Western tourism: 4 must-check-in places in Can Tho

With its simple, rustic beauty and unique culture, Can Tho always welcomes tourists with unforgettable experiences. Let's explore these 4 famous tourist destinations in Can Tho !

Con Son Tourist Area

Con Son is a small island located in the middle of Hau River, with an area of 70 hectares of fertile land, silted up all year round. This is one of the most famous community tourism destinations in Can Tho, when nature has blessed it with abundant silt for green fruit gardens, sweet and fragrant fruits. There are star apple, jackfruit, guava; longan, rambutan, grapefruit... with a diverse ecosystem bearing the mark of the Southern countryside.

Experience picking fruit yourself in the garden at Con Son. (Photo: Collected)

Not only are there sweet fruit gardens, in Con Son there are also over 30 large and small fish rafts forming a long row of nearly a kilometer and raising many types of fish, but mainly the beaded fish - a specialty of Can Tho in the Southwest region . Coming to the fish rafts, you will have the opportunity to see thousands of strange and colorful fish swimming around under the rafts such as: catfish, catfish, koi fish... Especially there are fish that are just for looking at and not for eating like the tiger fish nearly 50cm long. In addition, this place also has the experience of feeding fish with rice, bottle feeding... and "fish massage" which is very interesting.

Another very interesting experience when traveling to Con Son Can Tho is to visit the flying snakehead fish model. The snakehead fish will be raised in cages and trained to eat and drink according to the living routine set by the cage owner. Along with that, there is also the experience of catching fish in ditches, making traditional cakes - personally joining the garden owners to make banh xeo, banh khot, banh bot loc, banh la mit, banh da lon, banh duc...

Flying snakehead fish. (Photo: Collected)

There is a special thing at Con Son that will definitely impress you: the gardeners who do tourism will cycle their typical dishes from house to house on the dike under the cool shade of trees to bring their typical dishes to the guests' dinner table with attractive dishes such as: snail hotpot, pigeon with coconut water from Nam Cong garden; elephant ear fish from Ms. Nam's house; stir-fried frog from Chinh Nho's house; field crab, grilled snakehead fish from Song Khanh garden; banh xeo, banh khot from Ms. Minh's house...

If you are looking for a tourist destination that can bring a new experience of life in the West, Con Son Can Tho tourist village is a great destination for you, your family and friends.

My Khanh Tourist Village

My Khanh tourist village is an ideal destination for those who want to experience the life of the Western people, with garden space, fun activities and cuisine typical of the river region. Traveling to Can Tho to My Khanh village, you will visit ancient houses of the South with unique architecture, hear about the life of the ancient people and enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu.

Ancient house scene in My Khanh Tourist Area. (Photo: Collected)

Here, you can participate in many interesting activities such as fishing in ditches, pig racing, dog racing, and even rowing boats on the canals. This area is also famous for its specialties of the West such as braised fish in clay pot, fish sauce hotpot, banh xeo and other delicious traditional cakes.

Just like in Con Son, in My Khanh village there are also many fruit gardens that are lush all year round. This is the land of rambutan, Ha Chau strawberry... Here, you can buy some fruit as gifts for relatives or friends because it is rare to have the opportunity to buy fruit with excellent quality right in the garden at an affordable price.

Ninh Kieu Wharf

Ninh Kieu Wharf is an indispensable destination when mentioning Can Tho tourism . Located on the banks of Hau River, Ninh Kieu Wharf is not only a place for sightseeing but also a prominent symbol of Can Tho, attracting millions of tourists every year. At Ninh Kieu Wharf, you can watch the peaceful Hau River and the boats going up and down, feeling the peaceful life of the West.

Panoramic view of Ninh Kieu Wharf at night. (Photo: Collected)

A new highlight at the wharf is the Ninh Kieu pedestrian bridge (also known as the Love Bridge), which has an S-shaped design symbolizing Vietnam, sparkling in the evening with brilliant LED lights.

Around the wharf are many restaurants from Asia to Europe, from Western specialties such as grilled snakehead fish, fish sauce hotpot to attractive street food, helping you have a full dinner while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Ninh Kieu Wharf especially attracts tourists from 6pm onwards. When Ninh Kieu night market starts operating, the number of visitors here increases. Ninh Kieu night market specializes in selling souvenirs, clothes, shoes, handbags... with diverse and beautiful designs and very "student" prices. Nearby is a food street with street food stalls such as: wontons, grilled rice paper, mixed rice paper, fried fish balls, chicken sticky rice, mixed fruit... Grilled stalls at Ninh Kieu night market Can Tho are always crowded with customers.

When traveling to Can Tho and coming to Ninh Kieu Wharf, don't forget to visit other famous places such as Ong Pagoda, Cruise Restaurant...

Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the most famous floating markets in the West , where trading activities take place bustlingly on the river from early morning. The market's characteristic feature is a series of boats carrying fruits, agricultural products, and food from all over the region. Here, you can explore the unique trading culture of the Western people when the boats are anchored along the river through the image of "cay beo". One of the interesting experiences is to weave between the boats, listening to the bustling sound of people calling each other to buy and sell.

Enjoy breakfast on a boat at Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho. (Photo: Collected)

Not only a place for shopping, the floating market is also a culinary paradise with delicious specialties such as vermicelli soup, rice noodles, pancakes, rice vermicelli with pork skin... prepared right on the boat.

To fully appreciate the beauty of this unique market, you should come to Cai Rang Floating Market early in the morning, around 5:00 to 7:00, because this is the time when trading activities are bustling. Cai Rang Floating Market is most beautiful during the flood season and the days before Tet.

With its charming river beauty and unique experiences, Can Tho is a destination not to be missed on a trip to the West. This Tet . Hopefully with the information shared above, you will easily schedule your trip and don't forget to visit the 4 places above!