Two days in the tranquil garden picking fruits

A two-day, one-night trip is enough for you to explore delicious dishes and visit the floating market in Cai Rang, self-picking and eating fresh fruits on Son Islet.

Two days in the fruit-filled garden during the Can Tho travel

Can Tho, about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City, is one of the attractive destinations for travelers in the era when people prefer short-distance travel. It offers delicious food and fun attractions. Without complex planning, just pack a few lightweight clothes, catch an early morning bus that takes about 3 hours, and you'll arrive in the land of white rice fields, refreshing yourself in two days.

Means of transportation

Dozens of bus companies travel to Can Tho from the Western Bus Station (Ho Chi Minh City) with ticket prices ranging from 120,000 to 300,000 VND/one-way, depending on the type of seat or bed (limousine, sleeper, etc.). A trip is available every 30 minutes.

For the adventurous, consider a motorbike journey along National Highway 1A through provinces like Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and finally reaching Can Tho. Travel time is over 4 hours, with many rest stops along the way.

From other cities, the most convenient option is to take a direct flight to Can Tho.

Can Tho is not expansive, with easy-to-navigate roads and rare traffic jams, making it easy to rent a motorbike for self-exploration. If traveling in a large group, an ideal suggestion is to rent electric bikes, saving costs and providing a cooler, more refreshing experience than taxis. The price of electric bikes is negotiable.

Where to Stay?

As the city develops its tourism, there are various accommodation options suitable for the needs and ages of travelers. Here are some suggestions:

– Dormitory rooms for young travelers who enjoy budget travel, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 VND per night. This type of accommodation is concentrated in Ninh Kieu District, making it convenient to reach nighttime entertainment spots.

– Garden houses designed for those seeking a living experience amidst lush orchards. Simple thatched-roof houses amid fruit-laden gardens, usually located away from the city center. In return, you can enjoy a tranquil and cool atmosphere. Prices range from 500,000 to 1 million VND per night.

– Upscale hotels and resorts located in the city center, along the river, equipped with full amenities and services for those with deeper pockets.

What to Eat?

Can Tho's cuisine is quite diverse, including the famous field mouse dish prepared in various aromatic styles, intriguing tourists. Cleaned mice are deep-fried to a golden crisp in fish sauce. Despite their small size, mice have plenty of meat, small bones, and a distinctive flavor.

Duck cooked with fermented tofu is one of the satisfying dishes favored by many, also a familiar dish for many Southern artists when they have the opportunity to travel to Can Tho. The broth is rich, the duck meat is clean and not fishy, soaked in flavor, and the fragrant taro adds a delicious aroma when eaten with various vegetables to avoid greasiness.

Blood clam porridge is a favorite local late-night dish. The thin porridge, eaten with fatty blood clams, can be enhanced with beef, squid, if desired. Adding a bit of watercress is the perfect touch. In addition, the Western Delta region offers a variety of snacks that can keep your taste buds active from morning till night, such as coconut milk tằm cake, dried snakehead fish salad, sesame rice balls, rice cakes, various types of sweet soup...

Where to Have Fun?

Most first-time visitors to Can Tho opt for the Cai Rang Floating Market – a distinctive cultural feature of the Mekong Delta. The market starts in the early morning around 2-3 am, but you can arrive at 5-6 am for a breakfast on the boat and a river cruise. After that, the market loses its charm. The ticket price for a 45-minute journey is approximately 150,000 VND/group of 1-4 people, 200,000 VND/group of 5-9 people. No need to buy tickets early as the service boats are quite abundant.

Exploring fruit orchards is a must-do activity during this season in your Can Tho travel. Currently, it's the season for dragon fruit, lychee, pomelo, etc. Two popular locations are Con Au and Con Son. Take a boat trip across the river to reach the islets. Here, tourists can experience fishing in canals, walk on monkey bridges, make cakes, or use a stick to pick fruits.

In the evening, the area near Ninh Kieu Wharf is lively. Many tourists enjoy strolling along the riverside, then heading to the Ninh Kieu night market to taste various delicacies or visit a riverside café to relax and admire the scenery, or walk on the pedestrian bridge for photo opportunities.

Source: Vi Yen/Ngoi Sao

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour