What is the Mekong Delta?
In Vietnam tourism, the Mekong Delta refers to the area upstream of the Mekong River, including My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho. These cities have developed along with the Mekong River and still retain the simple life and magnificent nature of southern Vietnam. These are the most popular tourist activities in southern Vietnam.
Getting to the Mekong Delta
The most common way to get to the Mekong Delta is to hire a travel agency to take you on a bus tour or private tour. Bus tours in English and Japanese are offered daily, each taking about 2 to 3 hours one way. These tours vary widely in price and content, so it is best to choose the tour that best suits your purpose. It is also possible to go by bus or boat, but this is not recommended as it does not include the activities described below.
Things to do in the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta offers a wide variety of hands-on activities, spectacular scenery, and delicious local cuisine. The Mekong Delta has long been a popular tourist destination in southern Vietnam and offers a wide variety of sightseeing activities. The Mekong Delta has long been a popular tourist destination in southern Vietnam, and there is a wide variety of sightseeing activities available. The local cuisine is also excellent, featuring shrimp, river fish, fruits, and spices from the fertile Mekong River.
Boat Cruise & Rowboat Experience
Boat cruise and rowing boat experience is the most popular activity in the Mekong Delta. It is offered in My Tho City and Ben Tre Province. After transferring to a larger boat, you will visit islands and villages where rowboats are available. After that, you will cruise through the jungle on a rowboat. The "water thing" in tourism is ironclad! Feel the Mekong Delta with your whole body while letting the boat rock you.
Visit to a coconut plantation
The islands and villages where the aforementioned hand-pulled boats are operated have many tropical fruit plantations, such as coconut plantations. These plantations sell handmade products such as coconut oil, caramel, sugar, and soap to tourists. Some also host traditional music shows and fruit-picking experiences. They are a bit salesy, but there is no pushy sales pitch and the simplicity is genuine. The products are handmade and organic, so I recommend it.
Sunset Viewing
Watching the sunset over the magnificent river is also recommended. This tour is often offered in the afternoon. You can enjoy the sunset slowly from a water boat with the engine turned off. The sounds of the waves and water birds can be heard clearly, and it is a very emotional experience.
firefly catching
Firefly hunting is often held after sunset viewing. At first glance, the Mekong Delta looks brown and muddy, but in fact the water quality is very good and the river is clear and clear. The brownish color is the color of the red soil at the bottom of the river. Fireflies gather along the banks of palm trees throughout the year. Fireflies are especially active during the rainy season, and the light of the fireflies swaying along the endless shoreline is very magical.
Early morning visit to the floating market
The floating market in Can Tho City, which can only be visited by overnight stays or early morning tours, is a lively and exciting place. Small boats are crammed into the market, where fish, seafood, fruits, and daily necessities are bought and sold. Although the market has become smaller in size due to the development of the transportation network, it still attracts many buyers because they can purchase directly from the producers.
Local cuisine of the Mekong Delta
If you have come all the way to the Mekong Delta, you should definitely enjoy the local cuisine. The main dishes are crustaceans such as shrimp and crab, shellfish, and river fish. The standard flavor is sweet and spicy with plenty of pepper and fish sauce to eliminate the smell. Salads with fresh vegetables and fruits are also recommended. In addition, there are jungle-chic dishes such as snakes, crocodiles, and small animals...
Enjoy the "Vietnameseness" of the Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is a tourist destination where you can fully experience the "uniqueness of Vietnam. The simple life in the river and jungle, the endless countryside, and the original landscape of southern Vietnam nurtured by Mother Mekong are spread out. Please visit the Mekong Delta and experience Vietnam as it really is.
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Born in Niigata Prefecture. Lives in Ho Chi Minh City.
After working for a travel agency in Hanoi for 3 years and in Ho Chi Minh City for 3 years, she moved to a web production company.
Currently, I am introducing the charms of Vietnam through my blog and by showing up on my friend's YouTube channel.
His hobby is touring war ruins in Vietnam.
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