All things need to know before travelling to Can Tho

Can Tho city is one of the most attractive destinations in Southern Vietnam. Besides, it was once called Tay Do – the capital of the West for more than a century. Moreover, this place stands out with its long history, rich nature and unique culture. In addition, Can Tho city bears the mark of rivers with crisscrossing canals, immense rice fields and lush gardens. The idyllic scenery and peaceful garden life create the unique charm of this land.

In particular, Can Tho city is a place where the cultures of the three ethnic groups Kinh, Khmer and Cham intersect. When you come here, you will be impressed by the sacred pagodas with unique architecture and colorful traditional festivals. And the local people are extremely friendly, hospitable and always willing to welcome visitors from near and far.

If you are looking for a destination that is both close to nature and rich in cultural identity. Come with Origin Vietnam to Can Tho city for your journey to explore the Southwest of Vietnam.

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1. Where Is Can Tho?

Can Tho is a coastal province and is located in the center of the Mekong Delta region. It is located along the Hau River, where the Hau River flows into the East Sea at two estuaries. Moreover, this is the most bustling and developed city in the Mekong Delta.

It plays the role of the economic, cultural, social, medical, educational and commercial center of the whole region. It is about 155 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City and about 1,825 km south of Hanoi. Geographical location:

  • North borders An Giang province and Dong Thap province.
  • East borders Vinh Long province and the East Sea.
  • South borders Ca Mau province.
  • West borders An Giang province.

2. How is Can Tho city unique?

Can Tho is located in the center of the lower Mekong River, stretching over 65 km along the west bank of the Hau River. With a natural area of ​​1,401 km², the city is not only an important traffic hub by road, river, sea and air. It is also a prominent economic – cultural – tourism center of the Southwest region of Vietnam.

In particular, this city has the characteristics of riverside plain terrain, a dense canal system and fertile land. It is very favorable for agriculture and tourism development. Types of tourism such as eco-tourism, garden tourism, river tourism, etc. are all very developed, attracting a large number of tourists. Notable destinations are My Khanh Tourist Village, Vam Xang, Gao Dua, Con Son, etc. with green space, peace and typical of the West.

Moreover, Can Tho is also a place where the cultures of many ethnic groups such as Kinh, Khmer, Hoa and Cham converge. This creates a diverse cultural identity, clearly expressed through cuisine, beliefs, art and traditional festivals. In addition, the city is famous for hundreds of unique ancient pagodas with the architecture of three large residential communities, along with many unique traditional craft villages.

In addition, it is impossible not to mention the rustic beauty of the vast rice fields, fruit-laden orchards. Such as: Cau Duc pineapple, Phu Huu grapefruit, Long Tri tangerine, or the famous Vi Thanh snakehead fish specialty. All combined with the mild climate and the sincere hospitality of the people, create a friendly, attractive and unique Can Tho.

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3. When is the best time to visit Can Tho city?

Can Tho has a tropical monsoon climate, with warm, pleasant weather all year round. Therefore, you can come here at any time. However, the period from November to April next year is considered the most ideal for sightseeing and experiencing outdoor tourism activities. Because the weather is dry, with little rain, light sunshine and very convenient for traveling.

Besides, if you want to admire the brilliant beauty of flower villages and the bustling atmosphere near Tet. Come to Can Tho from December to February. This is the season of blooming flowers, spring colors spread throughout the countryside. In addition, in the 10th lunar month every year, visitors have the opportunity to participate in the unique Ooc-Om-Bok festival of the Khmer people. It is notable for the activities of Ngo boat racing and releasing sparkling water lanterns.

Moreover, from May to August, Can Tho enters the season of ripe fruit. It is very suitable for those who love to explore the lush green orchards and enjoy the specialties of the garden. From September to November, the flood season brings the scene of overflowing rivers and unique experiences. Such as: Cai Rang floating market, enjoy food right on the boat and watch the bustling trading scene in the middle of the river in the early morning.

No matter what season you come, Can Tho always has its own charms, promising to bring you a complete and memorable journey.

4. How To Get To Can Tho?

4.1 From Hanoi to Can Tho

4.1.1 By plane

If you want to save time and health, the fastest way is to book a flight to Can Tho. Major airlines in Vietnam such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet or Bamboo Airways all have direct flights from Hanoi to Can Tho.

The price of a flight ticket from Hanoi to Can Tho ranges from 800,000 to 2,500,000 VND/ticket/way, depending on the airline and the flight time you choose. You should note that the earlier you book your flight, the more cost-effective it is and the more options you have.

4.1.2 By train

If you have a lot of free time, you can choose this means of transport. The train from Hanoi to Sai Gon takes about 30 hours to travel, equivalent to more than 1600 km from Hanoi to Saigon. Then, when arriving at Saigon station, you will take a bus or taxi to Can Tho. Because the North – South Vietnam train line has not yet exploited the Hanoi – Can Tho route.

4.1.3 By bus

You can easily catch a bus at bus stations in Hanoi such as: Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam and My Dinh. There are many bus companies traveling to Can Tho, with costs ranging from 800,000 – 1,000,000 VND.

4.2 From Saigon to Can Tho

4.2.1 By bus

It takes an average of 3 – 4 hours, you can travel from Saigon to Can Tho by booking a bus ticket, or going to Mien Tay bus station to buy a ticket. The price of a Saigon – Can Tho bus ticket ranges from 150,000 – 180,000 VND. Some reputable bus companies that you can refer to are: Mai Linh, Hoang Long, Phuong Trang, …

Just keep track of the pick-up and drop-off times and locations of the bus companies to match your travel route, you can easily reach your destination.

4.2.2 By motorbike or personal car

The distance from Saigon – Can Tho is about 165 km, not too far for people to use personal vehicles such as motorbikes or personal cars. It ensures both proactive scheduling, convenience, and the ability to enjoy the scenery along the way. If you travel continuously, it will take you about 3.5 – 4 hours. However, the prerequisite is that you must carefully study the route, check the vehicle carefully before departing and comply with road traffic laws to ensure safety for the trip.

Starting from the center of Saigon city, you follow Vo Van Kiet street to the Southwest about 15 km to the roundabout intersecting with National Highway QL1A. From here, you turn left onto QL1A and just travel along this road about 140 km to reach the center of Can Tho city.

4.3 Means of transportation in Can Tho city

  • By motorbike: The most convenient means of transportation to Can Tho is motorbike. It helps you save costs, and you can take the initiative in your schedule. The price to rent a motorbike in Can Tho is about 150,000 – 200,000 VND/vehicle/day, depending on the type of vehicle you choose, motorbike or scooter.
  • Taxi: In addition to motorbikes, you can choose to take a taxi when traveling to Can Tho. It is suitable for families or groups of about 3-4 people. Note that you should choose a reputable taxi company such as: Mai Linh, Vinasun, Mekong, Khanh Cuong, ….
  • By boat: This is a special feature in Can Tho, you will experience traveling by boat when traveling to Cai Rang floating market, Con Son, Ninh Kieu wharf, … Remember to negotiate the price before renting a boat.

5. Sightseeings In Can Tho

5.1 Cai Rang floating market – the most bustling floating market in Can Tho

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It is not by chance that this place is voted TOP 3 most beautiful floating markets. And it is one of the 10 most beautiful canals in Asia. Cai Rang floating market is one of the famous tourist destinations in Can Tho that you must visit to take a boat ride along the bustling Ninh Kieu river.

The market is located on the waterway of Can Tho river – Xa No canal. So, when walking on Cai Rang floating market, you can also buy handicrafts, urgent, food, drinks, coffee, etc.

5.2 Binh Thuy Ancient House

  • Address: 142/144 Bui Huu Nghia, Binh Thuy, Can Tho.
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Binh Thuy Ancient House is one of 70 ancient houses in Can Tho with many cultural and historical values. This is the ancient house of the Duong family, built in 1870. With more than 100 years of history, the house has also been studied by many people. To this day, the grandson of the Duong family is still living in the house and taking care of the house and receiving guests every day.

In particular, Binh Thuy Ancient House bears the strong imprint of Eastern feng shui. It harmoniously combines the two cultures of East and West to create a unique, aesthetically pleasing architectural block that stands out in this city. Furthermore, it was also chosen as the filming location for the 1992 French film The Lover.

5.3 Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

  • Address: My Khanh, Phong Dien, Can Tho.
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About 15 km from the center of Can Tho, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery attracts many Buddhists as well as tourists interested in culture and beliefs. Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery was built according to the Buddhist architecture of the Ly – Tran Dynasty with millions of statues of 18 Arhats, statues of Buddha Shakyamuni, and statues of Bodhisattvas.

Besides, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery has an area of ​​over 38,000m2, the architectural landscape of the Truc Lam Yen Tu sect. And it is a famous destination where tourists often come here with ao dai, ancient costumes, or graceful turtles.

5.4 Ninh Kieu Wharf – a symbol of Can Tho city

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Located on the right bank of the Hau River, between the confluence of the Hau River and Can Tho River and adjacent to Hai Ba Trung Street, Ninh Kieu District. Ninh Kieu Wharf has become a symbol of Can Tho city.

Furthermore, with its poetic and lyrical beauty, Ninh Kieu Wharf is not only a symbol of the people of the river region but also goes into poetry and people’s hearts. From Ninh Kieu Wharf, you can easily visit other tourist destinations.

5.5 Ninh Kieu Night Market

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Ninh Kieu Night Market is located opposite Ninh Kieu Wharf Park. The market mainly sells clothes, shoes, etc. Walking here, you can buy a lot of clothes without worrying about the price. The impressive point of the market is that there are stalls specializing in selling t-shirts with printed photos on them immediately.

The images are according to available templates prepared by the buyer or specified on available photo covers. Therefore, Ninh Kieu Night Market is a place where you can visit and shop for gifts after your trip to Can Tho.

5.6 Ong Pagoda

  • Address: 32 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
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Located in the city center, you must visit this place when coming to Can Tho. Ong Pagoda has a strong East Asian architectural style, a unique check-in location for tourists. People decorated this place brilliantly but still has an ancient solemnity.

Especially, Ong Pagoda is one of the ancient pagodas in Can Tho that represents the unique culture of the Chinese people. With sophisticated architecture, patterns imbued with distinctive Chinese culture. The beauty of the pagoda still lasts over time. Deserving of being a beautiful pagoda in the Southwest, it has become a famous destination of Can Tho. When coming here, visitors can both admire the ancient beauty and sincerely pray for peace and happiness.

5.7 Love Bridge

  • Address: Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
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If you come to Can Tho with your lover, going to Can Tho Love Bridge is very reasonable. Watching the sunrise or sunset at Love Bridge are both unique experiences here. According to our experience, the ideal time to check in at Can Tho Love Bridge is from 7-9 pm. This is the time when the streets are lit up and the bridge is bustling with people coming to have fun.

5.8 Hung Kings Temple

  • Address: Vo Van Kiet, Binh Thuy, Binh Thuy, Can Tho.
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With a total area of ​​about 39,000 m2, Hung Kings Temple consists of 14 temples built to worship the kings who built and defended the country. This is a destination where many people loved and explored it. The temple is conveniently located, so you can easily get here by many means of transport such as motorbikes, cars, etc. to explore the unique architecture and learn about the historical culture of the nation.

5.9 Tay Do Night Market

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The bustling, bustling night market scene with a diverse and unique culinary area is a place that visitors cannot miss, especially for those who want to buy specialties as gifts.

5.10 Alley 51 – Busy food street

  • Address: Alley 51 is located on 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
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Located right in the city center, it is famous for its bustling, bustling culinary street. Although it is just an alley, when arriving here, no one can expect that this is a “culinary paradise” with many restaurants and cafes.

This place also gathers crowded restaurants and milk tea shops. Coffee shops with quiet spaces suitable for studying or working are often open from morning to afternoon.

5.11 Nga Nam floating market

Also a province in the river region, Can Tho city has an extremely famous Nga Nam floating market. This is a market on the river with an extremely favorable position, is the intersection of five rivers emitting five paths: Ca Mau and Vinh Quoi. Long My, Thanh Tri passed and Phung Hiep went down.

Floating market in Nga Nam town, Thanh Tri, Can Tho city. This place is fully traded, especially the fruits. When you come here, you will enjoy the specialties as well as understand more about the local daily life.

5.12 Bat Pagoda

This is an architectural work typical of Khmer ethnic architecture in Can Tho. Bat Pagoda is located at 73B, Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Can Tho City. The architecture of the pagoda is to represent the architecture of the Khmer Southern Theravada Buddhist line. It’s been built since about the sixteenth until now and still retains quite its beauty.

Inside the temple is extremely designed to blend in between the pagoda and the outer space. Especially when you come here, you will see thousands of pretty bats hanging from trees on the temple grounds.

5.13 Cu Lao Dung

Cu Lao Dung is a district located at the end of the Hau River, near the Tran De estuary and Dinh An estuary. Cu Lao Dung owns a natural canal system with many rare and rich flora and fauna. When visiting Cu Lao Dung, you will participate in many activities such as walking on a bamboo bridge through the forest, catching snails, and fishing for sea crabs. Or enjoy honey coconut water and cycling to visit the mudskipper beach,

5.14 Khmer Museum

If you have the opportunity to come to Can Tho then definitely do not ignore this place, visit here you will partly understand the cultural beauty of Khmer Ethiopian.

Khmer Museum is located in Ward 6, Soc Trang Town, Can Tho city. This is a building according to the architecture of Khmer pagoda and inside it contains many artifacts reflecting the spiritual life as well as the daily and unique life of Khmer ethnic people. In addition, this place also exhibits extremely special types of costumes, musical instruments, etc.

If you are a person who likes to explore cultural values ​​or simply do not know anything about Khmer people. This is the place you should visit.

5.15 Som Rong Pagoda

Som Rong Pagoda has the full name of Botum Vong Sa Som Rong. This is a pagoda with unique Khmer cultural colors, combined with the mark of modern architecture to create an impressive beauty.

In addition, the campus of Som Rong Pagoda is divided into many different areas. But the most prominent is still the main tower. The pagoda has a rather poetic beauty in the afternoon under the sunset. This is an ideal Can Tho tourist destination for religious tourists.

5.16 Tan Long stork garden

With quite favorable natural conditions, Can Tho is a suitable place for many species of plants and animals to grow, especially here. There is Tan Long stork garden which is home to many rare storks.

Tan Long stork garden is located in Long Binh commune, Nga Nam, Can Tho city. It’s managed by Huynh Van Muoi’s family. When coming to this place, you can feel the peaceful and relaxing space with an area of ​​1.5 hectares. Many species of birds and storks are here. Such as: chicken stork, white stork, buffalo stork, gongs, etc., live in harmony in this place. Every day at dawn or dusk, this stork garden chirps by the sound of birds, the wings of wings flying away, returning.

In addition, when coming to this place. You can also enjoy a variety of rustic specialties of Can Tho or the river region in general.

5.17 Pink trumpet flower road

From National Highway 1A towards Can Tho, when you reach Hung Vuong street near the center of Chau Thanh, you will have the opportunity to admire two rows of pink trumpet trees on the roadside showing off their splendid colors. However, you need to pay attention to the time if you want to visit this place. Pink trumpet flowers here usually only bloom from February to June.

5.18 Temple of Clay

This temple is located at 286 Ton Duc Thang, Ward 5, Can Tho city. Clay Temple also has another name: Buu Son Tu and has a life of more than 200 years. At present, each day, there are about 200 visits.

The famous Clay Temple with 1901 Buddha statues, over 200 summoned beasts, stupas, incense sticks, etc. made of clay. Also here along with 200kg candles can burn for decades. Da Bao Tower here is 13 storeys high, each floor has up to 16 doors, each door will be placed a Buddha statue. There is also the Stupa Tower and many other beautiful buildings.

Until now, the descendants of the Ngo family still preserved and protected this Clay Temple carefully to memorize the great merit of his father’s time.

5.19 Kh’leang Pagoda

Kh’leang Pagoda is located at 71 Mau Than Street, Hamlet 5, Ward 6, Can Tho City. This is the oldest pagoda in Can Tho, with a lifespan of nearly 500 years. It was built around 1553.

It is also a place to celebrate religious rituals. This is also a place to keep many Buddhist teachings, where many cultural festivals are typical of Khmer people. According to legend, at the beginning the pagoda. It’s built with bamboo, wood and leaf materials, from the contributions of the people in the area.

5.20 Provincial Party Committee

When referring to the famous Can Tho tourist sites. This is a historical site you should visit. Can Tho Provincial Party Committee is based in a Melaleuca forest in My Phuoc commune, My Tu.

This base area was built from the resistance war against France with an area of ​​up to 310 hectares. This is one of the important bases that contributed to the victory of the national resistance. It is covered by interlacing trees and canals.

Inside the base area, there are many items. Such as a conference room, cellar, military camp, radio station, protection, etc. This is a tourist destination, inspiring revolutionary traditions for the people, especially the younger generation to better understand the resistance of the nation.

5.21 Ong Bon Pagoda

Ong Bon Pagoda is a special pagoda in Can Tho City. In the middle of the land bearing the mark of Southern Buddhism, Ong Bon Pagoda evokes the colors of East Asia. The parallel sentences on the wall and the red lanterns hanging in front of the gate have extremely great spiritual significance.

5.22 My Phuoc Islet

Referring to the river area. It is impossible to ignore the middle river with all kinds of fruit trees. My Phuoc islet is one of the most famous places in Can Tho.

Located in the middle of Hau river, in Nhon My commune. This place has all kinds of fruits from durian, citrus to Siamese, mango, longan, etc. At this place, visitors can enjoy delicious fresh fruit. Sweet and sweet at the garden with the specialties of the local people here. Weekends are spent gathering with friends to have fun, picking fruits right in the middle of the river is also a memorable experience.

5.23 Binh An ecological tourism area

Binh An eco-tourism area is one of Can Tho’s favorite tourist sites. It’s located at 71, Ward 2, Can Tho city . This is one of the favorite eco-tourism areas in this place.

Binh An eco-tourism area is full of activities, entertainment games, restaurants, stage performances … to meet the needs of tourists when coming here. In addition, the campus is arranged with many green trees, swimming pools, fish ponds… It’s great to spend a weekend tour from Ho Chi Minh City. This is an interesting choice for you,

If you are too familiar with the architectural works of Khmer people, then this will be the place to show the development and modernity of Soc Trang.

5.24 Mo O Beach

Mo O Beach is one of the places that still retains its wild and pure beauty. When you come here, you can experience many activities such as fishing, mud sliding, catching crabs. In addition, you also have the opportunity to explore the primeval flooded forest which is home to rare species of flora and fauna.

5.25 Ho Be ecological tourism area

With favorable natural conditions, Can Tho has developed a type of ecotourism. This Ho Be tourist site is located at Nam Song Hau, Vinh Chau, Can Tho.

This is the place you should definitely try when coming to Can Tho. It is adjacent to the sea and the sea here and still retains its inherent wildness. The beach is extremely clean with long white sandy beaches. If you want to camp near the sea or just travel during the day, the Ho Be eco-tourism area is an extremely suitable choice. Another plus point for this place is that the place has extremely cheap seafood and the people are extremely happy and enthusiastic.

5.26 Zen Monastery Site

Truc Lam Soc Trang Zen Monastery has a fairly large area, about 6 hectares. This is a spiritual destination visited by many Buddhists. In addition, Truc Lam Soc Trang Zen Monastery is also an architectural attraction with massive works of art, depicting a sacred space for Buddhists to worship.

5.27 Chen Kieu Pagoda

Chen Kieu Pagoda is also known as Sa Lon Pagoda. The pagoda is located on Highway 1A, on the way to Ca Mau. This place has an architectural style that bears the mark of Theravada Buddhism and unique Khmer culture.

As the name suggests, what makes this pagoda special is the wall covered with pieces of porcelain taken from cups and plates with unique patterns. This type of cup painting has created a unique beauty for Sa Lon Pagoda.

When visiting Sa Lon Pagoda, you will have the opportunity to admire the unique architectural mark with the cultural exchange of Kinh, Khmer and Chinese ethnic groups. This is a suitable destination for cultural tourism enthusiasts who love to explore Theravada Buddhism.

5.28 Nga Bay Phung Hiep Floating Market

Nga Bay Phung Hiep Floating Market is the busiest place for trading and buying and selling activities in the Can Tho area. People often start trading here at 3am. If you want to experience the floating market of the West, you can go to Nga Bay Floating Market.

5.29 Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve

This is the only remaining mangrove nature reserve in Can Tho. It is considered the “green lung” of the Mekong Delta. Moreover, the vegetation here is extremely rich, still retaining the wild features of the river region. In addition, during the flood season, thousands of water birds come here to take refuge, creating a vivid natural picture.

5.30 Thien An Nga Bay Strawberry Garden

Thien An Nga Bay Strawberry Garden has thousands of strawberry trees. They are planted with many different strawberry varieties, so the fruit is usually available all year round. When you come here, you will see the strawberry gardens full of fruit, pick each strawberry to enjoy in the garden. This will be an extremely interesting experience for tourists when coming here to visit and travel.

5.31 Xa No Park

Xa No Park is the most famous park in Can Tho, located right in the center of Vi Thanh city. Moreover, Xa No Park is very cool and airy, suitable for walking and sightseeing. In particular, this place is very crowded with people coming to have fun and gather in the evening. Not only tourists but also local people.

5.32 Vi Thuy Betel Village

Vi Thuy Betel Village is both a traditional cultural feature and serves the needs of everyone during holidays or weddings. In addition, Vi Thuy Betel Village is both a kingdom of betel leaves and a unique check-in location in Can Tho that many tourists come to visit and take photos.

5.33 Truc Lam Can Tho Zen Monastery

Truc Lam Zen Monastery is a place to practice Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen. It is a Zen sect with a strong Vietnamese cultural identity founded and developed by King Tran Nhan Tong. Moreover, this is also a place to preserve and promote the traditional values ​​of Buddhist culture. It connects historical and cultural relics of the locality and is a spiritual tourism highlight in Can Tho.

5.34 Vi Thuy Melaleuca Forest

Not only is it a tourist destination, but it also contains many cultural beauties of the people of the Mekong Delta. When you come to Vi Thuy Melaleuca Forest, you will take a boat along the canals under the deep green canopy of trees in the forest and admire the surrounding scenery. This is also the largest investment project for tourism ever in Can Tho. It will create momentum for the development of the potential for eco-tourism, river tourism, and garden tourism of the province in the coming time.

5.35 BamBoo Garden

The beautiful bamboo path at Bamboo Garden always attracts visitors to visit and take photos, especially young people who like to “check-in”. This place is a landscape painting of a peaceful countryside that is hard to find in the noisy city.

5.36 Kitty & Minnied Amusement Park

Designed according to a modern entertainment model with many beautiful views. With an overwhelming European style, it will bring many emotions with a variety of fun and entertainment activities with Western fairy tale colors.

5.37 Seven Ancient Wonders Park

This place impresses with a large fountain in the middle, surrounded by simulations of ancient wonders. Such as: Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece), Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt), Statue of the Sun God Rhodes (Greece). Or Mausoleum (Türkiye), Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt), Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq), Temple of Artemis (Türkiye). When you come here, you will be able to visit and take pictures in many beautiful spaces. In addition, you can also watch water music with sound in the evening.

6. Some Eco-Tourism Areas In Can Tho

6.1 Gian Gua Relic Area

  • Address: Nhon Khanh Hamlet, Nhon Nghia Commune, Phong Dien, Can Tho City.

With banyan trees – a tree species representing the flooded ecological zone of the Mekong Delta that is over 100 years old. Gian Gua Relic Area is a typical natural ecological area that shouldn’t be missed if you travel to Can Tho. When coming to Gian Gua Relic, you will surely be overwhelmed by a sturdy primeval banyan trellis. With many trees, many branches intertwined, tightly intertwined like a giant net.

6.2 Con Son Tourist Area

  • Address: Binh Thuy, Can Tho.

A rustic tourist area, from the scenery to the people. This is a destination favored by nature with rows of green orchards with fresh, sweet fruits. Along with a diverse ecosystem with traditional craft villages imbued with the Southern style, the scenery here is beautiful, simple and rustic. When you come here, you will discover the inherent simplicity of the scenery and the lives of the people.

6.3 My Khanh Tourist Area

  • Address: No. 335 Lo Vong Cung, Nhon My Hamlet, My Khanh Commune, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City.

My Khanh Tourist Area is considered by many visitors from near and far as “a miniature of the South”. This place introduces the beauty of cultural architecture and art with traditional craft villages. This large artificial ecological area with many places to play, take virtual photos and most especially a mini water park, is a place for you to freely “let loose” to relieve the heat.

Besides, this is a destination for those who love to explore, visit and participate in many interesting games. Relive memories of the West such as: cycling across the bridge, walking on the monkey bridge, the shaking bridge, etc. In addition, you can also visit the fruit garden, enjoy Western cuisine and get extremely cool “virtual life” photos here.

6.4 Ong De Ecotourism Area

  • Address: Group 26, My Khanh, Phong Dien, Can Tho.

Ong De Ecotourism Area has an area of ​​about 3 hectares, designed according to a comprehensive tourism model with diverse services. From entertainment, relaxation to cuisine. When you come here, you will enjoy the extremely cool, relaxing atmosphere. When you can row a boat yourself through each small canal to visit the fruit garden full of fruit and freely enjoy delicious fresh fruits.

6.5 Lung Tram Tourist Area

  • Address: National Highway 61C, Nhon Khanh Hamlet, Nhon Nghia Commune, Phong Dien, Can Tho.

If you are passionate about ecotourism but are afraid of the heat, the Lung Tram tourist area is definitely the most reasonable destination. This place is surrounded by fresh, cool green space. Therefore, you can come here at any time of the year without fear of the heat. However, when visiting here, don’t forget to bring a hat, apply sunscreen, and insect repellent carefully to make the tour more complete.

6.6 Bang Lang Stork Garden

  • Address: Thoi Binh 1, Thuan An Ward, Thot Not District, Can Tho.

Bang Lang Stork Garden is located about 60 km from Can Tho city. This is the largest bird playground in the Mekong Delta region, which will bring you a sense of peace and relaxation from the first moments you set foot here. The entrance to the stork garden is shaded by green bamboo, going deeper into the garden is a whole ecosystem waiting for you to explore.

6.7 Lung Cot Cau Tourist Area

  • Address: Nhon Nghia Commune, Phong Dien District, Can Tho City.

Lung Cot Cau Tourist Area is a tourist destination for garden tourism enthusiasts with fruit gardens that bear fruit all year round. There are also many folk games and daily activities. Such as fishing in ditches, rowing boats, walking on monkey bridges, swinging across rivers, digging for tubers, picking fruits, cooking by yourself,… In addition, when you come here, you can also enjoy hundreds of rustic dishes from the South!

6.8 Mini Beach

  • Address: The bar is located right on Bai Cat, along the Hau River.

This place is also known as the “artificial beach” of Can Tho. True to its name Mini Beach, when you come here, you will fully feel the space of a “miniature beach” with shady coconut trees and sparkling lights hanging everywhere. At Mini Beach, you can order drinks to enjoy with some simple dishes, sip and enjoy relaxing moments. In particular, there are also “chill chill” Acoustic music sessions.

7. Specialties When Traveling To Can Tho

Coming to Can Tho and exploring local cuisine is a favorite activity of culinary connoisseurs. Pocket some delicious Can Tho dishes right away.

7.1 Nem Nuong Cai Rang

At the top of the list of must-eat dishes when coming to Can Tho is Nem Nuong Cai Rang. It is so delicious that you must definitely enjoy it if you have the opportunity to come to Can Tho!

  • Reference price: 30,000 – 50,000 VND/serving.
  • Places with delicious Nem Nuong: 17 Hoa Binh, Tan An, Ninh Kieu.

7.2 Lau Ca Linh with Dien Dien flower

It can be said that Can Tho is the “cradle” of extremely unique and rich fish hotpot dishes. The unique taste of Linh fish hotpot with wild sesban flowers comes from the sweetness of young Linh fish, combined with the crispy, sour taste of wild sesban flowers. In particular, you can eat a Linh fish hotpot with rice or fresh noodles, dipped in a little salty fish sauce mixed with chili. Which will definitely make you unable to put down your chopsticks. Eating is “addictive”.

  • Reference price: 120,000 VND – 250,000 VND/pot.

Some delicious Linh flower hotpot restaurants that we recommend for you:

  • Can Tho fish sauce hotpot restaurant: No. 162 Tran Ngoc Que – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.
  • Ma Nam fish sauce hotpot: located at No. 98 Huynh Cuong Street – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.
  • Mam hotpot restaurant: located at No. 24/41 Tran Viet Chau – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.

7.3 Grilled Snakehead Fish

With its unique flavor and simple preparation, grilled snakehead fish has become a typical rustic dish of the Southern river region of Vietnam. When traveling to Can Tho, you should definitely try this rustic yet delicious dish.

  • Reference price: 80,000 – 140,000 VND/piece.

Some delicious restaurants that we recommend:

  • An: 15 – 19 – 21 Tran Van Hoai, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Dong Xanh: 211 Nguyen Van Linh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Man: 184 Huynh Cuong, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Grilled snakehead fish with lemongrass: 573 Tran Quang Dieu, Binh Thuy, Can Tho.

7.4 Fish Sauce Hot Pot

From rustic fish sauces such as Linh fish, sac fish, and snakehead fish, people have skillfully processed them into a pot of hotpot with a rich flavor but not too strong. So anyone can enjoy it. When eating fish sauce hotpot, you will definitely feel all the quintessence of Western cuisine. It is a perfect blend of fish sauce, fish, shrimp, squid and vegetables that are only found in the river area such as water lilies, water mimosa, and water mimosa.

  • Reference price: 150,000 VND – 300,000 VND/pot.

Recommended delicious places to eat:

  • Can Tho fish sauce hotpot: located at 162 Tran Ngoc Que – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.
  • Fish sauce hotpot restaurant: located at 24/41 Tran Viet Chau – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.
  • Ma Nam fish sauce hotpot: located at 98 Huynh Cuong street – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho.

7.5 Banh Cong

For those who love snacks, Banh Cong is a dish that cannot be missed. It is both delicious and cheap, you will never forget it after eating it, it is worth trying. The cake is made from the main ingredients of green bean flour and shrimp. To make a delicious and authentic Banh Cong, there are many small steps from kneading the dough to frying the cake.

The cake crust has an eye-catching golden yellow color. The flavor blends between the fatty green bean flour and the delicious shrimp filling. When eating the cake, you will feel the crispy taste, dip the cake in sweet and sour fish sauce or rich fish sauce. Eating with green vegetables makes the dish more flavorful.

  • Reference price: 10,000 – 35,000 VND/serving.
  • Recommended delicious restaurant: 86/38 Ly Tu Trong, An Cu ward, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.

Suggested addresses for delicious banh cong restaurants:

  • Banh cong Co Ut: 86/38, Ly Tu Trong street, An Cu ward, Ninh Kieu district
  • Banh cong Ba Ut Lu: Tran Phu, Hung Loi, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
  • 292 restaurant banh cong: 292, 30/04 street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.

7.6 Grilled goby fish in reed tubes

“One bite is intoxicating, two bites are intoxicating”, this is the most accurate way to describe the delicious taste of grilled goby fish in reed tubes. Fresh goby fish after being washed are marinated with spices, put in reed tubes and grilled,… This direct grilling method makes the goby fish softer, sweeter, especially the reed tube juice that flows out and permeates each goby fish, making the dish’s flavor special.

  • Reference price: 90,000 – 150,000 VND/fish.
  • Recommended delicious restaurants: Hoa Su Restaurant, KDL, Ninh Kieu.

7.7 Can Tho Banh Xeo

Hidden in the crispy, fatty golden crust is a filling of meat and shrimp, wrapped with raw vegetables and dipped in rich fish sauce, this is the flavor that tourists from all over will never forget.

Suggested addresses of delicious Banh Xeo restaurants:

  • Banh Xeo Muoi Xiem: 13/3, Street 917, Tra Noc Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City.
  • Xeo cake 7 Toi: 45 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cai Son, Hang Bang, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
  • Banh Xeo Ngoc Ngan: 74 Le Loi, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.

7.8 Grilled snails with green pepper

Even the most fastidious diners will be fascinated by this dish. That has both the spicy taste of pepper and the sweet taste of snails.

Suggested addresses of delicious grilled snails with green pepper:

  • Hoa Su Restaurant: Cai Khe Con Roundabout, Le Loi, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
  • Song Que Restaurant: 32 Le Loi, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Chi Toi Restaurant: 27-29 Le Loi, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.

7.9 Duck cooked with fermented bean curd

This duck dish cooked with fermented bean curd is a famous specialty not only of the river region. But it is also in the top 100 typical dishes of Vietnam.

Suggested addresses of delicious duck cooked with fermented bean curd restaurants:

  • Thanh Giao duck cooked with fermented bean curd: Alley 1, No. 1/8 Ly Tu Trong Street, An Phu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.
  • Kim Lien duck cooked with fermented bean curd: Alley 1 Ly Tu Trong, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
  • Cam Tu duck cooked with fermented bean curd: Alley 1 Ly Tu Trong, An Phu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.

7.10 Phong Dien rice vermicelli

Rice vermicelli made from rice flour and fragrant golden roasted pork is a culinary masterpiece that anyone who eats it will remember forever. Banh hoi is served with grilled spring rolls, various raw vegetables such as sour star fruit, cucumber, pineapple, green banana, banana flower, pickled shallots, chili, lemongrass, etc. Pick up a little bit of each, roll it in the banh hoi, with grilled spring rolls, crushed roasted peanuts, dip it in a bowl of sauce mixed with enough sour, spicy, salty, sweet flavors and you can enjoy it right away.

So, you should come to the Ecological Garden – Ut Zdach Banh Hoi Oven at 509 Provincial Road 61B, Nhon Binh Hamlet, Nhon Ai Commune, Phong Dien District to enjoy this famous Can Tho specialty.

7.11 Dumplings

Dumplings are a Chinese dish that is “hunted” by young people in Can Tho. The dumplings have a moderate crust, the filling inside is seasoned richly in the Chinese style. The ground meat and shrimp are tightly wrapped. When eating, you will feel the sweet, rich taste of the filling filling in your mouth, making diners always excited.

Address:

  • A Chay Dumplings: 38 Nguyen An Ninh Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • A Hao – Dumplings & Noodles – Nguyen Trai: 13 Nguyen Trai, Thoi Binh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.

7.12 Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are considered a special “snack” loved by many people in Can Tho. Similar to other regions, Can Tho spring rolls include familiar ingredients such as boiled meat, boiled shrimp, raw vegetables, cucumber, bean sprouts, mango and a few sprigs of chives, etc.

The soul of this spring roll dish lies in the dipping sauce. It can be diluted with garlic and chili fish sauce, a characteristic thick bean sauce or fish sauce to enhance the rich flavor of the spring rolls. If you have the opportunity to visit Can Tho, remember to visit Ninh Kieu wharf, to enjoy spring rolls while admiring the lyrical Hau River. It will definitely bring many unforgettable experiences.

7.13 Noodle soup with fish:

The characteristic of this dish is stewed soup. with pig bones for a long time. Do not add grease. And the noodles here only use the fish to get the meat with shrimp, fresh squid and pork. Can Tho noodle soup has the sweetness of the soup, the fat and crunchy fleshy taste of the pig, and the fatty fish meat is sweet and spicy.

7.14 Vermicelli rice salad:

A variation of salad dish with main ingredients. Such as shrimp, vermicelli, vegetables, and price … And the people here change by putting all the ingredients into 1 bowl, mixed with water dots then enjoying rice.

7.15 Pia cake:

A unique combination of Chinese cuisine and Western cuisine. The cake is made from wheat flour, inside the durian kernel, salted eggs or other flavors such as taro, green beans,…The cake is soft, flexible, and delicious.

7.16 Cake with jelly:

This kind of cake has many names. Such as bau, sau, tra … They made the jelly cake from rice flour mixed with green beans and eggs. It is multiplied with chopped pork marinated with thick spices inside. The dumplings eat very well if they are served with vegetables of the region. Such as: Basil, lettuce, cabbage, ginger…

7.17 Sesame Apple:

Sesame is made from thin taro and then dried under the sun for about 3 days. When eating, cut a rectangular piece of taro and mix it with the sugar water that has been won into candy. Then roll it over ripe roasted sesame. The crispy, crispy sesame has the aroma of sesame and the sweetness of the malt covering the outer layer.

7.18 Braised star goby with lemongrass and chili:

Star goby usually appears around June and July every year. If you travel to Can Tho at this time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy it. People can process Star goby into many dishes. However, the most delicious is the braised goby with lemongrass and chili.

7.19 Banh Khot:

Banh Khot is made from rice flour, wheat flour, turmeric powder, coconut milk and chicken eggs. The filling includes steamed beans and stir-fried shrimp with a little seasoning. The cake is poured into a mold placed on a hot oven, covered for 2-3 minutes and cooked.

In addition, when cooked, Banh Khot has a turmeric yellow color, is crispy and has the sweetness of rice, the fatty taste of coconut water, and the aroma of turmeric and green onions. They served this cake with vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts and herbs, coconut milk, sweet and sour fish sauce and a little chili.

7.20 Shrimp crackers:

The main ingredients include wheat flour, shrimp or shrimp meat ground with a little crushed pepper. After mixing together, the above ingredients will be stuffed into long, tube-shaped cloth bags. After steaming, people cut them into rectangular or round slices and dry them. Before eating, the cake must be fried with boiling cooking oil, the cake will expand.

7.21 Duck noodle soup with pepper:

Actually, the Chinese brought this dish to Vietnam. Later, the Can Tho people harmonized the spices in the duck noodle dish to better suit the Vietnamese taste. But still retains the characteristic flavor of the dish.

7.22 Can Tho grilled veal:

After cleaning the veal, leave it whole and take an iron bar to skewer it along the body. Then, people put it on an X-shaped rack that is nailed diagonally to the ground. Below is a charcoal stove to grill the veal until the meat is just cooked. They wrapped meat with rice paper, vermicelli, raw vegetables, green banana, star fruit and dipped in fish sauce with a little sesame. This is a delicious dish that the locals often call “cross-shaped beef” or “fresh beef”.

7.23 Sói hương

Sói hương is a famous specialty in Can Tho. Instead of grilling on the grill, you can grill directly on hot gravel. When eating a piece, you press it on the stone until the meat is evenly golden brown and then you can eat it. Moreover, the meat is eaten with raw vegetables and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, attracting diners. No charcoal smoke, no fire, but the grilled meat is fragrant. This will be an interesting experience, you should try it when visiting Can Tho.

7.24 Cai Tac porridge

Cai tac porridge is available everywhere, but the special thing that makes the brand is the way it is seasoned, the porridge is cooked hot with added pig intestines, spices and served with vegetables, but it makes diners exclaim with this delicious dish.

7.25 Ngat fish

After going through the skillful hands of the people of the Southwest, catfish is processed into extremely attractive dishes. Among them, braised catfish is a regular dish in the meals of people in the Mekong Delta. The cleaned fish is seasoned with a little pepper and chili and then put on the stove to simmer.

Sour catfish hotpot, sweet catfish meat, will definitely bring visitors a dish that could not be more wonderful on rainy days.

7.26 Hotpot with fermented rice

Can Tho hotpot with fermented rice is eaten with chicken, beef, fish, … Moreover, the hotpot broth is cooked from young coconut water to have a sweet taste, add fermented rice and season to taste. The hotpot is served with shredded banana flower, mint, water spinach, … The sweet taste of coconut, the sour taste of fermented rice, the fresh sweetness of fish lingers. Therefore, Can Tho hotpot with fermented rice will be one of the dishes that diners will remember forever.

7.28 Braised chicken with lemongrass

The aroma of lemongrass, a little sweetness of chicken meat helps the broth become more flavorful than ever. In addition, chicken stewed with lemongrass can add white radish, carrots, mushrooms to enhance the flavor of the chicken. Therefore, the chicken is chewy and soft, the chicken broth is clear, and the aroma of lemongrass really makes the eater immersed in this ecstatic flavor.

7.29 Catfish cake

Catfish is a type of freshwater fish, living in many canals and ditches. People processed the catfish cake into many dishes such as sour soup with fish cake eaten with wild cotton. Or water lily, fried fish cake eaten with chili sauce, … Just hearing it is enough to make diners’ hearts flutter.

8. Specialties To Buy As Gifts When Traveling To Can Tho

When coming to the Can Tho river region, there are many unique folk specialties that are not expensive at all. They are very suitable to buy as gifts for relatives and friends. You can refer to the following list as a suggestion for yourself:

8.1. Garden fruits

Famous for its lush, vast fruit gardens, Can Tho garden fruits are practical, healthy gifts that everyone loves. You can go to the floating market or the garden houses, especially Phong Dien garden house with Ha Chau strawberry specialty to buy fruit as gifts.

8.2. Banh tet la cam (Sticky rice cake with Cam leaves)

Originating from Can Tho, the banh tet here is also more special than the usual banh tet. Instead of being green, the cakes in the Mekong Delta have a characteristic purple color and a long cylindrical shape. The inner filling of Banh Tet La Cam is usually beans, bananas, Chinese sausage, fatty meat and salted eggs, and finally a layer of sticky rice surrounding the cake.

You can find this local gift at Binh Thuy market, An Nghiep market, Can Tho market, Xuan Khanh market or the corner of Phan Dinh Phung – Xuan Trao street.

8.3. After Tia plum wine

The reason for the name Sau Tia plum wine is because this wine was given the idea by Mr. After a visit to the garden, smelling the yeast similar to wine from ripe plums that fell. This wine is hand-brewed, without using alcohol or other chemicals, so the flavor is very rich and good for health.

Address to buy:

  • Mr. After Tia’s house in Tan Loc, Tan Loc ward, Thot Not district, Can Tho city.
  • No. 534/13, 30/04 street, Hung Loi ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.

8.4. Thuan Hung Rice Paper

Thuan Hung rice paper has a very unique flavor that is hard to confuse with anywhere else. They made the rice paper entirely from rice flour originating from the Thot Not region. It creates a strong aroma of rice, yet soft and smooth. There are 4 types of Thuan Hung rice paper: spring rolls, coconut cakes, salty cakes and flat cakes.

8.5. Muoi Cuong Cocoa

Muoi Cuong Cacao Garden is both a famous Can Tho tourist destination and a famous local cocoa brand. You can buy pure cocoa here as gifts for family, relatives and friends or enjoy cocoa right in the garden.

8.6. Dried foods, fish sauce

Dried foods such as dried anchovies, dried goby fish, dried snakehead fish, dried striped snakehead fish, dried snakehead fish, dried loach fish, dried frogs, etc. Along with canned fish sauce with a rich flavor of the West, it is also loved by many tourists. These are Can Tho specialties that are easy to find in all markets such as Tan An, Cai Khe or specialty stores in the Western region of Vietnam.

8.7. Confectionery (sandwiches, Sampa cakes, etc.)

Can Tho is also famous for the Ba Rich confectionery village, so this is one of the most attractive specialties as gifts. What is special is that the village has a blend of Kinh and Hoa ethnic groups, so the products here also have their own unique characteristics.

8.8. Handicrafts, souvenirs

Can Tho has many places selling a variety of souvenirs, from sophisticated ceramic products to small gifts, bearing the mark of the land of Tay Do. You will easily come across these stores on your tour.

8.9 Ke Thanh five-leaf pomelo

The five-leaf pomelo is the main fruit of Ke Sach. It is famous to everyone for its delicious appearance and quality. With the characteristics of a thin skin, a bright, beautiful yellow color, a very rich sweet taste, not bitter to eat, and no seeds when ripe. Therefore, Ke Thanh pomelo is very popular with consumers

8.10 Vinh Chau purple onion

Vinh Chau purple onion is popular with consumers because it contains many essential oils and active ingredients that are beneficial to health. They used it as food, additives and medicinal herbs. If you have the opportunity to come here, buy some Vinh Chau purple onion as a gift for friends and relatives!

8.11 Flattened rice

Flatten rice is no longer too strange to people in the Southwest, especially Can Tho. The rice used to make flattened rice must be long, fragrant and sticky. Then, people roasted it over an even heat and pounded until it is just right to eat. Remove all the green rice and sift it to remove the husks and bran so that the green rice is delicious and let it dry out. But to make it more delicious, people have to mix the flattened green rice with grated coconut, a little coconut water and white sugar.

8.12 Thanh Tri buffalo jerky

Buffalo jerky is available in many areas in Can Tho, but to have a juicy piece of jerky when grilled, you can only find it in Thanh Tri buffalo jerky. To get buffalo jerky, it must be an extremely arduous process: cleaning, cutting the sedge into bite-sized pieces, pounding it thinly and marinating it with garlic, sugar, pepper and MSG. Let the meat absorb the spices, after 2 hours, dry it for 3 days in the sun.

8.13 Cau Duc Pineapple

Cau Duc pineapple is famous for its large size and sweetness, especially its aroma. It can be stored for a long time and can still be stored in the refrigerator. Pineapple is delicious for cooking or juicing. Not only that, people in the West also process pineapple into many delicious dishes. Pineapple is also processed into other specialties as gifts. Such as pineapple jam, pineapple candy, pineapple wine, dried pineapple, etc.

8.14 Phu Huu Nam Roi Grapefruit

Phu Huu Nam Roi Grapefruit is a type of grapefruit that is highly appreciated for both quality and quantity. The grapefruit peel is tight and has an ivory yellow color, the grapefruit segments are large and juicy. When coming here, visitors should bring Phu Huu’s specialties as gifts for friends and family to try, it will be wonderful.

8.15 Dried loach

Dried loach can be transformed into many dishes. The most special of which are: sour soup with dried loach, braised loach with aromatic spices, stir-fried with lemongrass and chili, etc. This will be an ideal gift for relatives and friends after this trip.

8.16 Nga Bay orange

Nga Bay oranges are big, round, juicy, and the orange segments are also rich in vitamins, very suitable for hot days. Making a glass of fresh orange juice will relieve the heat for visitors when coming here.

8.17 Dried goat yogurt

This is a product that many tourists come to visit and buy as gifts. With its delicious flavor, attracting a large number of visitors.

8.18 Catfish cake

They made this cake from delicious, fresh catfish, ground with black pepper or dill so the meat is not fishy. This will be a very suitable dish for family meals.

9. Accommodation When Traveling To Can Tho

When traveling to Can Tho, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:

  • Iris Hotel. Address: 224 30/4 Street, Xuan Khanh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel. Address: Area E1, Con, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
  • Sheraton Can Tho. Address: No. 209, 30/4 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.
  • TC Hotel Premium – Can Tho. Address: No. 02 Hai Ba Trung, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.
  • Ngoc Lan Hotel. Address: 182 Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3, Can Tho.
  • Ngoc Thu Hotel. Address: Km 2127, QL1A, An Hiep, Chau Thanh, Can Tho.
  • Xuan Huynh 3 Hotel. Address: 34A Huynh Phan Ho, Ward 6, Can Tho..
  • Hai Yen Hotel. Address: 290 QL1A, Ward 7, Can Tho..
  • Van Quang Hotel. Address: 58 Nguyen Cong Tru, Ward 1, Vi Thanh, Can Tho.
  • Hau Giang Hotel. Address: 18 Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Vi Thanh, Can Tho.
  • SoJo Hotel. Address: 16A Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Area 1, Vi Thanh, Can Tho.
  • Mekong Ecohome. Address: 8/6 Pham Hung Street, Area 3, Nga Bay, Can Tho.

10. Some important notes when traveling to Can Tho city

To ensure a safe and complete tours in Can Tho, visitors should note some important things below:

  • Prepare all personal documents, and make extra copies in case of need.
  • Only bring light and necessary luggage, avoid carrying too many things that cause inconvenience when moving.
  • Do not bring too much cash. In Can Tho, there are many convenient ATM withdrawal points, helping to limit the risk of loss.
  • Keep personal belongings safe, especially in crowded places such as floating markets and festivals.
  • Ask the price before buying or using any service, and you can bargain lightly at traditional markets to get a reasonable price.
  • When participating in activities on the river such as going to floating markets or cruises, visitors should prepare life jackets and full safety equipment.
  • Wear light, airy clothes, suitable for the hot tropical climate. If you go during the rainy season, you should bring a raincoat, umbrella, non-slip shoes and a waterproof bag for your phone.
  • Bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen when visiting eco-tourism areas or traveling outdoors for long periods of time.
  • When visiting temples and religious establishments, wear polite and discreet clothing to show respect for local culture.
  • Bring some basic personal medicines such as insect repellent, allergy medicine, and cold medicine in case you need them.
  • Keep public places clean, do not litter, and work together to protect the tourist landscape to always be green – clean – beautiful.

With the above notes, your trip to Can Tho will become more comfortable, safe and have more memorable experiences.

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