{"id":2887,"date":"2021-01-05T13:28:55","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T18:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=2887"},"modified":"2024-08-16T08:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T12:04:29","slug":"touring-the-mekong-delta-top-10-must-see-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/travel\/touring-the-mekong-delta-top-10-must-see-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Touring the Mekong Delta: Top 10 must-see places"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A collection of waterways, rice fields, and fruit groves, the Mekong Delta is the southern heartbeat of Vietnam, home to over 20 million people. The Mekong River itself stretches all the way from Tibet, traversing through several countries including Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, before ending in Vietnam. There is no doubt that life revolves around the Mekong \u2014 people live on the river, eat from the river, and many use it as a major highway. It is also a wildlife paradise and a melting pot of cultures that include Vietnamese, Khmer, and ethnic minorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many tours are available in the Mekong Delta region, often starting in Saigon. These can last anywhere from one to five days and often include the most famous scenes that the region offers. Many of these are not to be missed, but there are also lesser-known highlights that fall further afield and need a little more time to reach. Here, we bring you our top 10 must-see places in the Mekong Delta, from well-trodden paths to hidden charms. Read on to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cai Rang Floating Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the region\u2019s most-visited places, no tour to the Mekong Delta should miss out on the colorful, bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Just five kilometers outside Can Tho City, Cai Rang is a market on the river. All the goods are found on boats. Some are stationary, whereas others move around to sell their wares and produce. Many of the boats also double-up as the owners\u2019 homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Not sure how to go about purchasing some goods? It can seem quite confusing and hectic at first, but there is a simple logic to it all. Look out for the bamboo poles attached to each boat. At the end of each pole, you will find a type of vegetable, fruit, or other product. This is what the boat sells and specializes in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the consummate Cai Rang experience, it’s best to arrive at the market early. The locals begin their shopping from 5 am, and it\u2019s in the first couple of hours that you\u2019ll find the greatest atmosphere. There\u2019s nothing quite like a bustling market on the river!<\/p>\n\n\n\n