South Vietnam
Can Tho
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
Can Tho is the largest city in the Mekong Delta. Its Ninh Kieu Quay is one of Vietnam's most pleasant riverfronts, facing the wide Hau River — the best base for floating market trips.
What to Do
- Cai Rang Floating Market — take a boat at 5am when boats loaded with tropical fruit cluster in the river
- Phong Dien Floating Market — smaller and more authentic, 20 km away
- Binh Thuy Ancient House — 150-year-old merchant's mansion fusing Vietnamese and French styles
- Ninh Kieu Quay evening walk — the waterfront fills with locals at dusk
Best Time to Visit
December to April.
Getting There
Bus from Ho Chi Minh City (3.5 hrs) or internal flights from Hanoi.