five largest floating markets in the Mekong Delta region.
It's best to visit early in the morning as this is when the market is most vibrant and lively. All buying, selling, and dining activities take place on the water, ensuring you'll have fascinating experiences here.
2. Can Tho Bridge
Can Tho Bridge spans the Hau River, connecting Can Tho City with Vinh Long Province. Completed in 2010, it holds the record for the longest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia, with a main span of 550m. The total length of the entire route is 15.85km, and its width is 23.1m.
During weekends or festive seasons, Can Tho Bridge is illuminated with thousands of colorful lights, making the Hau River shimmer and sparkle. At Ninh Kieu Wharf, there's a boat service that takes you to the middle of the river to admire the beautiful night view of Can Tho Bridge; make sure not to miss this experience.
3. Binh Thuy Ancient House
Binh Thuy Ancient House in Can Tho City is a two-story wooden house built by the Duong family in 1870. Although the exterior follows a French architectural style, the interior is constructed in a traditional Vietnamese manner with decor that reflects the family's cultural heritage.
The furnishings in the house are crafted from various rare woods, intricately carved and intimately connected to the daily life in the Mekong Delta. Furthermore, the place also preserves numerous valuable antiques for over 140 years.
4. Ninh Kieu Wharf
While the capital boasts the One Pillar Pagoda and the Turtle Tower in Hoan Kiem Lake, and Hue flaunts its system of royal tombs, Can Tho takes pride in Ninh Kieu Wharf. Locally referred to as Ninh Kieu Park, this waterfront area is a tourism and cultural landmark.
Ninh Kieu Wharf, overlooking the sediment-laden flow of the Hau River, occupies a strategic location at the confluence of the Hau River, near the intersection of the Hau and Can Tho rivers. The Ninh Kieu area now features a night market and numerous restaurants, allowing you to explore the local Mekong Delta cuisine in the evening.
5. Love Bridge
Though only inaugurated just over a year ago, Love Bridge at Ninh Kieu Wharf, connecting Cai Khe islet, has attracted visitors from all around. The pedestrian bridge enjoys a picturesque location in the midst of the Hau River intersection. From here, you can get a clear view of Can Tho Bridge, Ong Pagoda islet, and almost the entire panorama of Ninh Kieu Wharf.
Moreover, in the evening, the pedestrian bridge becomes a familiar strolling spot for tourists and locals alike in Can Tho.
6. Can Tho Beach
Can Tho Beach is an artificial beach, stretching about 400 meters along the riverbank, filled with over 1 million cubic meters of sand to create a mud-free bathing area. From the beach, visitors can admire the Can Tho Bridge at a fairly close distance. Here, various water activities await, such as jet skiing, kayaking, and banana boat rides.
Refreshment stalls with tables and chairs line the beach area, shaded by coconut trees with wide canopies, providing a cool and intimate atmosphere. The ideal time to visit is in the late afternoon, as the weather is cool, gentle, and less intense 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 Mekong Delta. The main hall has an eight-roof tile roof in the style of the Tran dynasty, while the communal house has a four-roof tile roof in the style of the Ly dynasty. The drum tower and bell tower are designed in the style of the Keo Pagoda in Thai Binh province.
Inside the main hall, in the center, is a 3.5-ton bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, seated with a flower branch in hand. On either side are vivid and delicate statues of Bodhisattva Pho Hien and Bodhisattva Van Thu.
8. My Khanh Fruit Garden
Embark from Can Tho city along Nguyen Van Cu street towards Soc Trang, and you'll arrive at the tourist orchard of My Khanh – a renowned orchard in the South. With over 20 types of trees planted along the paths such as plums, mangoes, rambutans, jackfruits, strawberries, and durians, always fresh, fruitful, and with unique delicious flavors, it will give you a gentle, relaxing feeling.
Moreover, this place also hosts various traditional folk games such as pig racing, dog racing, monkey circus, crocodile fishing, making it suitable for groups of friends or families to relax on the weekend.
9. Hu Tieu Stove
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 Mr. Sau Hoai's hu tieu (noodle soup) stove. Well-known to tourists at home and abroad, his establishment combines orchard economy and industry with ecological and culinary tourism. Visitors here will tour the traditional hu tieu production facility (from grinding flour, coating the cake, drying, cutting strands, to packaging), fruit orchards, and enjoy dishes prepared from the stove's hu tieu products, such as pork bone noodle soup, crispy fried noodle soup, crispy fried noodle soup with shredded meat, and coconut milk dessert.
Enjoy the hottest all-inclusive resort package in the Mekong Delta
By Theo Little Duy
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourMarch 14, 2019
