Can Tho (or Cantho; Vietnamese: Cần Thơ) is the biggest city of the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam with an estimated population of 1,5 million as of 2012. The name comes from "cầm thi giang" - river of poems. It is also referred to as "Tay Do" meaning "Western capital". The city is famous for its floating markets, Buddhist pagodas, delicious food and fresh fruits and the beauty of the Mekong delta.
Although developing fast (about 10% growth per year since 2004), it retains its charm as the center of a rural area, as urban development is taking place in a rather orderly manner.
Can Tho is located on the south bank of the Hậu River, the bigger branch of the Mekong River. It is in vicinity to Sóc Trăng, 1.5 hours from Long Xuyen, 3 hours from Châu Đốc and Rạch Giá, about 6 hours from Cà Mau, and 169 km (3 hours) from Ho Chi Minh City.
The climate is tropical and monsoonal with two seasons: rainy, from May to November; and dry, from December to April. Average annual humidity is 83%, rainfall 1,635 mm and temperature 27 °C
1. Cai Rang floating market (Chợ nổi Cái Răng): is the main wholesale floating market near Can Tho. Go there early in the morning (as early as 5:30am), and come back through the small tributaries to Can Tho river; about 3-4 hours.
The floating markets are a very lively scene, accommodating much of the goods exchange throughout the area. And, the canal system around Can Tho is a fascinating travel network, much more relaxing than the bustling roads. Longer tours on a private boat to the floating markets usually include traveling through the canals as well. Make sure the boat you book is a small boat that can take you through the small canals that the larger tour boats cannot navigate. You can rent a boat from the "boat ladies" at the Ninh Kiều pier or from local tour agents. Often they can pick you up at your hotel and the tour included some snacks. Prices depend on your negotiation skills and the longer the tour, the cheaper.
2. Can Tho Fruit garden tour
Features: The fresh green garden tour has been attracting growing foreign and domestic tourists to visit.
Mỹ Khánh Ecotourism, Garden of Mr Duong , Binh Thủy orchid garden, garden arch on the rivers Phong Dien river, Phung Hiep river and many other family garden tour in O Mon and Thot Not is developing.
3. Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary
Taking a tour to Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary, tourists in Vietnam travel can see thousands of storks returning to home in late afternoon after the whole day seeking food from other places. The Garden is now a popular destination of both domestic and international visitors.
4. Pagoda and temple in Can Tho Province
Binh Thuy Old Temple located on Bui Huu Nghia street, Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho city
Ông Pagoda located on Hai Ba Trung street, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city
Nam Nha pagoda located 612 Cach Mang Thang 8, An Thoi ward, Binh Thuy district, Can Tho Ciy
5. Tay Do night market
Features: Tay Do Night Market is the largest trade center of the southern provinces is also entertainment, tourist attractions.
Although operated in recent years but the Tay Do night market is considered a cultural tourist destination features, highlights and attractions in Can Tho, attracting not only locals but also foreign tourists.
7. Ninh Kiều Park
Ninh Kieu Pier is one of the most famous Can Tho attractions. This berth is well-known for beautiful landscapes and exciting atmosphere in Ninh Kieu Night Market which is open to meet the need of tourists and promulgate tourism in Can Tho.
Ninh Kieu Pier is a long-lasting and attractive tourist site in Can Tho with poetic landscapes and favorable position near Hau River. For a long time, Ninh Kieu Pier is a beautiful icon of Can Tho City, appealing hundreds of tourists. This pier is also mentioned a lot in Vietnamese literature. Ninh Kieu Pier now becomes Ninh Kieu Park which has been a water port as well as a tourist and cultural site of Can Tho City since the 19th century. Ninh Kieu Pier is situated on the right bank of Hau River, between the junction of Hau River and Can Tho River. This pier is adjacent to Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An Ward in Ninh Kieu District of Can Tho City.
Festivals and Events
The Lunar New Year, which usually falls in late January or early February, is welcomed with the Tet celebrations in Can Tho, as it is across the whole of Vietnam. The preparations for Tet see the local people busy with preparations and many makeshift stalls appear selling packages of shiny Tet gifts or peach and kumquat trees. Can Tho City celebrates the festival with parades and fireworks bringing the town to life with music and colour. Locals and tourists alike will enjoy the community spirit and cultural events in the days leading up to the Lunar New Near.
The new year is also celebrated by the Khmer community in Can Tho. Usually falling the middle of April, Chol Chnam Thmay Festival takes place over three days. Each day has a different name and different rituals but throughout the whole holiday people enjoy gathering with their families and enjoying feasts of delicious food.
Lang Ca Ong, a festival to give thanks to the whales, is an important festival throughout Vietnam but even more so in fishing areas such as the Mekong Delta. The festival is held in the third lunar month and people give peace offerings and pray to whale gods to show their gratification for keeping them safe at on the waters.
Food and Drink
When it comes to food, Can Tho has many advantages, from being situated on some of the most fertile lands to being surrounded by rivers. The city showcases some of the signature dishes of the South using freshly grown, local produce.
De Tham is known as food street and offers many different Vietnamese dishes from street vendors, cafes and restaurants. The scent of freshly cooking food rises up from the steaming pots and grills, tempting all those that pass by to stop for a tasty treat.
Banh Cong makes a tasty snack to keep you going until the next delicious meal. A combination of pork, shrimp, taro and mung bean is mixed with a batter and deep fried into small balls which are then dipped in the classic fish sauce.
The Mekong region also has its own take on the Vietnamese dish Banh Xeo, sizzling pancake. Here the pancakes are much larger than those in other regions with the sizzling hot, yellow pancake filling the whole pan. The mixture is allowed to sizzle and cook before it is filled with pork, shrimp and vegetables. The best thing about this dish is that is meant to be hands-on, eaten fresh from the pan, held in a lettuce leaf.
Chuoi Nep Nuong is a sweet dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as dessert. Bananas are covered in a layer of glutinous sticky rice which has been cooked in coconut milk. A banana leaf is wrapped around the centre of the banana and rice package and it is placed on the grill. The sticky parcels are often served with coconut milk and tapioca.
Can Tho (or Cantho; Vietnamese: Cần Thơ) is the biggest city of the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam with an estimated population of 1,5 million as of 2012. The name comes from "cầm thi giang" - river of poems. It is also referred to as "Tay Do" meaning "Western capital". The city is famous for its floating markets, Buddhist pagodas, delicious food and fresh fruits and the beauty of the Mekong delta.
Although developing fast (about 10% growth per year since 2004), it retains its charm as the center of a rural area, as urban development is taking place in a rather orderly manner.
Can Tho is located on the south bank of the Hậu River, the bigger branch of the Mekong River. It is in vicinity to Sóc Trăng, 1.5 hours from Long Xuyen, 3 hours from Châu Đốc and Rạch Giá, about 6 hours from Cà Mau, and 169 km (3 hours) from Ho Chi Minh City.
The climate is tropical and monsoonal with two seasons: rainy, from May to November; and dry, from December to April. Average annual humidity is 83%, rainfall 1,635 mm and temperature 27 °C
1. Cai Rang floating market (Chợ nổi Cái Răng): is the main wholesale floating market near Can Tho. Go there early in the morning (as early as 5:30am), and come back through the small tributaries to Can Tho river; about 3-4 hours.
The floating markets are a very lively scene, accommodating much of the goods exchange throughout the area. And, the canal system around Can Tho is a fascinating travel network, much more relaxing than the bustling roads. Longer tours on a private boat to the floating markets usually include traveling through the canals as well. Make sure the boat you book is a small boat that can take you through the small canals that the larger tour boats cannot navigate. You can rent a boat from the "boat ladies" at the Ninh Kiều pier or from local tour agents. Often they can pick you up at your hotel and the tour included some snacks. Prices depend on your negotiation skills and the longer the tour, the cheaper.
2. Can Tho Fruit garden tour
Features: The fresh green garden tour has been attracting growing foreign and domestic tourists to visit.
Mỹ Khánh Ecotourism, Garden of Mr Duong , Binh Thủy orchid garden, garden arch on the rivers Phong Dien river, Phung Hiep river and many other family garden tour in O Mon and Thot Not is developing.
3. Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary
Taking a tour to Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary, tourists in Vietnam travel can see thousands of storks returning to home in late afternoon after the whole day seeking food from other places. The Garden is now a popular destination of both domestic and international visitors.
4. Pagoda and temple in Can Tho Province
Binh Thuy Old Temple located on Bui Huu Nghia street, Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho city
Ông Pagoda located on Hai Ba Trung street, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city
Nam Nha pagoda located 612 Cach Mang Thang 8, An Thoi ward, Binh Thuy district, Can Tho Ciy
5. Tay Do night market
Features: Tay Do Night Market is the largest trade center of the southern provinces is also entertainment, tourist attractions.
Although operated in recent years but the Tay Do night market is considered a cultural tourist destination features, highlights and attractions in Can Tho, attracting not only locals but also foreign tourists.
7. Ninh Kiều Park
Ninh Kieu Pier is one of the most famous Can Tho attractions. This berth is well-known for beautiful landscapes and exciting atmosphere in Ninh Kieu Night Market which is open to meet the need of tourists and promulgate tourism in Can Tho.
Ninh Kieu Pier is a long-lasting and attractive tourist site in Can Tho with poetic landscapes and favorable position near Hau River. For a long time, Ninh Kieu Pier is a beautiful icon of Can Tho City, appealing hundreds of tourists. This pier is also mentioned a lot in Vietnamese literature. Ninh Kieu Pier now becomes Ninh Kieu Park which has been a water port as well as a tourist and cultural site of Can Tho City since the 19th century. Ninh Kieu Pier is situated on the right bank of Hau River, between the junction of Hau River and Can Tho River. This pier is adjacent to Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An Ward in Ninh Kieu District of Can Tho City.
Festivals and Events
The Lunar New Year, which usually falls in late January or early February, is welcomed with the Tet celebrations in Can Tho, as it is across the whole of Vietnam. The preparations for Tet see the local people busy with preparations and many makeshift stalls appear selling packages of shiny Tet gifts or peach and kumquat trees. Can Tho City celebrates the festival with parades and fireworks bringing the town to life with music and colour. Locals and tourists alike will enjoy the community spirit and cultural events in the days leading up to the Lunar New Near.
The new year is also celebrated by the Khmer community in Can Tho. Usually falling the middle of April, Chol Chnam Thmay Festival takes place over three days. Each day has a different name and different rituals but throughout the whole holiday people enjoy gathering with their families and enjoying feasts of delicious food.
Lang Ca Ong, a festival to give thanks to the whales, is an important festival throughout Vietnam but even more so in fishing areas such as the Mekong Delta. The festival is held in the third lunar month and people give peace offerings and pray to whale gods to show their gratification for keeping them safe at on the waters.
Food and Drink
When it comes to food, Can Tho has many advantages, from being situated on some of the most fertile lands to being surrounded by rivers. The city showcases some of the signature dishes of the South using freshly grown, local produce.
De Tham is known as food street and offers many different Vietnamese dishes from street vendors, cafes and restaurants. The scent of freshly cooking food rises up from the steaming pots and grills, tempting all those that pass by to stop for a tasty treat.
Banh Cong makes a tasty snack to keep you going until the next delicious meal. A combination of pork, shrimp, taro and mung bean is mixed with a batter and deep fried into small balls which are then dipped in the classic fish sauce.
The Mekong region also has its own take on the Vietnamese dish Banh Xeo, sizzling pancake. Here the pancakes are much larger than those in other regions with the sizzling hot, yellow pancake filling the whole pan. The mixture is allowed to sizzle and cook before it is filled with pork, shrimp and vegetables. The best thing about this dish is that is meant to be hands-on, eaten fresh from the pan, held in a lettuce leaf.
Chuoi Nep Nuong is a sweet dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as dessert. Bananas are covered in a layer of glutinous sticky rice which has been cooked in coconut milk. A banana leaf is wrapped around the centre of the banana and rice package and it is placed on the grill. The sticky parcels are often served with coconut milk and tapioca.
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