Top 10 Nearby Day Trip Destinations from Can Tho

Dong Thap is a province in the Mekong Delta, located in the Cuu Long River Delta region, with its center being Cao Lanh City. Visiting Dong Thap, tourists not only have the opportunity to admire the beauty of peaceful canals, vast rice fields, and fragrant lotus ponds, but also get to enjoy countless delicious specialties of the Mekong Delta.

About 60 km from Can Tho City, you can easily reach Dong Thap by motorbike or bus. Dong Thap has many interesting destinations for you to explore, such as:

• Phuoc Kien Pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda)
• Xeo Quyt Eco-tourism Area
• Sa Dec Flower Village
• Thap Muoi Lotus Field
• Lai Vung Pomelo Garden
• Bird Sanctuary
• Gao Giong Eco-tourism Area

One of the next destinations on this list is Bạc Liêu, which boasts numerous tourist attractions. Located 120km from Can Tho City, Bạc Liêu is worth a day trip. Among the notable attractions here, the most famous one currently is the wind power plant, an ideal spot for young people to take stunning photos akin to western skies.

Some recommended places to visit include:

• KDL Nhà Mát
• Wind power plant
• Phật bà Nam Hải (Nam Hải Buddha)
• Cao Văn Lầu Theater
• Bạc Liêu Mansion
• Xiêm Cáng Pagoda
• Old litchi garden
• ……

Noteworthy delicacies in Bạc Liêu that you shouldn't miss include coconut steamed cake, spicy beef vermicelli, sá bầu (a local dish), turnip cake... and last but not least, lychee, an indispensable specialty of this city. Visiting Bạc Liêu, you'll experience novel, interesting, and distinctive things, delicious dishes that touch the soul, and unique landmarks.

To make the most of a short trip, Kiên Giang is a wise choice. Located approximately 90km from Can Tho City, just a 3-hour ride by motorbike, you can reach the famous port city of Rạch Giá, the capital of Kiên Giang. Alternatively, you can opt for a bus ride to save time.

It's ideal to arrive on a weekend afternoon and spend a night in Rạch Giá, enjoying seafood restaurants and cafes in the coastal area, where you can relax with sea breezes and sparkling lights. Or, you can take a stroll in Phú Cường Residential Area and check in at the Phan Thị Ràng roundabout, where there's a nightly water music show.

If you visit during the day, consider an early trip to catch a boat to Hòn Tre, experiencing the sensation of sailing out to sea and enjoying fresh seafood. Hòn Tre is close to Rạch Giá, not as picturesque as Hòn Sơn, but feasible for a day trip. Moreover, it's budget-friendly, isn't it fantastic? With just a day, you can explore these spots. With more time, you can head to Hòn Sơn or Nam Du as well, and you won't regret choosing Kiên Giang as your destination. Recommended places to visit:

• Rạch Giá Port City
• Hòn Tre Island

Sóc Trăng is one of the attractive tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta region. Visitors to Sóc Trăng will marvel at the picturesque natural scenery with vast rice fields and fruitful orchards. If you visit on the fifteenth day of the lunar month, you can experience the famous Ok Om Bok festival of the Khmer people, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Witness how the locals celebrate the festival and participate in various games. Just 60km from Can Tho City, you can easily reach Sóc Trăng with a motorbike, where you can explore, enjoy local specialties, and learn about different cultures. Sóc Trăng is definitely worth a day off.

Some recommended places to visit:

• Bat Pagoda
• Bowl-style Pagoda
• Mud Clay Pagoda
• Tan Hue Vien Bakery
• Freshwater Lake
• Ngã Năm Floating Market
• Tan Long Stork Garden

Also located 120km from Can Tho City, An Giang is renowned far and wide for its expansive fields of storks, majestic mountains, and picturesque landscapes. Visitors can explore An Giang at any time of the year. However, the most enticing periods, offering insights into the local culture and way of life, are in April and August of the lunar calendar. These months witness two grand festivals of An Giang: the Ba Chua Su Festival at Sam Mountain (held from the 23rd to the 24th of the fourth lunar month) and the unique Buffalo Racing Festival at the end of the eighth lunar month.

Visiting An Giang is not just about tourism; it's also an opportunity for you to learn and experience the local culture. You can visit sacred temples, light incense for peace in your family, and explore some famous sites in An Giang:

• Miếu Bà Chúa Xứ (Lady Chúa Xứ Temple)
• Sam Mountain
• Forbidden Mountain
• Két Mountain
• Ta Pa Lake
• Trà Sư Melaleuca Forest
• Tức Dụp Historical Site
• Châu Đốc Floating Village
• Cham Village

The majority of people do not choose Trà Vinh as a destination because it is not a famous tourist spot. However, Trà Vinh boasts the windy Ba Động beach, clear blue water, and romantic windmills. It would be ideal to organize barbecue parties with family and friends on the beach, experiencing the sea breeze alongside the enticing aroma of grilled seafood.

Additionally, Trà Vinh offers other attractions such as the Bà Om pond, famous for its tranquil lake and unique ancient trees, attracting tourists. After visiting these spots, if you have time, you should visit Deja Vu Huỳnh Kha tourist area, a place highly favored by the online community. Some recommended places to visit:

• Ba Động Beach
• Bà Om Pond
• Deja Vu Huỳnh Kha Tourist Area

Delicacies in Trà Vinh include Bến Có rice noodle soup, rice gruel, and Chù ụ... After enjoying these dishes, on your way back, you should buy some coconut candy or flat rice cake as gifts.

When mentioning Vĩnh Long, you'll immediately think of lush fruit orchards or meandering canals filled with boats. With its proximity to Can Tho, just a bridge away, you can easily reach Vĩnh Long, making it both convenient and cost-effective. Vĩnh Long is perfect for exploration, discovering the culture of the Mekong Delta, and enjoying unique forms of entertainment.

Visitors to Vĩnh Long are welcome throughout the year, but summer - the time of lush fruit seasons - is the most suitable. Some places to consider:

• Vinh Sang Tourist Area
• Trường An Tourist Area
• Fruit orchards
• Trà Ôn Floating Market
• Long Thanh Pagoda
• Tiên CHâu Pagoda
• Rock garden
• Văn Thánh Temple

If you're in Vĩnh Long, you must try these dishes: Lục Sĩ rice paper rolls, grilled fish, raw fish with fermented sweet potatoes, fish soup, fried crunchy snakehead fish, steamed snails with ginger, grilled snakehead fish, Tài Có dumplings, squid noodles... and don't forget to buy fruits as gifts.

The distance from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City is not too far, only about 169km. Dubbed as the 'Pearl of the Far East,' Ho Chi Minh City has long been the cultural, economic, and political center of Vietnam. Traveling to Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City with over 300 years of history, you can encounter skyscrapers closely clustered, entertainment areas, bustling shopping centers, but also ancient villas and traditional markets that have existed for hundreds of years.

In Saigon, the weather is hot almost all year round, although not scorching like the North or sultry like the Central region. The average temperature is 27°C, and during peak sunshine hours, it can rise to over 40°C. There are two distinct seasons here: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May to November, so if you visit during this time, don't forget to bring an umbrella as sudden showers often occur. The dry season typically extends from December to April.

Some tourist attractions in Saigon that you should visit:

• Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
• Independence Palace
• Saigon Central Post Office
• Nguyen Hue Walking Street
• Ben Thanh Market
• Thủ Thiêm Bridge

Hậu Giang is a province in the Mekong Delta separated from Can Tho. Located about 50km from the city of Can Tho, Hậu Giang still retains the pristine beauty of nature. Ecotourism, with its lush river landscapes, is the typical tourism type of this province. Not only known as a major rice bowl of the Southwest region, Hậu Giang is also famous for its lush orchards, unique attractions, and historic revolutionary sites.

With a cool and mild climate, tourists can visit Hậu Giang at any time of the year. However, during the dry months (from October to September the following year) is the most favorable time to explore Hậu Giang. When visiting Hậu Giang, you should visit famous places like:

• Ngã Bảy Floating Market
• Tầm Vu Ecotourism Area
• Lung Ngọc Hoàng Nature Reserve
• Tây Đô Ecotourism Area
• Bà Bái Base
• Long Mỹ Cultural and Historical Area
• 75 Historical Site

In addition, Hậu Giang also offers famous dishes such as Cái Tắc Offal Porridge, snakehead fish sausage, old-fashioned vermicelli salad, snakehead fish with rice paper, siamese bamboo shoots, bamboo shoot buds, freshwater fish, Cầu Đúc pomelo, Phú Hữu five-leaf pomelo…

Bến Tre is an ideal destination for those who love to explore green spaces. Not only to check-in famous tourist attractions but also to immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of the Mekong Delta. Can Tho and Bến Tre are about 110km apart, so you can take a day trip there.

Prominent attractions in Bến Tre:

• Rowing boats in the coconut palm-lined canals, a beautiful sight to behold
• Visiting the Western-style fruit orchards while listening to traditional folk music
• Exploring coconut candy workshops and traditional beekeeping farms
• Visiting the traditional mat-weaving village
• Bến Tre's Chợ Lách Market

Some enticing specialties in the land of coconut Bến Tre that visitors shouldn't miss include: Bến Tre coconut rice, sliced rice cake soup, Mỹ Lồng rice paper, Sour soup with bông so fish,... And when you leave, don't forget to buy some delicious and fragrant coconut candies to give as gifts to friends and family, a specialty full of memories and the rich cultural identity of this region.