This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. The Mekong\'s Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, means Nine Dragons for nine mouths that terminate the flow of this great river as it is absorbed by the sea.

The people of the South Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. When referring to the rice fields in this area, they often say, "co bay thang canh", meaning the land is so large that the cranes can stretch their wings as they fly. Today, the region is one of Vietnam\'s highest producer of rice crops, vegetables and fruits.

The Mekong Delta is divided into 9 provinces: Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Dong Thap, An Giang, Vinh Long, Kien Giang, Hau Giang and Minh Hai. The people in this region are made up of Vietnamese and some people of Khmer, Chinese and Cham origin. This accounts for the variety of religions that add to the cultural diversity of this area. Among the religions practiced here are: Buddhism, Catholicism, Cao Dai, Hoa Hao and Islam

The majority of Vietnam\'s fruits come from the many orchards of the Mekong Delta. On any given season, one can find a variety of tropical fruits that are produced by farmers of this region in the markets of Saigon, Hue, and Ha Noi. The greatest variety of fruits is available during the raining season, from June to September in the South.

The people living in the Mekong Delta make their living as farmers and fishermen. Often, they live right on the edge of the rivers or canals on various structures built from whatever materials found. Consequently, the architecture along the delta varies from place to place.

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  Ben Tre

  Ben Tre is situated in Mekong Delta,14km from Mytho, and 85km from Ho Chi Minh City. It shares its border with Tien Giang in the north, Vinh Long in the west and south - west, and Tra Vinh in the south. It has 60km seashore. It is moon soon climate. The rainy season lasts from May to October, the dry season lasts from December to April next year. The annual average temperature varies between 26 and 27,5oC. Ben Tre is homeland of coconut. It is known with Ben Tre coconut candy, My Long Cai Mon flower and ornamental plant. Other popular places are My Hoa Bird Reserve, Con Phung (Hillock of the Coconut Religion), Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary, Vien Minh Pagoda. see full details

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  Vinh Long

  Situated between the Tien and the Hau rivers, Vinh Long is 70km from Mytho, 34km from Can Tho and 136km from Ho Chi Minh City The terrain is quite flat. The complex network of rivers and canals make convenient transportation. The soil is rich in alluvium, favorable for rice and various fruit cultivation. The dry season lasts from December to April, the rainy season last from May to November. The annual average temperature is 27ºC. Coming to there, visitors have chance to walk among the trees, relax in hammocks, try all kinds of delicious tropical fruits in the gardens of An Binh and Binh Hoa Phuoc islands. Several popular places are Mr. Sau Giao's Flower Garden, Mr. Muoi Day's Stilt-House, and Mr. Hai Hoang's Old House. Vinh Long has many pagodas, communal houses such as Van Thanh Temple, Long Thanh Communal House, Tinh Xa Ngoc Vien, Phuoc Hau, Tien Chau, see full details

• Restaurant

   Ben Tre Ben Tre floating restaurant             Address : Hung Vuong St., Ben Tre Town, Ben Tre Mekong Rest Stop     Address : Km 1964 + 300 - Highway 1A - Chau Thanh - Tien Giang Ngoc Gia Trang restaurant Address : 196A Ap Bac St., My Tho City, Tien Giang Open Hours : from 8:0 to 22:0 Can Tho Nam Bo restaurant   Address : 50 Hai Ba Trung st., Ninh Kieu Dist., Can Tho City Sao Hom Restaurant Address : Ancient Nha Long, Ninh Kieu pork, Can Tho city. Song Que Restaurant            Location : Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam Address : 118/9/53B Tran Phu St., Can Tho City see full details

• Entertainment

   Xe Loi Also called the Cyclo Club, is the most happening nightspot in Can Tho. The huge gardens include plenty of tables and even a fake beach on the riverside. Inside the sort of Wild West-ish saloon is a full-on nightclub with DJs and regular live music. Free entry unless there is an event, but drinks are pricey. see full details

 Shopping

Nga Nam floating market in Soc Trang

As the intersection of five rivers, it is crowded from dawn to dusk with boats and junks from everywhere coming to exchange various commodities. Some goods are hung forward the junk bow to show the type of products on sale so that buyers can find it easier and more convenient to find out needed things. The market serves a wide variety of commodities such as farm produces, rice, fruits and so on. It is common that boats from other places come here to buy rice for resale. Besides, dishes typical for locals\' culinary culture can also be found here, for example, rice vermicelli, noodle with seasoned and sauté beef, etc

Ninh Kieu night market

Going to night market has become a hobby and lifestyle of locals of Can Tho city, so that Ninh Kieu night market is a promising destination for people who love shopping.

It is located on Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho and opens from 4 PM to 4 AM next morning. However, most of kiosks close before 12 PM.

Tourists are easily attracted by fresh fruit stalls showing not only many species of fruit which present typically for tropical country  but also special fruits from Western of Vietnam: Nam Roi sweet pomelos, Lo Ren star apples, Hoa Loc sweet mangoes….. If you have doubts about product’s qualities, you can try a segment and then decide to buy it or not; even the shop-assistant won’t be bothered about your behavior

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Taxi companies in Can Tho

1.    Mai Linh: 43 Quang Trung, Phu Thu, Cai Rang, Can Tho City. Tel : 0710.3.828.282

2.    Taxi Green:  60A 3/2 St – Hung Loi – Ninh Kieu – Can Tho City.Tel : 0710. 3.739.739

3.    Phương Trang :  91B highway , Ninh Kieu, Can Tho City.Tel : 0710.3.782.357 ( new brand)

       Can Tho City: 0710.3.769.768

       HCMC: 08.38.333.468