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Vietnam

Where your dollar stretches further, street food becomes a religion, and the chaos somehow makes you feel alive.

Mekong Delta

Where daily life takes on an entirely different pace on Vietnam's waterways

Duration
Full day
Entrance Fee
$Choose tours avoiding most crowded spots; Mekong Delta Insights tour recommended
Best Time
Early morning for floating markets

Overview

The Mekong Delta is Vietnam's rice bowl, a maze of rivers, swamps, and islands where life revolves around water. Day trips typically visit My Tho and include sampan boat rides through narrow canals, visits to floating markets (Cai Be, Cai Rang), coconut candy factories, tropical fruit orchards, and stilted villages.

Highlights

  • Sampan boat rides through canals
  • Floating markets (Cai Be, Cai Rang)
  • Coconut candy factory
  • Tropical fruit orchards
  • Stilted villages

Getting There

Nearby City

80 km away (NaN hours)

Location

Coordinates: 10.4500, 106.3417

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