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Things to do Can Tho Travel Guide From A-Z

Can Tho in the Mekong Delta's epicenter, having a distinct cultural identity. Visitors will have short green day trips that are no less attractive because they have a waterfront advantage. Can Tho Travel Guide From A to Z provide you with a wealth of information to help you plan your trip to Vietnam's poetry land!

Can Tho (Cần Thơ) Travel Overview

Can Tho is the big city in Southern Vietnam and is also the Mekong Delta region's political, social, and economic hub. This city is located on the Hau ( Hậu) River, the bigger branch of Mekong, and is famous for its floating markets and canals traversing its rural area. During the day, you can cruise the river to visit the floating markets, relax in the smaller back canals or unwind with a drink overlooking the water. The local area is incredibly fertile, and local markets are full of exotic fruits and exquisite seafood. By night, the river area comes alive with music and neon lights that rival many big cities.

Things to do Can Tho Travel Guide From A-Z

Can Tho is one of the most beautiful places in Mekong Delta. Photo: @joyfulgins

When is the best time to visit Can Tho ( Cần Thơ)?

Can Tho experiences a tropical and monsoon climate with two seasons. It is rainy from May to November and dries from December to April. Therefore, the best time to visit Can Tho is during April, May, and June.

June, July, August: This time of the year has a comfortable climate with light rain and warm weather to have a good time exploring the river areas and fruit gardens in Can Tho ( Cần Thơ).

– From September to November: Can Tho is in this time is rainy season or also called a floating season. Visitors can explore floating markets in the morning and learn about local people's lifestyle in the floating season.

Visiting Can Tho brings for visitors many interesting feelings. Photo: Tuấn Nguyễn

– December, January, February: This is the time of the Tet holiday; there is little rainfall, and temperatures are modest and consistently sunny. Visitors will immerse themselves in the colorful flowers, enjoy the warm spring when traveling to Can Tho

How to get to Can Tho (Cần Thơ)

Airplane

The city is served by the Can Tho Airport, which mostly caters to domestic flights to and from Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, or Hanoi. Most visitors will then transfer by private taxi to their hotel in the city center, which generally costs VND 25,000.

Coach

From HCM City, visitors can buy a ticket at Mien Tay ( Miền Tay) Bus Station to Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) or contact the special bus routes HCM city – Can Tho. It takes about 3 hours from Ho Chi Minh City; visitors can reach Can Tho.

Address at Mien Tay (Miền Tay) bus station: 395 Kinh Duong Vuong (Kinh Dương Vương) street, An Lac (An Lạc) ward, Binh Tan (Bình Tan) district, HCM city.

Some coach brands from HCM city to Can Tho ( Cần Thơ):

 Phuong Trang Bus Line

++ Address at HCM city: 272 De Tham (Đề Tham) street, District 1. Tel: (+84) 8 38375570.

++ Address at Can Tho (Cần Thơ): Nguyen Trai (Nguyễn Trãi) street, Hung Vuong ( Hung Vương) crossroads.

Hoang Long (Hoang Long) Bus

++ Address at HCM city: Mien Dong (Miền Đong) bus station. Tel: (+84) 8 35113113. Office’s address: 47 Pham Ngu Lao (Phạm Ngũ Lão) street, District 1, Tel: (+84) 8 39151818.

++ Address at Can Tho (Cần Thơ):  Bus station at 91B.

 Mai Linh Express

++++ Contact phone at HCM city:  (+84) 8 39292929. Hotline: +84 985 29 29 29.

Motorcycle

Travel along the QL1A highway from Ho Chi Minh City to reach Can Tho from 3.5 to 4 hours.

The beautiful places in Can Tho (Cần Thơ)

Cai Rang (Cai Răng) Floating Market

Cai Rang floating market is an impressive “specialty” of Can Tho tourism. Located about 45 minutes downriver from Can Tho City, the Cai Rang wholesale floating market began as a way for locals from either side of the Hau River to trade. The operation time of the floating market is from 5 to 9 am, mainly agricultural products, fruits, goods, local food.

The best time to visit the market is first thing in the morning. Photo: @mr.boo.hue

Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) Whaft

As a symbol of Can Tho city, Ninh Kieu ( Ninh Kiều) wharf seems to have a special place in tourists' hearts when coming to this city. Formed in the 19th century, located on the banks of the Hau River through many ups and downs of history and the development of Can Tho city, Ninh Kieu ( Ninh Kiều) wharf has developed as busy as today. Being planned the first walking city and night market of Can Tho city, Ninh Kieu ( Ninh Kiều) wharf or Ninh Kieu ( Ninh Kiều) park always create a good impression with tourists in four directions.

This city park is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Photo: Nguyễn Xuan

Fruit Garden

The orchards are located along all roads and canals in Can Tho, offering tourists the chance to taste various tropical fruits. The largest orchards are My Khanh fruit garden, Mr. Sau Duong’s orchard, Binh Thuy ( Bình Thủy) orchid garden, Phong Dien ( Phong Điền) fruit garden, etc.

Visitors will be relaxed in the fruit gardens and enjoy the specialties of the Mekong delta region. Photo: Collection

Bang Lang Stork Garden

Located in Binh Thoi ( Bình Thoi) Hamlet, Thoi Thuan ( Thoi Thuận) commune, Thot Not ( Thốt Nốt) district, 52 kilometers from the center of Can Tho City, Bang Lang ( Bằng Lăng) Stork Garden is a popular stop for visitors. Once covered in rice fields and bamboo trees, storks have made this area their home, and the landowners have welcomed them with open arms. As a result, nearly 300,000 storks reside in the sanctuary during peak months of September through December. While visitors are not allowed inside the sanctuary, they can glimpse stork activity in unspoiled nature from a distance.

The garden covers about two hectares and is home to thousands of storks and many other kinds of birds. Photo: Collection

My Khanh (Mỹ Khanh) Eco-tourism Village

My Khanh ( Mỹ Khanh) tourist village is located at 335 Lo Vong Cung ( Lo Vòng Cung) street, Phong Dien ( Phong Điền) district, about 5 kilometers from Can Tho city by road or river. My Khanh ( Mỹ Khanh) village is a garden-style eco-tourist site. Visiting My Khanh ( Mỹ Khanh) tourist Village, visitors in Vietnam travel can experience the old days of southern life by taking on the costume of a rich landlord who lived in a big house or a normal traditional farmer the difference. You are served with Mekong Delta specialties at the village such as baby rabbits, snakes, tortoises, bats, cuckoos and crocodiles, etc.

The village is a special one in Can Tho, which brings comfort and relaxation for any visitor. Photo: @liisisiil

Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) Ancient House

Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) Ancient House is located in Bui Huu Nghia (Bui Hữu Nghĩa) street, Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) ward, Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) district, Can Tho (Cần Thơ) province. A historical emblem found in nearly every early village; this particular communal house once served as the center of daily life for all citizens. Visitors will delight in the wooden carvings and traditional craftsmanship of the structure and get a glimpse into a day in the life of those served by the communal house.

Binh Thuy ancient house is an ideal place to explore the region’s history. Photo: @mrkimjones

Can Tho (Cần Thơ) Bridge

Can Tho Bridge is a bridge across Hau River, connecting Can Tho City and Vinh Long province. Completed in 2010, this is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia. On the weekends or holidays, the Can Tho Bridge is lit by thousands of colorful lights that make the Hau River glitter.

Can Tho bridge is a famous symbol of Can Tho city. Photo: @foodycantho

Ong (Ông) Pagoda

Squeezed in on the river road (Hai Ba Trung street) along the tourist strip in downtown Can Tho, Ong pagoda was built at the end of the 19th century by Chinese descendants, part of the Kuang-Tsao Assembly Hall. Decorated in large incense coils hanging from the ceiling, the brightly colored Ong ( Ông) temple was originally built to worship the deity Quan Cong ( Quan Cong), representing loyalty, justice, and reason. Visitors can explore this temple for free, although donations are encouraged. The building, both inside and out, makes for a stunning backdrop to your travel photos thanks to its stunning color scheme.

Ong temple is decorated in large incense coils hanging from the ceiling. Photo: @co_my_linh

Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

Built on four hectares and featuring a hall with a capacity of 500 people, the Phuong Nam ( Phương Nam) Monastery is the largest Buddhist temple in the Mekong Delta region. The monastery was built on four hectares in My Khanh ( Mỹ Khanh) commune, Phong Dien ( Phong Điền) district in the Buddhism architectural style of the Ly-Tran Dynasty in the 11-12th centuries.

It was good place to visit because it has a lot of trees, it was made by wood that was ship from South Africa to Vietnam. Photo: @huyennhunz

Tay Do (Tay Đo) Night Market

Tay Do (Tay Đo) Night Market is approximately 1 kilometers from the central of Can Tho City. This market is well-known as the trading center of Can Tho City and an attractive tourism destination. Tay Do (Tay Đo) night market is designed by the landscape around and expresses the Southern style. The market is divided into many stalls of clothes, handicrafts, jewelry, foods… which can meet all the demand of local and tourism. In addition, there are many interesting activities like games and traditional music shows.

Besides exchanging products, Tay Do night market is also used for cuisine and entertainment services.. Photo: @Axel Drainville

What and where to eat in Can Tho? Specialties in Can Tho (Cần Thơ)

Specialties in Can Tho

Mangrove Apple Hotpot

The appeal of hotpot lies not only in the rustic Mangrove Apple but also in the very characteristic flavor of the dish. The soup is sour not too much, but also not too less. The appeal of hotpot lies not only in the rustic Mangrove Apple but also in the very characteristic flavor of the dish. The soup is sour not too much, but also not too less. To make the delicious hotpot, the apple has to be cooked first, otherwise, the hotpot will be bitter. Depending on the season, the hotpot can be cooked with many fishes such as pangasius, basa, catfish, tilapia… More expensive ingredients will be shrimp, or crab. It is essential to have some chopsticks flowers, banana, and many sour soup herbs in the flooding season.

++ Address: 89, 3/2 street, Hung Loi (Hưng Lợi) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho (Cần Thơ) province.

Mangrove Apple Hotpot – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Grilled Green Pepper Snails

The snails are steamed, and then grilled on charcoal. While grilling the snails, it is also the time to make the sauce. You will need: fish sauce, pepper, garlic. Until the water inside the snail is emptied, it is the time to serve.

++ Address: Traffic roundabout of Cai Khe ( Cai Khe), Le Loi (Le Lợi) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho (Cần Thơ) province.

Grilled Green Pepper Snails- Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Grilled Snakehead

The grilled snakehead (the best is to grill with straw) is the oldest dish in the Southern land. After the fish is ready, put the fish's head to face the ground, surround the fishes with straw and set the fire. When the fire is done is when the fishes are ready. The fish is served with the herbs; dip into salt with chili or garlic chili fish sauce. This dish requires hands to eat with.

++ Address: Mau Than ( Mậu Than) crossroads, Tran Hung Dao (Trần Hưng Đạo) ward, Can Tho (Cần Thơ) province.

Grilled Snakehead – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Vietnamese Traditional Pancakes ( Banh Xeo)

The name of the pancake is based on the sound it made: Banh Xeo ( banh xeo) (banh is cake, xeo is the sound). The sound is unforgettable, and the flavor is irresistible, the pancake and its sauce will mesmerize you from the first taste. The sauce is also unique. The pancake is served along with some vegetables like lettuce, broccoli, and other herbs. It would help if you used your hands to eat it, not chopsticks

++ Address: 13/3, the road 917, Tra Noc (Tra Nóc) ward, Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) district, Can Tho (Cần Thơ) province.

Vietnamese Traditional Pancakes- Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Some restaurants in Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) you can choose: 

– Phuong Nam ( Phương Nam) restaurant. Address: Hai Ba Trung ( Hai Ba Trưng) street, Ninh Kieu ( Ninh Kiều) whaft, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Bun Tho ( Bun Thố) restaurant. Address: 149 Tran Van Kheo (Trần Văn Kheo) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Gony Restaurant.  8 – 10 – 12 Nguyen An Ninh (Nguyễn An Ninh) street, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Lang Tre Phi Ho (Lang Tre Phi Hổ) restaurant. Opposite to Can Tho water park, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Hong Ky (Hồng Ký) restaurant: 06 Ly Thuong Kiet (Lý Thường Kiet) street, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Ky Nam (Kỳ Nam) restaurant: 234 Lo Vong Cung (Lo Vòng Cung) street, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) district.

– Viet Hoa Pho (Viet Hoa Phố) restaurant. 189A Tran Van Kheo (Trần Văn Kheo) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Am Thuc Van Phat (Ẩm Thực Vạn Phat). 141 Tran Van Kheo (Trần Văn Kheo) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Gio Chieu (Gió Chiều) restaurant. C161 Nguyan Van Cu (Nguyễn Văn Cừ) street, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Song Que (Song Que) restaurant. 18/9/53B Tran Phu (Trần Phu) street, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

– Hoa Su (Hoa Su) restaurant. Traffic roundabout of Water Park, Le Loi (Le Lợi) street, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district.

Where to stay in Can Tho ( Cần Thơ)? Hotel, Homestay in Can Tho (Cần Thơ)

Vinpearl Hotel Can Tho

++ Address: 209,  Xuan Khanh (Xuan Khanh) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Vinpearl Hotel Can Tho – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Iris Hotel

++ Address:: 224, 30/4 street, Xuan Khanh (Xuan Khanh) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Iris Hotel Can Tho- Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Holiday One Hotel

++ Address::  59-61-63-65 Pham Ngoc Thach (Phạm Ngọc Thạch) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Holiday One Hotel Iris Hotel Can Tho- Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Muong Thanh (Mường Thanh) Luxury Hotel

++ Address:  E1 area, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward,Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

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Nguyen Shack Homestay

++ Address: Next to Ong Tim (Ông Tim) bridge, Thanh My (Thạnh Mỹ) area, Thuong Thanh (Thường Thạnh) ward, Cai Rang ( Cai Răng) District, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Nguyen Shack Homestay – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Green Garden Homestay

++ Address: Vanh Dai Phi Thuong (Vanh Đai Phi Thường), An Thoi (An Thoi) ward, Binh Thuy (Bình Thủy) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Green Garden Homestay – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Villa My Long Homestay

++ Address: My Khanh (Mỹ Khanh) market, Nguyen Van Cu (Nguyễn Văn Cừ) ward, Phong Dien (Phong Điền) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Villa My Long Homestay – Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Green Village homestay

++ Address: Xeo Tre (Xẻo Tre) Bridge, Khanh Binh (Khanh Bình) area , Phu Thu (Phu Thu) ward, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

Green Village homestay- Can Tho travel guide. Photo: Collection

Some Homestay in Can Tho you can choose :

  • N&D Homestay

++ Address: Hung Phu (Hưng Phu) new urban area, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) floating market, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Hien Homestay

++ Address: Ba Lang (Ba Lang) ward, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) floating market, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • 08 Homestay

++ Address: Ba Huyen Thanh Quan ( Ba Huyen Thanh Quan), Thoi Binh (Thoi Binh) ward, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Winter Spring Homestay

++ Address: Ung Van Khiem (Ung Văn Khiem) street, Cai Khe (Cai Khế) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Hung Homestay

++ Address: Thanh Hue (Thạnh Huề) street, Thuong Thanh (Thường Thạnh) ward, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Tay Ho Hotel

++ Address: 42 Hai Ba Trung (Hai Ba Trưng) street, Tan An (Tan An) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Ngoc Nho (Ngọc Nho) Motel

++ Address: No.1 AD Xuan Thuy (Xuan Thủy) street, Hong Phat  (Hồng Phat) area, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Manh Phat (Mạnh Phat) Motel

++ Address: 120B Mau Than (Mậu Than) street, An Hoa (An Hòa) ward, Ninh Kieu (Ninh Kiều) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

  • Hai Dang (Hải Đăng) Motel

++ Address: 52 Bui Quang Trinh (Bui Quang Trinh) street, Phu An (Phu An) ward, Cai Rang (Cai Răng) district, Can Tho ( Cần Thơ) province.

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