Can Tho city is located along the banks of the gentle Hau River. In recent years, Can Tho river tourism has continuously developed and affirmed its central position in the Mekong Delta.
Can Tho city river tours are quite special. It is made up by many by a variety of services from high class to normal standard.
Cai Rang floating market always attracts tourists. Photo: Truong An
Currently, many river tours in Can Tho are being operated effectively by service and tourism businesses. Ninh Kieu Wharf is the most important tourist wharf of Can Tho. From here, visitors can travel to Cai Rang floating market, noodle factories, Son islet, Tan Loc islet.. In addition, visitors can also go to the pier at An Binh market area (An Binh ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City) to save time when traveling to the floating market.
Tourist boats from Ninh Kieu wharf to Cai Rang floating market very early (about 5 am), tourists can watch the sunrise on the boat. Photo: Truong An
Small groups of tourist can choose small boats, which are easy to travel to small canals. Photo: Truong An
Beside the travel agencies, resorts and hotels in Can Tho city also organize tours to take their guests to explore nature and the lives of local people. . This makes booking a tourist experience tour simpler and more authentic.
Azerai Resort's tourist boat. photo: Azerai Resort
Taking a boat along the Hau River, visitors will have the opportunity to explore nature, rivers and the most authentic landscapes of the city, where there is a combination and interference between urban and rural areas. Visitors will experience many new things and have relaxing moments.
Ninh Kieu wharf, view from tourist boat. Photo: Truong An
Tourists experience activities at the floating market. Photo: Truong An
Breakfast at Cai Rang floating market. Photo: Truong An
Visitors can experience visiting the noodle oven. Photo: Truong An
In the afternoon, visitors can go to Ninh Kieu wharf, where there are floating restaurants (or yatch) to enjoy Mekong Delta's specialties such as banh xeo, cork fruit fish hotpot, vermicelli with fish sauce, grilled snakehead fish... and watch the sunset on the river. This is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy fresh air and relax after stressful working days.
Tourists can enjoy cuisine at Can Tho Cruise Restaurant. Photo: Truong An
Above types of traveling own unique features, the main thing is to give visitors a view of Can Tho from a different angle. On the cruise, visitors will see the beautiful landscape of the Hau River, from shimmering towns to lush green villages, traditional houses along the canals and small boats gliding by.
Can Tho river travel not only brings many interesting experiences but also gives visitors an opportunity to explore and better understand the culture and lifestyle of local people as well as admire the beauty of the river in the Southwest Vietnam region in general and Can Tho city in particular.
Truong An - Can Tho Tourism Development Center