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Every Tet season marks an ideal time for travelers to embark on journeys of exploration and relaxation to renowned domestic tourist spots. Cần Thơ is no exception, attracting a multitude of domestic and international tourists at the beginning of the new year. Must-visit Tet destinations in Cần Thơ, such as Nam Nhã Pagoda, Bình Thủy Communal House, and Ninh Kiều Wharf, are captivating attractions not to be missed when visiting this city.
The 8 Most Fascinating Tet Destinations in Cần Thơ for 2021
Bình Thủy Ancient House
Bình Thủy Ancient House, renowned as the 'Most Beautiful Ancient House in the Western Region,' boasts a history spanning hundreds of years. Formerly owned by the Duong family, a wealthy intellectual family in the late 19th century, this house is the only ancient house in the Mekong Delta that has been preserved intact enough for visitors to experience the space and lifestyle of people from the previous century.
Visiting Bình Thủy Ancient House during Tet, you'll sense a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of times long forgotten. Moreover, with its stunning architecture, Bình Thủy Ancient House has also become a filming location for many famous movies such as 'The Channels of Alluvial Land,' 'The Beauty of the Western Region,' and especially 'Lamant' - a film that captivates enthusiasts of the seventh art.
Nam Nhã Pagoda
This is an ancient pagoda built in 1895, located on the most famous riverside of Can Tho City, the Binh Thuy River. Nam Nhã Pagoda is built in a harmonious architectural style blending both Eastern and Western influences, serving as a revolutionary activity area for patriotic citizens in the first half of the 20th century.
During every Tet tourism season in Can Tho, Nam Nha Pagoda is a must-visit destination for many tourists and locals alike. Most people come here to pray for a new year filled with peace and happiness.
Ong Pagoda
Ong Pagoda, also known as Quang Trieu Assembly Hall, is a temple located in Ninh Kieu District, built in 1896.
Admiring the ancient beauty at Ong Pagoda | Photo: @lehatruc, @nhitrinh_theora
Unlike Nam Nha Pagoda, Ong Pagoda features distinctive architectural characteristics of Cantonese Chinese people. The pagoda is also a sacred destination visited by many international tourists during the New Year.
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Bình Thủy Communal House
Located in Bình Thủy Ward, Bình Thủy District, this site has long been known to Can Tho residents as a landmark representing the pioneering and innovative period of the southwestern region in the 19th century. Bình Thủy Communal House is still preserved intact with artifacts, traces, and spiritual values typical of the wetland culture of Can Tho and the southwestern region. It is one of the places that tourists should visit during Tet to reminisce and learn more about the lives of Can Tho residents during tumultuous times.
Khoossa Rangwsay Pagoda
Known as Viễn Quang Pagoda in Vietnamese, this is a Khmer temple with a splendid and prominent architectural style.
Viễn Quang Pagoda with its unique architecture | Photo: Collected
Located in Ninh Kieu District, this temple is a Tet destination in Can Tho for Khmer religious followers and spiritual enthusiasts, as well as Can Tho residents in general.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho is a recognized tourist destination, considered the most worthwhile place to visit in Vietnam. The market usually starts from the early hours of the morning and is located about 4km from Ninh Kieu Wharf. It is the largest and most remarkable floating market in the Mekong Delta region, bustling with even more energy and excitement during Tet and the Lunar New Year.
Can Tho Memorial
When traveling to Can Tho for the New Year, besides visiting famous landmarks and spiritual sites, it's also a time for tourists to reminisce about the sacrifices and losses of the national heroes during the resistance war.
Can Tho Prison is a historical site established since 1867 and expanded over time. It is considered the largest revolutionary prison in the Mekong Delta region during the Vietnam War. This is an ideal Tet destination in Can Tho for tourists to reminisce about the glorious historical periods of Can Tho residents and the Vietnamese people in general at that time.
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Ninh Kieu Wharf
This is a must-visit tourist destination when talking about Can Tho during Tet. Formed in the 19th century and situated on the bank of the Hau River, Ninh Kieu Wharf has now transformed into the largest park in Can Tho with charming waterfront scenery. Every Tet, Ninh Kieu Wharf adorns itself with vibrant colors, adorned with flower markets along both sides of the road.
