South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Published on May 28, 2026
Overview
The Mekong Delta fans out into the South China Sea. This fertile region produces over half of Vietnam's rice and is home to 17 million people living a waterborne life.
What to Do
- Cai Rang Floating Market near Can Tho — boats loaded with fruit and vegetables at dawn
- Cycling through Ben Tre's coconut island
- Homestay in Vinh Long with a local family
- Tra Su Cajuput Forest — flooded forest with egrets, explored by bamboo raft
Best Time to Visit
December to April (dry season).
Getting There
Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho (3.5 hrs).