1. Where Is Can Tho Beach?
This beach is located on the bank of the Hau River, Cai Khe ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city, Vietnam. It is about 1.5 km northeast of the city center and about 12 km southeast of Can Tho International Airport. And about 160 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City.
2. How Is Can Tho Beach Unique?
Can Tho beach is one of the artificial beaches that attracts many tourists from near and far to visit and experience. This unique tourist destination has been open to visitors since 2014 with a beach length of more than 400 m and about 1 million cubic meters of natural sand. It forms a gentle, soft coastline and is especially mud-free. And it has become a famous place for sightseeing, relaxation and swimming, attracting tourists from near and far.
Moreover, the beach has a prime location, located right at the junction of Hau River and Can Tho River. Although it is artificial, it has a different, gentle and poetic beauty in the heart of the city. It has clear blue water, at night the sound of waves hitting ships brings a feeling of peace and quiet. Standing at the beach, you can admire Can Tho bridge, a symbol of this beautiful city.
3. When Is The Best Time To Visit Can Tho Beach?
With a cool and pleasant climate and a special location near the river junction. Therefore, you can travel to this artificial beach at any time of the year. However, according to the experience of Can Tho tourism of previous tourists. The ideal time to visit Can Tho beach is in the dry season, from October to April of the following year.
During this time, the weather is mildly sunny and there is little rain. It creates favorable conditions for traveling, swimming and participating in outdoor activities here. However, before going, you should also check the weather forecast to avoid affecting your trip and not being able to swim. Especially in the rainy season from May to September every year.
Moreover, the time from 6am to 10am is considered the best time to relax and swim at Can Tho beach. If you want to admire the beautiful romantic sea view, you should go from 4:30pm to 10pm to watch the sunset. And in the evening, at Can Tho beach, there will be many unique performances and entertainment activities that attract a large number of tourists to participate.
4. How To Get To Can Tho Beach?
Can Tho beach is located in the city center. Therefore, you can easily get to the beach by many different means. Specifically:
4.1 By plane:
If you are in a remote province, the fastest and most convenient way to travel is by plane. Departing from Hanoi, there will be a direct flight to Can Tho airport with prices ranging from 1.5 – 2 million VND/person/way. When arriving at Can Tho airport, you continue to rent a taxi or take a bus to Can Tho beach.
4.2 By bus:
- From Hanoi: you can easily catch a bus from bus stations in Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam or My Dinh to go straight to Can Tho. Travel time takes about 38 – 48 hours depending on the bus company and quality.
- From Saigon, you can also take a bus to Can Tho at Mien Tay bus station, with a travel time of only about 3 hours.
When arriving at Can Tho bus station, you can take a bus or taxi to Can Tho beach. The distance is only about 6 km and the travel time is about 15 minutes.
4.3 By motorbike:
If you want to be proactive about time and schedule, you can travel by motorbike from Saigon to Can Tho with a time of about 4 – 5 hours. The route moves in the direction of National Highway 1A or you can easily look up the map/Google map app and follow the specific instructions.
On the way, you will pass through the beautiful natural scenery of the Mekong Delta region and the bustling life of the people in the Southwest.
5. Opening Hours And Entrance Fees To Can Tho Beach
- Opening hours: from 7:00 – 23:00, daily.
- Entrance fee: 20,000 VND/person/turn. Services include: Free water, watching water music, taking pictures with statues, walking, relaxing on the beach.
6. Activities And Experiences At Can Tho Beach
6.1 Enjoying relaxation, admire the beautiful artificial sea
When you set foot on Can Tho beach, you will be overwhelmed by the vast space, breathing in the fresh air here. The blue sky, the strong sea breeze, and the cool and poetic weather of the Mekong Delta will really attract visitors.
6.2 Enjoying a refreshing swim, playing in the clean, cool sea water
When you come to Can Tho artificial beach, you also have the opportunity to enjoy a cool bath amidst the waves. This promises to be a special experience during your Can Tho tour packages with friends and relatives.
6.3 Experiencing countless interesting games at the artificial beach in Can Tho
In addition, you can also participate in many water sports such as jet skiing, banana boating, kayaking, parasailing, … In particular, you can also rent a speedboat along the beach to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery here.
6.4 Admiring the beautiful, peaceful, and poetic Can Tho bridge from afar
In particular, when you set foot on the artificial beach in Can Tho, you will definitely be truly impressed by the poetic beauty of Can Tho bridge. This is the cable-stayed bridge with the longest main span in the entire Southeast Asia region. What could be better than being able to swim in the sea, enjoy a drink with a strong taste of the sea and watch Can Tho Bridge from afar, watch the sunset gradually fall on the sand, …
6.5 Enjoying the water music performance with sparkling lights at night
Don’t rush back after the sunset at Can Tho artificial beach. Because, in the evening, there are also extremely attractive performances such as circus dance, magic, dancing, … and water music performance, statues, … The programs at Can Tho sand night market take place every day, lasting from 19:00 – 21:00, making the vacation of tourists more interesting.
7. Enjoying Seafood And Specialties Of The West When Visiting Can Tho Beach
In addition to feeling the sunny and windy space with cool air, along with fun underwater activities. When coming to Can Tho artificial beach, you can also enjoy cool coconut water, eat seafood and specialties of the West such as: mantis shrimp, squid, crab, shrimp, crab, duck cooked with fermented bean curd, purple sticky rice cake, linh fish hotpot, … Or admire the bustling Can Tho bridge scene. Everything seems to be completely separate from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In addition, the lovely water shops to serve people from far away to play on the beach are located under the shade of large coconut trees. Or small tents are harmoniously arranged for visitors to rest. All have created a very close and airy space.
8. Accommodation When Traveling To Can Tho Beach
After experiencing a series of interesting activities, you can return to the city center to relax and stay overnight.
- Magnolia’s Can Tho. Address: 79 Chau Van Liem Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Kim Lan Hotel Can Tho. Address: No. 138A Nguyen An Ninh Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- V’Luna Hotel. Address: No. 19-D3, Tran Quang Khai, An Hoi, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Sheraton Can Tho. Address: No. 209, 30/4 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.
- Nesta Can Tho Hotel. Address: 9C Tran Phu, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- 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.
- Hau Giang Hotel. Address: 34 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
9. Some Necessary Notes When Traveling To Can Tho Beach
To make your trip here safe and complete, you should refer to some necessary notes below:
- If you plan to go to Can Tho beach on weekends or holidays. You should book hotel rooms and plane tickets at least 2 – 4 weeks in advance.
- Because the services here are quite complete, you only need to bring swimwear, sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats and waterproof bags.
- You can buy seafood and specialties of the West as gifts at Can Tho market.
- Remember, you should bring bottled water, snacks and equipment to take beautiful photos as souvenirs.
- You take care of your own belongings, luggage, … especially valuable assets.
- Keep the landscape and the public environment clean. Do not litter.
Can Tho beach is an ideal resort for tourists when visiting Can Tho. With the vast space and poetic, simple scenery of the countryside of the Mekong Delta. You will be immersed in a unique space, temporarily away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Join with us, Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will take you on a Can Tho tours to explore this special artificial beach. You will be completely convinced by the travel experiences here and certainly if you have the chance, many of you will still want to come back.
