Top 4 Best Tourist Destinations in The Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta offers breathtaking scenery and delicious, budget-friendly cuisine. It’s no wonder it’s a popular choice for travelers. If you’re a travel lover, save this post and discover our recommendations for the top 4 destinations in the Mekong Delta.
U Minh Ha National Park, Ca Mau
Coming to Ca Mau, you must not miss the trip to explore U Minh Ha National Park with many interesting activities.
Floating on the Ca Mau river, you will go through the extremely diverse and rich flora and fauna. Along the rivers and creeks, visitors will have the chance to see farmers leaving their fishing boats under the canopy of the Melaleuca forest and see the fresh seafood they have just caught.
Landscape along rivers and creeks at U Minh Ha National Park (Image Source: Internet)
Also thanks to the stable ecological environment here, birds and storks all gather to breed, reside and grow in large numbers. There are many species including dozens of rare birds and animals recorded in the Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
“Trich Co” – Rare animal typical of U Minh Ha forest (Image Source: Internet)
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Tra Su cajuput forest, An Giang
This is one of the largest and most beautiful Melaleuca forests in the West, about 20 km from Chau Doc. The flooded forest is covered with endless green leaves above and a carpet of duckweed below the water surface.
The beautiful landscape of Tra Su forest (Image Source: Internet)
Coming to Tra Su around 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., visitors can see many species of birds foraging for food, gathering throughout the forest and even flying close to people. If you arrive between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., go up to the high observation deck to watch flocks of birds gradually landing in their nests on tall trees.
You can row a small boat through Tra Su forest (Image Source: Internet)
Ninh Kieu Wharf, Can Tho
Ninh Kieu Wharf or Ninh Kieu Park is located on the banks of Hau River and Can Tho River, along Hai Ba Trung Street. With an area of more than 7,000 square meters, Ninh Kieu Wharf has many different functional clusters such as Ninh Kieu pedestrian bridge, green park and Uncle Ho Monument.
Ninh Kieu wharf from above (Image Source: Internet)
Currently, Ninh Kieu Wharf has been planned as a walking city. Visitors can freely roam, visit, take photos, shop and enjoy many snacks here. Especially from this place, visitors can see Can Tho Bridge when it lights up at night – one of the symbols of Can Tho tourism.
Ninh Kieu always leaves unforgettable impressions on every tourist coming here.
Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho
Cai Rang floating market is a famous Vietnamese tourist destination on the world map. Many world-famous travel magazines include this place as a must-visit tourist destination when traveling to the West. That explains why “Western guests” are so fascinated to visit this area. For many years, Western tourists traveling to this place are uncountable.
Tourists enjoy visiting the largest floating market in the West (Image Source: Internet)
The Mekong Delta, with its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, is a must-visit destination for any traveler. Contact us today to learn more and start planning your Mekong Delta getaway.
