Can Tho – “white rice, pure water”, known as Western Capital, is a fascinating destination in the Southwest Vietnam. It is famous for Cai Rang floating market, rice-paper-making village, picturesque rural canals and many unique foods such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec, Banh Xeo, Lau Mam (Sauce Hotpot), Chuoi nep nuong (Grilled banana).
Can Tho City (South)
Area: 1,408.9 sq km
Population: 1,520,000 (estimated in 2018)
Must-see destinations: Can Tho Bridge, Binh Thuy Anciant house, Ninh Kieu Warf, Cai Rang Floating Market, Phong Dien Floating Market, Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary, Ong Chinese Pagoda
Going backpacking in Vietnam? Can Tho is a popular stop, and with a number of places to stay in the city, it is hard to choose the right hostel. Where you stay can make or break your experience, so here are best places to stay in Can Tho for you.
Enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or when hanging out with friends in the evening has been a tradition of the Vietnamese. As a result, a big city like Can Tho undoubtedly houses many coffee shops with different themes and varied menus.
Cai Rang Floating Market is a must-visit place in Can Tho. This market sells all kinds of goods, and the reason why it stands out is the whole process happens in the middle of the river. That’s why Cai Rang attracts so many visitors.
As the largest city in the Mekong Delta, Can Tho surely represents the best foods of the region. In Can Tho, we can find local specialities which are the soul of the Mekong Delta.
Can Tho is the largest city in Mekong Delta. It’s a buzzing town with a lively waterfront lined with sculpted gardens, an appealing blend of narrow backstreets and wide boulevards, and perhaps the greatest concentration of foreigners in the delta.