"The Gate To the MEKONG DELTA" Top 5 Page for this destination Can Tho by galy

Can Tho Travel Guide: 133 reviews and 267 photos

Sunset in the Delta of the Mekong - Can Tho

the Nine Dragons

The Mekong river divides into nine tributaries to meet the sea which the Vietnamese call Cuu Long, or “the Nine Dragons”.
The river is the source of all nourishment in the Delta and serves as the main transportation way and market place as well. In Can Tho’s floating market you can see the trade in the Delta’s rich rice and fish stocks, and the lush fruit and vegetables unique to the area.
The pace of life in the Delta remains slow and the daily routine has changed little in centuries. Drifting down the small canals, modern life with all its worries seems a world away

Pros and Cons

Pros:So many things to see
Cons:Hot and Humid
In a nutshell:Let the river choose the pace

Last visit to Can Tho: Feb 2003
Intro Updated May 21, 2003
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Reviews (12)

Elephant Ear Fish - a delicacy Restaurants (2)

We ate in in an Orchard that provide food and backpackers accomodation as well, but you can find it in every restaurant... more travel advice

incense stick factory Things to Do (6)

They are spread al over the Delta of the Mekong on the main roads, painting the streets in bright yellow and purple... more travel advice

CoConut Candy Factory Things to Do (6)

Candie smade from coconut juice, cooked with some green leaf to give them their greenish color. Arter cooling down the... more travel advice

BOAT TOUR Favorites (1)

You can't start to imagine the life at the Delta of the Mekong if you don't take float gently down its slow, shimmering... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
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Hotels (1)
nice hotel

Comments (14)

piglet44 Nov 11, 2008 at 5:21 AM Report Abuse

ahalan Galy We are hoping to go to Vietnam in the hofesh hagadol so I am reading all your tips thanks
planxty Oct 4, 2006 at 10:22 PM Report Abuse

Hi Galy, some interesting tips on Can Tho here. fergy.
jolou Feb 21, 2005 at 9:43 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for your helpful tips, lovely photos too :o)
canadiantravelgirl Aug 22, 2004 at 12:24 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for providing some insight regarding the way of life around the Mekong Delta!!!
grishaV1 Aug 5, 2004 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

i would like to see the girls in the white school uniforms. nice pics!!!! :-))))))
alza Apr 7, 2004 at 7:37 PM Report Abuse

tks Galy, very interesting about the bowling ball! hope to see that myself soon. :-)
deecat Mar 25, 2004 at 11:35 AM Report Abuse

Galy, what amazing information. I have to say, I knew none of this. The factories, the food, the culture..all so interesting. You have super photos and an intelligent, clever text to accompany it.
Jim_Eliason Mar 13, 2004 at 6:45 AM Report Abuse

great page!
CarolynShort Sep 23, 2003 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

Amazing photo of rice bowling balls!
Waalewiener Sep 15, 2003 at 10:49 PM Report Abuse

Interesting Factories Galy and the Bowling Ball dinner wow that sure got my attention , I love to take Lori to a dinner like that.Great page and pictures.