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     Cantho City is located in the center of the Mekong Delta, amongst a network of rivers, brooks, canals and ditches. The province is about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is contiguous to 5 provinces: An Giang on the north, Dong Thap on the north-east, Hau Giang on the south, Kien Giang on the west, and Vinh Long on the east.Cantho has a complex of rivers and canals such as Hau, and Can Tho rivers, Thot Not, O Mon canals… Among them, the Hau River is considered a benefactor of this region, since yearly floods deposit large quantities of alluvia to the rice fields. Thank to that Cantho becomes "the green lungs of the Mekong Delta" .The climate is harmonized with few of storms. It is hot, humid all year. Rainy season lasts from May to November, and dry season lasts from December to April. The annual average temperature is 27ºC.

    The Mekong Delta is considered to be the ‘rice basket’ of Vietnam, contributing more than 50% of the nation’s rice production. The city is famous with tourists for its floating markets (Cai Rang, Phung Hiep) where people sell and buy things on the river. Guests can enjoy local fruit specialties such as pomelo, longan, jackfruit, mango, and durian.

    Cantho is over its 200 years as the main town, once known as Tay Do and now one city of Vietnam. All of economic, culture activities closely relate to river and canals which like the “street” . Cantho has simple, poetic beauty with well-off villages under shade of coconut trees.It is wonderful to take a boat trip along the riverbanks on fine weather days. On the east bank of Hau River is Ninh Kieu Wharf, which is well known for its beautiful location. Other interesting places are Bang Lang Stock Sanctuary, Cantho and My Khanh Tourist gardens and Cantho Market.

Highlights of Can Tho:

- Ninh Kieu wharf
- Munir Ansay Pagoda
- My Khanh Tourist Gardens
- Can Tho Market
- Floating Markets: Cai Rang, Phung Hiep…
- Bang Lang Stock Sanctuary
- Gia Trang Shop

Top Packages Travel In Can Tho City


1 Day Mekong River Cruise - Cai Be Floating Market The trip to Mekong Delta offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern Delta region as we wind our way... detail
Mekong Cruise on Bassac Life in the Mekong Delta revolves around water and the best way to discover the area and its rich riverlife is from the water. Several boats run overnight cruises in the Mekong Delta and one of these is the Bassac ... detail
MeKong Discoverer This trip designed for individual traveller who is keen to explore all aspects of the Mekong Delta. Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi Tunnel, Vinh Long, Cai Be floating market, Can Tho, Chau Doc... detail

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Hotel Speacial Offers In Can Tho City


Golf Can Tho Hotel A brand new hotel overlooking the Mekong River, the Golf Can Tho Hotel has 101 tastefully decorated guest rooms ... detail
Victoria Cantho Hotel Victoria Can Tho Hotel is located on the banks of the Hau River. The Victoria Hotel has a total of 92 rooms, including ... detail
Hoa Binh Cantho Hotel Hoa binh hotel is located at 05 - Hoa binh avennue, next to the VietcomBank, it takes about 5 minutes walking ... detail

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Top cuisine In Can Tho City


Ca tai tuong chien xu "Tai tuong" fish is classified as a kind of luxurious food-stuffs. The fish is as white as chicken, delicious and sweet smelling but not crushed. ... detail
Mangosteen (Mang Cut) Hidden among dense foliage, big as a fist and brownish-violet in colour, is the mangosteen ... detail
Coconut (Dua) The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only species in the genus Cocos ... detail

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Related News


Where air is as good as gold - Mekong Delta - Can Tho The Mekong Delta city of Can tho has five islands in the middle of the Hau River, Con Au, Con Son, Con Cai Khe, Con Khuong and Tan Loc, which still maintain the pureness and wildness of nature.
Can Tho prepares for liberation holiday The Mekong River Delta city of Can tho is preparing for a festival complete with flower garlands and coloured lanterns at Ninh Kieu Wharf to celebrate Liberation Day on April 30.
Festival Hue - Home-made kite festival to open A Home-made Kite Festival and Hue traditional art kite performance will take place on April 30 and May 1 in Phu Sa Tourism Area in Hung Phu ward, Cai Rang district, Can tho city