The Mekong Delta offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local traditions, making it a must-visit destination in Vietnam.

1. Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market is located on the Can Tho river. One of the largest and most vibrant floating markets in Vietnam, Cai Rang is a bustling hub where locals sell fresh produce, fruits, and regional products directly from boats. Visiting in the early morning provides the best experience, as the market comes alive with colorful boats and traders offering goods in a lively setting. Best for experiencing local commerce, photography, and trying exotic fruits and foods.

2. Cai Be Floating Market

Cai Be Floating Market is located in Tien Giang Province, Similar to Cai Rang, Cai Be is another notable floating market in the Mekong Delta. It offers a less touristy and more authentic experience. Cai Be is known for its fruit orchards, and visitors can buy fresh produce, flowers, and traditional foods right off the boats. Best for early morning market experiences, fruit lovers, and local interactions.

3. Ben Tre Coconut Forests

Ben Tre Coconut Forests is located in Ben Tre Province, Known as the "Land of Coconuts," Ben Tre offers a serene and scenic experience with its lush coconut groves and waterways. Visitors can explore the winding canals on small boats, visit coconut candy factories, and interact with local villagers who use every part of the coconut in their daily lives. Best for nature lovers, boat tours, and learning about coconut-based crafts.

4. Vinh Trang Pagoda

Vinh Trang Pagoda is located in Tien Giang Province, A magnificent Buddhist temple that combines Vietnamese, Khmer, and European architecture styles. It’s known for its giant Buddha statues, including a serene smiling Buddha, a reclining Buddha, and an impressive standing Buddha. The temple is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Best for history and culture enthusiasts, temple architecture, and peaceful surroundings.

5. Tra Su Cajuput Forest

Tra Su Cajuput Forest is located in An Giang Province, This stunning eco-reserve is a haven for wildlife and a peaceful sanctuary of flooded forests. Visitors can explore the tranquil canals on small boats and see various bird species, storks, and other animals in their natural habitat, surrounded by dense cajuput trees. Best for eco-tourism, bird watching, and nature walks.

6. My Tho

My Tho is located in Tien Giang Province, As one of the most popular entry points to the Mekong Delta, My Tho offers visitors a chance to explore lush fruit orchards, ancient temples, and picturesque riverside landscapes. You can take a boat trip along the Tien River and visit nearby islands like Phoenix Island and Unicorn Island. Best for day trips, boat rides, and cultural experiences.

7. Sam Mountain and Ba Chua Xu Temple

Sam Mountain and Ba Chua Xu Temple is located in Chau Doc, An Giang Province. Sam Mountain offers spectacular panoramic views of the rice fields and the Vietnam-Cambodia border. It is also a significant pilgrimage site, with the Ba Chua Xu Temple at its base. The temple is dedicated to the Lady of the Realm, and its annual festival in the fourth lunar month attracts thousands of worshippers. Best for pilgrimage, hiking, and panoramic views.

8. Xeo Quyt Tourist Area

Different from other eco-tourism destinations, Xeo Quyt is a rich combination of many activities, visiting and exploring lotus fields and new flora and participating in folk games, cooking for yourself,... Located not too far from Saigon, if you are planning a small trip on the weekend, why not visit Xeo Quyt? Xeo Quyt Tourist Area in Dong Thap is most beautiful in the months near the end of the year, August or October, November. In the autumn months, we will encounter vast lotus fields with fresh green - pink colors, admire the rice fields in bloom and participate in fun activities such as fishing,...

9. Tan Lap Floating Village

Tan Lap Floating Village is located in Long An Province, Known for its picturesque canals and mangrove forests, Tan Lap Floating Village offers visitors a chance to explore its natural beauty by walking along wooden trails through the flooded forest or by taking boat rides through its quiet waterways. Best for eco-tourism, photography, and escaping the bustle of city life.

10. Tram Chim National Park

Tram Chim National Park is one of the outstanding eco-tourism destinations of Dong Thap. In addition to the beautiful and idyllic natural landscape, this place also possesses a rich and diverse flora and fauna ecosystem. Many of which are listed in the Red Book. Coming to Tram Chim National Park, visitors will be attracted by the wild beauty typical of the Western region. There are vast, green rice fields. Or admire a green flood season, dotted with the pink color of blooming lotus and water lilies. Moreover, this is also an opportunity for you to explore a diverse ecosystem with many species of birds, fish, especially the rare red-headed crane. And do not forget to meet and interact with friendly people, participate in rustic activities of the river region.

11. Ninh Kieu Wharf

This wharf is located on the right bank of the Hau River, in Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City. It is located between the confluence of the Hau River and the Can Tho River. With its peaceful and poetic beauty in the middle of modern Can Tho city, Ninh Kieu wharf is considered a cultural symbol of the Western Capital. This place has a strong Southern identity and is associated with the image of boats on the river bustling with trading at the floating market. Surely when you come to this tourist destination, you will understand more about the culture and people of the West as well as have more memorable memories in your journey of discovery

12. My Khanh Eco-Tourism Area

My Khanh tourist village is located in Can Tho city, the Southwest region of Vietnam, and is an attractive destination for tourists who want to explore the beauty of the river delta. Passing through the peaceful rivers and vast rice fields, you will be immersed in the fresh natural space and discover unique landscapes. Here you can visit rich fruit gardens, participate in river cruise activities and enjoy unique ethnic cultural experiences, where the harmony between nature and people creates memorable memories.