Mekong Delta is located in the South West Vietnam, often referred to by people with the familiar name "Western", has always been the most unique destination of Vietnam. With most of the land covered and divided by wetlands and rivers, Mekong Delta has developed a unique way of life and culture adapting to the geography characteristics. There’re a lot of things to explore in Mekong Delta Vietnam – the region that includes 13 provinces/cities with the immense beauties and cultural charms.
Things to do in Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta is a large region and let you not be overwhelmed, we list here all the must-have things to do and see in Mekong Delta for a trip under 9 days.
1. Visit floating markets to enjoy the daily life on Mekong River
Coming to the Southwestern region, it can't help mentioning Floating Market - a unique culture that only people on the river have. Floating market is a shopping market where sellers and buyers are forced to use boats as means of transportation. The market usually will be held early in the morning at the crossroads of canals and rivers. It is not only a place to buy fresh fruits, agricultural products and many other items, it also attracts tourists to visit and enjoy exploring the special lifestyle of the river.
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Floating Market – Can Tho[/caption]
- Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho
Cai Rang Floating Market is the most famous and also the most touristy floating market in Vietnam. You can visit Cai Rang Floating Market easily once arrived in Can Tho city. Tourists can move to Ninh Kieu pier, about 4km from the market and the journey takes about 30 minutes by boat or boat. You should visit Cai Rang floating market in the morning to see the full bustle of salers and buyers here.Eating local style on Cai Rang Floating Market.
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Eating local style on Cai Rang Floating Market[/caption]
Cai Rang Floating Market is a very unique culture in the Mekong Delta, attracting a lot of tourists
- Nga Bay/Phung Hiep Floating Market
Nga Bay or Phung Hiep Floating Market is one of the largest and most bustling market groups in the Mekong Delta region ever. Tourists come here will feel the multitude of colors of fruits, vegetables and creatures living in the river area. A perfect floating market if you don’t like the touristy Cai Rang Market.
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Nga Bay Floating Market[/caption]
Just like any other market, Nga Bay also starts very early in the morning every day. Fruits, vegetables and other household goods all stack up on the sellers’ boats, making it a wonderful sight to behold. This market is also the place where animals like turtles, birds and lizards.
You can get there by bus or taxi to get to Nga Bay province which is about 30km away from the city. Boat rental is available but it’s the best to do it with a group to reduce the average cost.
- Cai Be Floating Market – Tien Giang
At Cai Be District, there’s a floating market that caters transporting goods, fruits, veggies and even seafood to not only Mekong Delta region but also to the rest of Vietnam. Cai Be is a perfect choice if you don’t have much time to discover the whole delta since its location is quite close to Ho Chi Minh City. To visit Cai Be Floating Market, you don’t have to wake up too early like the other markets since the market opens until later hours of day.
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Cai Be Floating Market[/caption]
Cai Be province is located 80km away from HCMC through 1A highway. Visitors can go to the floating market by means of motorbikes, personal cars, coaches ... but the most interesting thing is still going by motorbike. Traveling to Cai Be floating market by motorbike will be a new experience, giving visitors many unforgettable memories.
- Nga Nam Floating Market – Soc Trang
Nga Nam floating market is the junction of five rivers – Ca Mau, Vinh Quoi, Long My, Thanh Tri and Phung Hiep. This is one of the oldest and busiest floating markets in the Mekong Delta.This floating market is very much untouched by the tourism and still remains the unique characteristics of a Mekong Delta floating market.
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Nga Nam floating market[/caption]
Just like other floating markets, you'll find countless boats selling local goods like vegetables, fruits, seafood and more. Each boat has a tall bamboo bar hanging from the available goods.
Nga Nam market starts at 3:00AM, become busiest at 5:00AM and dismisses at 8:00AM. Buses are available to Ca Mau, Nga Nam market, costing about $8-$9 for one-way ticket.
Boat rental is available for cost at $1/person and you can visit the whole market.
*Fun facts about the floating markets:
There is only one rule used in all floating markets of Mekong Delta – the sellers will hang the things they sell on a stick to let the buyers know exactly what the merchant is selling.
Yet there’re still some exceptions:
- Things that are hung but not for sale: a large number of residence in Mekong Delta live on a boat so they might hang their clothes for drying which can sometimes be mistaken for merchandise.
- Things that are for sale but not hung: mostly foods and drinks which are very difficult to hang up a stick.
- Hang one but sell another: when traders hang coconut leaf on the lateral bar, it says that they want to sell the boat.
2. Discover Tan Chau Silk Village – An Giang
Tan Chau silk is a pure Vietnamese product, imbued with nationalism and the pride of the Vietnamese people. Come to Tan Chau Silk Village to see the process the traditional silk making.
Tan Chau silk is known for the softness, toughness and high absorbability. Tan Chau Silk Village is not to be missed in your trip in Mekong Delta.
3. Discover Tra Su Cajuput Forest – An Giang
If you’re curious about what the wetlands of Mekong Delta look like, come to Tra Su Cajuput Forest – an ecotourism site turning green by the water ferns during the rainy season every year. This is also a flooded Melaleuca forest with rich flora and fauna in the Southwest region.
According to information, there are 70 species of birds, 11 mammals, 25 reptiles and 10 species of fish in Tra Su Melaleuca forest. In addition, Melaleuca forest is also a gathering place for 140 species of plants belonging to 52 families and 102 genera, including 22 species of timber and many other trees. Brings you a trip to experience and interesting.
4. Taste freshness of fruits in Cai Be Fruit Orchard – Tien Giang
Since Mekong Delta provides two-third of the fruit consumed throughout Vietnam, tasting the fruits should be while in Mekong Delta. Visiting the fruit trees, enjoying the fruits picked on the branches, enjoying the cool breeze from the canals ... is an interesting experience that any tourist would like to try.
Mekong Delta Tour – River Cruises
Unlike Halong Bay cruises, Mekong cruises are known for the class and style just in recent years. It can be said that this is a trip for you to fully enjoy relaxing moments in the delta. During the trip, most of the time is "floating on the river", but you will feel cozy, relaxed
Cruises’ Amenities
Cruise Itinerary:
Mekong river cruising tours are available from one day tour to 2-3 days, 4-5days and even up to 8-10 days, from exploring Mekong delta only to the upstream in Cambodia, from cruising only to combining with land tours.
Tours within the delta will sail on the Tien river (the upper branch of Mekong river) featuring sites such as My Tho, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Cao Lanh, Long Xuyen, Tan Chau. The expeditions expanded into Cambodia’s land include major stops like Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Tonie Lake and Siem Reap.
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What to eat in Mekong Delta
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Chao ca loc (Snakehead porridge)
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Snakehead porridge[/caption]
You can choose snakehead porridge and vegetables to suit your taste. Snakehead fish after catching on boiled, skin and meat removed. Snakehead fish is sweet, greasy, does not have much bone so it is very delicious.
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Hu Tieu My Tho
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Hu tieu My Tho[/caption]
Originated from My Tho, Hu Tieu My Tho is a famous noodle soup in South Vietnam. The broth used in this soup is made from boiling pork bones and cooked with ground pork. The toppings are stir-fried ground pork, pig intestines, couple of prawns and finished with onions and bean sprouts. Come to My Tho to try this delicious bowl of noodle soup.
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Banh xeo (Vietnamese Pan Cake)
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Banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake)[/caption]
In Mekong Delta, the local people will cook Vietnamese Pan Cake with yellow flour(yellow - it is made from tumeric flour), veggies, coconut water and mung beans. The name of the dish is very rustic, “xèo” from the sound of sizzling during process when people do it. “banh xeo” in Mekong Delta are roll with rice paper served with fish sauce mixed with sugar, lemond, galic and red chili.
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Banh Pia (Pia Cake)
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Pia Cake[/caption]
This is the most famous gift to bring back from Mekong Delta. Originated from Soc Trang, Pia Cake has conquered the whole country and even abroad with its addicting sweet taste and aromatic durian's fragrance. The cake is creamy, nutritious and you can't get enough of it after tasting the first time.
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking river wonderland of the Mekong Delta, only 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh city.
- Feel a genuinely welcoming vibe from the local people and be away from the crowds of tourists. Come to us at Vinaday goReise to have more wonderful experiences not only in Mekong but also in Vietnam.
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