Can Tho city overview

    Originally known as “Tay Do” – the capital of the Southwest region more than a hundred years ago, Can Tho City is one of the most attractive destinations in the Mekong Delta. The city is located in the center of the lower Mekong River region, serving as an important transportation, economic and cultural hub of the entire region. Although the pace of life is increasingly modern, the city. Can Tho still retains the typical charm of the river region, with bustling floating markets, interwoven canals and genuine human love. Besides, the city also possesses a developed infrastructure system, many unique eco-tourism, cultural and culinary attractions.

    Can Tho City borders Ca Mau. Mau, Vinh Long, Dong Thap and An Giang and especially bordering the East Sea in the east and southeast. Can Tho City is divided into 9 administrative units, including 5 districts and 4 districts, with 103 commune-level administrative units. The harmonious combination of tradition and modernity has helped Can Tho become an ideal destination for tourists who want to explore the simple yet profound beauty of the Southwest region.

Province location Can Tho on the map of Vietnam

Prominent destinations in the city. Can Tho

 >Cai Rang Floating Market – Soul of the Western River

     How to Only about 6 km from Can Tho city center, Cai Rang floating market is one of the largest and most typical floating markets in the Southwest region. The market opens from early morning, around 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., when the river surface is still covered with a thin layer of mist, the sound of the boat engine mixed with the sound of crashing waves creates a scene that is both bustling and strangely peaceful. If you have the opportunity to come to Can Tho, you should leave very early - around 5:00 a.m. - to watch the sunrise on the Hau River and immerse yourself in the bustling life of the floating market. At that time, hundreds of large and small boats lined up, filled with fresh agricultural products such as pineapples, mangoes, pumpkins, watermelons... A vivid picture of the river countryside appeared, rustic but full of vitality.

    Don't forget to bring a camera or phone to capture memorable moments - from the side of the boat looking out at the river, or from the top of the boat looking along the water. The early morning light reflecting on the river surface and the vibrant colors of the goods will create enchanting photos. And the most interesting thing is enjoying breakfast right on the river. A bowl of hot noodles, vermicelli noodles, or a cup of iced milk coffee is prepared directly on a small boat - simple but rich in Western flavor. Between the cool breeze and the sound of rolling waves, visitors can fully feel the gentle, honest and close-knit lifestyle of the people here.

Cai Floating Market Teeth

Ninh Kieu Wharf - Where Can Tho's life brightens at night

   After a day of traveling around the river region, evening is the ideal time Idea for you to hang out at Ninh Kieu wharf - a symbol of Can Tho city. Located right at the confluence of Hau River and Can Tho River, Ninh Kieu wharf is a park of about 7,000 m², surrounded by green trees and fresh air. When dusk falls, this place becomes bustling with laughter, bright lights and cool breeze blowing from the river. From Ninh Kieu wharf, visitors can see Can Tho Bridge - once the bridge with the longest main span in Southeast Asia, sparkling with light every night. If you have time, you should buy a cruise ticket to fully experience the magnificence of Can Tho when it lights up. On the cruise, you can enjoy Western cuisine and listen to amateur music resounding in the windy Hau River.

   Walking a little further, you will come across Ninh Kieu pedestrian bridge, a place called "love bridge" by young people because of its romantic scenery and sparkling color-changing LED light system. In the middle of the bridge are two stylized lotus flowers, symbolizing the pure beauty of the West. On major holidays such as National Day September 2 or Lunar New Year, this is a familiar meeting place for people to watch fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Right next door is Tay Do night market, the most vibrant shopping and culinary space in Can Tho. Along the clean, tidy stalls are all kinds of delicious delicacies - from grilled rice paper, grilled octopus, fruit sweet soup to souvenirs, clothes, and handicrafts. The night market also has an outdoor music stage and entertainment game area, giving visitors a joyful and memorable evening.

Can Tho Style Ben Ninh

Bat Pagoda - Spiritual cultural symbol of Can Tho

  Located right in the center of Phu Loi Ward, Bat Pagoda (official name Mahatup or Seray Te Cho Mahatup in Khmer) is one of the most unique and famous religious architectural works in the Southwest region. Distance from city. About 230 km from Ho Chi Minh City, the temple has existed for more than 400 years, associated with the spiritual and cultural life of the Khmer community here. Local people often affectionately call it Ma Toc Pagoda, expressing the long-standing attachment between the pagoda and this land. The special thing that makes Bat Pagoda different is that thousands of fruit bats (Fruit Bat) come here to live. When dusk falls, large flocks of bats hover in the sky, creating a scene that is both mysterious and rarely peaceful. The entire pagoda campus is covered with a garden of hundreds of years old trees, creating a cool and peaceful green space.

   Doi Pagoda's architecture has a strong Khmer style Southern region, with curved pagoda roofs, sophisticated motifs and brilliant yellow colors. Inside the main hall are bas-reliefs, Buddha statues and murals depicting the life of Buddha - all meticulously carved, demonstrating the talented hands of Khmer artisans. Not only a tourist attraction, Bat Pagoda is also a major spiritual and cultural center of the Khmer people, where many traditional festivals take place all year round. With the blend of religion, culture and nature, Bat Pagoda is a destination not to be missed when you want to fully feel the peaceful beauty and rich identity of Can Tho.

The temple was built in 1569

Lung Ngoc Hoang Ecotourism Area - "Green Lung" of the West

    Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve is considered the "green lung" of the Southwest region, with a rich wetland ecosystem and rare pristine natural landscape. The entire area has an area of ​​more than 4,200 hectares, divided into two areas: conservation - research area (2,805 hectares) and cultivation - tourism area (1,434 hectares). Lung Ngoc Hoang is famous for its vast cajuput forests, interspersed with a system of canals, ponds and rich vegetation, home to hundreds of species of birds, fish and rare animals. Visitors coming here can ride a motorboat through the forest, admire the pristine natural scenery and enjoy the cool, peaceful atmosphere of the river delta.

    Not only As an ideal ecotourism destination, Lung Ngoc Hoang also has great value in preserving biodiversity and maintaining environmental balance for the entire Southwest region. This is truly the ideal place for those who love nature, exploring and finding peace. Lung Ngoc Hoang nature conservation eco-tourism area with over 330 diverse plant species. This place is famous as a shelter for hundreds of rare and wild animal species. Almost all are in a state of conservation and listed in the Vietnam and world red books. Some typical rare species such as: hairy-nosed otter, hooded turtle... Lung Ngoc Hoang's natural blessings have made it the most ideal tourist destination in the western region today.

Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve

In addition, the Can Tho area also has many tourist attractions. Thai temples, entertainment and other unique experiences such as:

  • Chen Kieu Pagoda (Sa Lon) - Located along Highway 1A, Chen Kieu Pagoda impresses with its sophisticated Khmer architecture, especially the walls and roof inlaid with crockery, porcelain, pieces of colorful cups and plates. Not only is it a place of pilgrimage, this is also a unique check-in point that shows the creativity and thrifty spirit of Southern Khmer people.
  • Ho Be eco-tourism area – This tourist area is a place where mangrove forests, beaches and cool air of the Southwest coast meet. Visitors can stroll among the mangrove forests, observe water birds, or participate in activities such as fishing, swimming and enjoying fresh seafood right on the spot.
  • My Khanh Fruit Garden - About 10 km from Can Tho center, My Khanh tourist area is one of the most famous gardens in the West. Visitors can walk around the garden, pick ripe fruits themselves, enjoy rustic specialties such as pancakes, grilled snakehead fish and participate in folk games such as monkey bridge, pig racing, fishing.
  • Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery - Located on a campus of more than 3.9 hectares in An Binh Ward, the Zen monastery is the largest Buddhist building in the Southwest. With architecture inspired by Truc Lam Yen Tu Pagoda, this place provides a peaceful, peaceful space, suitable for tourists to worship and find peace in the midst of modern life.
  • Tam Vu eco-tourism area - Tam Vu tourist area stands out with charming river scenery and fruit gardens all year round. Visitors can take a canoe through small canals, enjoy fruit in the garden, enjoy the fresh air and rustic life in the West.
  • Long Tri Stork Garden - Located in Long My Ward, the stork garden is home to thousands of storks, egrets, teal... creating a lively natural scene every time dusk falls. This is a favorite destination for tourists who love photography and those who want to feel the wild and peaceful beauty of the Western river region.

Outstanding historical relics in the city. Can Tho

Historic site of Can Tho Provincial Party Committee Base

    If you have the opportunity to visit the West, try once to visit the Can Tho Provincial Party Committee Base Historical Site - a place that preserves the heroic mark of the land. Located amidst the peaceful scenery of Phuong Binh commune, this nearly 9-hectare relic area was once the revolutionary direction center of the Can Tho Provincial Party Committee during the years of resistance against the US. The road to get here is also very convenient: From Can Tho city, follow Highway 61 to Hoa An commune, turn to Phuong Binh and you will see the relic site located among coconut groves and green fields. If starting from Vi Thanh, the distance is just over 20km, very easy to travel.

    Entering the relic site, you will be able to admire the hall, the bunker, the working house of the Provincial Party Committee officials in the past - works that have been carefully restored and preserved. Everything here has the rustic breath of the river area, but it contains the indomitable and steadfast spirit of the people who lived and fought for national independence. Coming to Can Tho Provincial Party Committee Base, visitors not only visit a historical place, but also have the opportunity to listen to touching stories about a glorious time, to love more the land and people of the Southwest region.

Ba Base Historical Site Bai

Uncle Ho's Temple

   If you have the opportunity to come to Can Tho, don't forget to visit Uncle Ho's Temple - a sacred and meaningful place, where people in the West express their deep gratitude to the beloved Father of the nation. The temple is located in Hamlet 3, Luong Tam commune, about 78km southwest of Can Tho city. The story of Uncle Ho's Temple began in 1969, when news of Uncle Ho's death made the whole country sad, especially the Southern people - who always looked forward to welcoming Uncle Ho to visit. Amid the arduous days of resistance, the Party Committee and people of Luong Tam commune turned their loss into action, continued to fight resiliently and at the same time set up an altar to Uncle Ho right at the commune Party Committee office to commemorate.

   The memorial ceremony that year took place solemnly and warmly with compatriots. Everyone choked up before Uncle Ho's photo, vowing to remember his gratitude to heaven and sea and determined to defeat the American enemy. Immediately after that, the leaders, revolutionary veterans and people in the commune together built a temple to worship Uncle Ho in a convenient location - where people can visit Uncle Ho by both land and water. Today, Uncle Ho's Temple is not only a national historical-cultural relic, but also a sacred destination in the hearts of the people of the West. Amidst the peaceful scene, each waft of incense smoke seems to convey the deep affection, respect and boundless gratitude of the people of Can Tho for the great leader of the Vietnamese people.

Uncle Ho's Temple

Historic relic with great spiritual value, associated with years of steadfast struggle of the military and people of the South. Below are some typical destinations that tourists can visit to both learn about history and feel the simple beauty and love of the people of the West:

  • Taberd School is a revolutionary relic, the place that once welcomed a political delegation returning from Con Dao in 1945. The project has profound historical value, associated with the early victorious days of the August Revolution.

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    Victory Monument of 75 Enemy Battalions (1973) : The relic marks the glorious victory of Long My army and people in the resistance war against America. This place has monuments, reliefs and displays of war artifacts, recreating the indomitable spirit of the Western people in the war for independence.

  • Tam Vu Victory Monument: This was one of the resounding victories of Can Tho's army and people in 1949, making an important contribution to the resistance movement against the French. Today, the monument is spaciously planned with monuments, traditional houses and green parks, a destination for both sightseeing and educating about patriotic traditions. Ticket price: Free (adjacent ecological area: 20,000–30,000 VND/person)

 

Time to travel to the city. Can Tho

   The Southwestern region has always been compared to "the land of alluvium and human love", where the Mekong River flows through, bringing prosperity, peace and unique culture that cannot be found anywhere else. Among them, Can Tho is three prominent destinations, attracting tourists by the rustic beauty of the river, lush ecological areas and slow, loving pace of life. Coming here, you will experience from the bustling floating market on the river, ancient Khmer pagodas to fruitful orchards and endless fields. Each season of the year, these three provinces put on their own color - sometimes bright with golden sunshine, sometimes flooded with floating water or lush green in the ripe fruit season. Therefore, choosing the right time to explore is what makes the trip more complete and memorable.

Dry season - The ideal time to explore (from December to April of the year later)

    The dry season is when the West is at its most beautiful time of the year. The sky is clear, sunny and there is almost no heavy rain, very convenient for outdoor sightseeing activities. Visitors to Can Tho can easily stroll around the bustling floating markets, visit fruitful orchards in Phong Dien, or wander in ancient pagodas in Can Tho. Dry weather helps visitors comfortably explore ecological areas such as Long Tri Stork Garden, Tam Vu Tourist Area or famous historical relics. This is also a suitable season to travel by motorbike, take check-in photos and experience folk cultural festivals of the Khmer and Kinh people in the region.

Can Tho Stork Garden

Floating season - The immense beauty of the river (from September to November)

     When the last rains fall, it is also the flood season that floods the entire plain. The whole Can Tho region seems to be wearing a new shirt, vast and full of vitality. The flooded fields reflect the blue sky, fish and shrimp follow the water flow, creating a poetic scene that only the West can have. This season, visitors can sit in a dinghy and weave through small canals, watch water lilies bloom, or participate in catching fish and picking sesbania flowers - the most typical experiences of the flood season. Ecological areas such as Lung Ngoc Hoang or Ho Be mangrove forest become extraordinarily beautiful, attracting those who love nature, like to take photos and explore the rustic beauty of the countryside.

Pickling Western water lilies in flood season

Fruit season – The garden is full of fruit, cool green color (from May to August)

    If you are a lover of garden atmosphere, summer is the best time to come to the West. Throughout Can Tho province, fruit orchards are ripe and fragrant. Visitors can visit My Khanh Fruit Garden, Long Tri Longan Garden or gardens full of rambutan, durian, and mangosteen, pick them themselves and enjoy them right on the spot. This season is also the time when many folk festivals are held - from the Southern Folk Cake Festival in Can Tho to the Ok Om Bok Festival in Can Tho, imbued with the cultural identity of the river region. Although sometimes there are sudden rains, those rains make the air fresher and cooler, making the journey to explore the West more poetic.

9 Persimmon Fruit Garden

Travel information

   The following is the latest updated information for tourists planning to explore the three southwestern provinces - Can Tho. Thanks to the developed transportation system and central location of the Mekong Delta, traveling here is increasingly convenient and flexible. Visitors can choose many different means of transport such as plane, bus, high-speed train or personal vehicle, depending on their needs and starting point.

Flight routes to Can Tho

Currently, Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho International Airport) is the main aviation gateway of the entire region. From here, visitors can easily travel to the inner city by car in just 1–2 hours. Domestic airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines are operating many direct flights every day from:

  • Hanoi – Can Tho : About 936,000 VND for a one-way economy class ticket and about 2 hours of flight time

  • Da Nang - Can Tho : Fluctuating around 800,000 - 2,500,000 VND for one way, about 1 hour 30 minutes flight.

  • Hai Phong - Can Tho: Geconomy one-way ticket price is about 1,100,000 - 1,600,000 VND (may be higher in peak season) Flight takes about 2 hours.

  • There are also international flights from Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Can Tho.

Can Tho Airport

Train to Can Tho 

Route Hanoi → Can Tho: Fare from 1,150,000 – 2,400,000 VND

  • Departure: From Hanoi station

  • Destination to:Can Tho Station (via the Southern transit stations like Nha Trang - Saigon)

  • Estimated travel time: About 32 - 35 hours

HCMC route. Ho Chi Minh → Can Tho: Fare from 220,000

  • Departure: From Saigon Station

  • Destination: Can Tho Station (transfer via Song Than - My Tho - Vinh Long route)

  • Travel time: About 5 - 6 hours

Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho high-speed railway model

Passenger bus to Can Tho

Route Hanoi → Can Tho

  • Estimated travel time: About 36 – 40 hours

  • Fare: From 1,000,000 – 1,400,000 VND/sleeper ticket

  • Typical bus companies: Hoang Long, Phuong Trang, Mai Linh

  • Frequency: 1–2 trips/day

  • Note: The bus departs from Giap Bat or Nuoc Ngam wharf, stopping to rest at many stations along National Highway 1A, to Can Tho Central Bus Station.

City Line. Ho Chi Minh → Can Tho

  • Travel time: About 3 – 4 hours

  • Fare: From 160,000 – 250,000 VND

  • Popular bus companies: Phuong Trang, Thanh Buoi, Mai Linh, Vu Linh, Hoang Minh

  • Departure point: Mien Tay Bus Station (Ho Chi Minh City)

  • Destination: Can Tho Central Bus Station

  • Frequency: There is a bus every 30 minutes - 1 hour, serving 24/24h

Route Da Nang → Can Tho

  • Travel time: About 24 – 26 hours

  • Fare: 850,000 – 1,200,000 VND

  • Suggested bus companies: Hoang Long, Mai Linh, Hung Thinh Bus

  • Route: National Highway 1A - through the Central provinces - to Can Tho Central Bus Station

    Currently, there are many bus companies transporting passengers from North to South, however, people should prioritize choosing reputable bus companies such as is: Major car companies: Hoang Long, Phi Long, Phuong Trang, Thanh Buoi, Tan Quang Dung,..

Moving within the city

      To move within Can Tho city, people can choose means of transportation such as taxi, grab motorbike, bus or rent a car to move. For taxis, people can choose many traditional companies such as Xanh SM, VinaSun, Mai Linh, Tien Sa,... or can use technology ride-hailing applications like Grab to book a car.

In case of renting motorbikes or cars for convenient transportation, people can refer to reputable car rental units:

  • Hoang Vu (price from 100,000 VND/day) – Delivery/Hong Phat Residential Area | 📞 0944 355 582

  • Mr. Nhan (price from 80,000 VND/day) – 103/122/20 Vo Van Kiet (Near the Airport) | 📞 0919 362 004

  • Ninh Kieu (price from 100,000 VND/day) – No. 2, Hung Vuong, Ninh Kieu | 📞 0869 668 869

  • Dong Ha/Miss Ut (price from 80,000 VND/day) – 145 Tran Van Kheo, Cai Khe | 📞 0911 773 978

  • Truong Dung Car (price from 600,000 VND/day) – Ap My Bridge, National Highway 1A, Cai Rang | 📞 0939 639 609

  • Nguyen Duy Travel (price from 600,000 VND/day) – 90/32/16/15 Hung Vuong, Ninh Kieu | 📞 0947 495 057

  • Minitour Company (Please contact) – Intergroup Alley KV2-3, Nguyen Van Cu | 📞 0939 193 839

Accommodation information

Luxury

Sheraton Can Tho Hotel

  • 3209 April 30 Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, City. Can Tho - price from 935,000 VND/night

Considered a gem in Tay Do City, Sheraton Can Tho is a 5-star hotel in the heart of Can Tho. Located next to Ninh Kieu Wharf and located in the Mekong Delta, the hotel boasts vast views of Can Tho City and the Hau River. Immerse yourself in Vietnam's natural beauty as you relax in the hotel's tree-lined gardens or listen to the sound of water echoing along the Mekong River. The prime location is just minutes from popular attractions such as Can Tho Bridge, Binh Thuy Temple and Cai Rang Floating Market.

 Relax in beautifully appointed rooms and 5-star hotel amenities, including a spa and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel offers a variety of hotel culinary options such as a Southern Cuisine restaurant and a sunset bar. Organize business and social events in Can Tho City, thanks to the hotel's Convention Center with 2 magnificent large rooms and 4 exquisite meeting rooms.

Tru by Hilton Hau Giang City Center

  • Hoang Oanh, Hau Giang Electricity Company - Price from 828,000 VND/night

The 24-hour front desk is always ready to serve you, from check-in to check-out or any assistance you need. If you want more, don't hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to serve you. Tru by Hilton Hau Giang City Center is a hotel with excellent comfort and excellent service according to most of its guests. With all the amenities provided, Tru by Hilton Hau Giang City Center is the right place to stay.

In addition, there are some luxury hotels such as:

Thuan Phat Hotel (Price from 500,000 VND/night)

  • Space: "All in One" criteria with classic, modern architecture.

  • Providing many accompanying services such as swimming pool, massage, and cafe.

  • Rooms range from Deluxe to Family Suite, suitable for families.

Thien An Hotel (Price from 570,000 VND/night)

  • Space: Large scale, beautiful view, outdoor pool.

  • Location in the city center, near attractions.

  • Clean rooms, basic amenities, serving large groups.

Que Toi Hotel (Price from 550,000 VND/night)

  • Space: Spacious, airy, yes Indoor swimming pool and karaoke room.

  • Received many good reviews for the quality of rooms and services.

  • Suitable for travelers looking for comfortable, entertaining accommodations.

Resort

Victoria Can Resort Poetry

  • Cai Khe Ward, City. Can Tho- Price: 2,246,000 VND

Victoria Resort Can Thobears the architectural imprint of the French colonial period, classic, luxurious and romantic with a view of the poetic Hau River. Coming here, visitors think they have wandered into a classic castle located in the middle of a garden filled with plants and flowers from ancient fairy tales. Designed with the unique beauty of Vietnamese architecture combined with the sophisticated aesthetic thinking of the French, the resort brings visitors peaceful and exciting experiences of a peaceful, beautiful and equally unique destination.

Ngoc Thu Palace 

  • Features: Standard 4-star hotel, suitable for staying when visiting Khanh Hoa ward. Wedding and event organization services are available.

  • Reference address: Km 2127, National Highway 1A, Khanh Hoa ward, Can city Poetry.

  • Reference price: From about 300,000 VND/night (regular room).

 Thuan Phat Hotel

  • Reference price: Ranges from 500,000 - 1,000,000 VND/night (depending on room type such as Deluxe Double, Junior Suite, Family Suite).

  • Address: 295 Phu Loi Street, Phu Loi Ward, Can City poetry.

  • Features: "All in One" hotel with swimming pool, massage, cafe. Diverse rooms, serving both vacation and family needs.

Other experiences

CLU XANH ISLE HOMESTAY CAN THO

Set in a beautiful location in Can Tho city, 7 km from Can Tho international airport, Cu Lao Xanh Homestay offers accommodations with views garden and bar. Each unit here has a balcony with river views, a flat-screen satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. A refrigerator, oven, stove and kettle are also included. This apartment hotel has a terrace where guests can relax.

  • Price for 2 people: 299,000 VND
  • Family price: 499,000 VND

  • 54 Homestay Can Tho

    • Address: 54/7a Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tan An Ward, City. Can Tho.

    • Reference price: From 300,000 - 400,000 VND/Night.

    • Features: Near the center, cheap price, with shared kitchen and terrace for parties.

  • Hometravel Mekong Can Tho

    • Address: 178C Thanh My area, Cai Rang ward, city. Can Tho.

    • Reference price: From 200,000 - 500,000 VND/Night.

    • Features:Countryside lifestyle, cool, quiet space.

  • Kim Lan Homestay

    • Address: 196 Hamlet 7B2, Vi Thanh 1 commune

    • Reference price: From 500,000 - 1,200,000 VND/Night.

    • Features: Standard accommodation, serving tourists.

  • Homestay Miet Vuon (Nga Bay)

    • Address: Mai Dam Hamlet, Dai Thanh Commune, Nga Bay Ward.

    • Reference Price: From 70,000 - 150,000 VND/Night/person.

    • Features: Cheap price, experience the garden life on foot substance.

Local festival cuisine and culture

To make everyone's trip more convenient, everyone You can learn and plan in advance a dining schedule with a variety of local traditional dishes. Here is a list of some delicious restaurants and eateries for everyone to choose from:

High-class restaurants

Ma Famille Can Poetry

  • Address: 156/43 Doan Thi Diem, Cai Khe Ward, City. Can Tho.

  • Features: Western-style restaurant, specializing in serving steaks with various sauces, garlic butter toast, salads. Set up a very romantic and sweet party table. Suitable for romantic parties.

Sticky Rice Restaurant

  • Address: Alluvial area on Song Hau street, Cai Khe Ward, City. Can Tho.

  • Features: Southern folk cuisine restaurant. There are spacious grounds, beautiful scenery and professional service. The menu is diverse with dishes that retain the appeal of Southern cuisine.

Local Cuisine

  • Specialties of Sheraton Can Tho, Azerai Can Tho, Ngoc Thu Palace, Thuan Phat Hotel, Phu Huu Ecotourism Area,.....: There are a full range of local Can Tho specialties such as fish sauce hotpot, grilled snakehead fish, Braised scorched rice, Cai Rang grilled spring rolls....

Sauce hotpot

   If you once set foot in the West, you will hardly forget the passionate, rich flavor of this specialty in Can Tho - the famous fish sauce hotpot. The broth is made from long-aged fish sauce or snakehead fish, creating a salty taste mixed with natural sweetness. Can Tho fish sauce hot pot is often found at family parties, year-end parties, and festivals of Southern people. To cook fish sauce hot pot correctly and with the right taste, the source of ingredients must be guaranteed to be selected as fresh and delicious. Linh fish sauce will be cooked in a very large pot of water, the fish will have all its bones removed, only the meat will be used to cook the juice. This water will be boiled then add lemongrass and spices to taste to taste. This step determines the flavor of the dish, so it will take a lot of time and effort.

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Grilled snakehead fish

   Grilled snakehead fish is one of the most famous specialties in Can Tho. The whole fish is grilled with traditional straw, giving off a characteristic aroma, retaining its natural sweetness. When eating, roll the fish with rice paper, herbs, lotus leaves and sour star fruit, and dip it in garlic and chili fish sauce, you will feel the full flavor of the West. This is a rustic but extremely charming dish, making it memorable for everyone who tastes it. 

Cuisine discovery experience

You will see small restaurants on the side of the road, or go to people's homes to eat. Because the people here are always friendly with tourists to experience the dishes:

  • Grilled snails with green pepper is a specialty in Can Tho that is extremely popular with young people. The snails are soaked clean, marinated with green pepper, lemongrass, garlic and grilled over charcoal. When enjoying, the water in the snail is boiling, the meat is fragrant and sweet, dipped in salt and pepper with lemon, awakening the taste buds.

  • Banh tet with black leaves is a specialty in beautiful and colorful Can Tho. Sticky sticky rice, green beans, fatty meat combined with black leaves create a flavor that is both fatty and naturally sweet. The cake is carefully wrapped, easy to preserve and convenient to buy as a gift. With just one bite, you will fully feel the traditional Western flavor.

  • Sichuan Ba ​​Khia is a specialty dish in Can Tho with an unforgettable flavor. The meat is firm, fragrant, and prepared in many ways such as boiling or roasting tamarind, all are rich and attractive. This is a rustic dish but very typical of Western cuisine. Buying a few pieces of kumquat as a gift will definitely make the recipient excited.

Experience Can culture Poetry

   Southern Folk Cake Festival is one of the national cultural events and festivals organized Held annually in Can Tho city. The meaning of the festival is to introduce and promote the typical folk cakes of the Southern region to people all over the country. This is an opportunity for everyone to learn and experience the unique culinary culture of the South. Through the festival, the sincere, honest and hard-working image of the people of the Western region is clearly shown. This is also a festival that contributes to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values ​​of the Southern people. In addition to many other unique festivals such as the Tan Loc Fruit Festival, the Southern Folk Cake Festival also spreads positive messages to everyone through each delicious cake.

       In addition to introducing and promoting Southern folk cakes to all four directions, the Southern Folk Cake Festival also encourages folk cake artisans to become more and more successful. creativity, maintaining the traditional baking village. From there, promoting the production and processing of many delicious cakes with characteristics of the Southern region. In addition, this is also an opportunity for baking artists to meet domestic and foreign businesses. Since then, we have brought the traditional folk cakes of this land further and further, reaching the hands of foreign friends.

Southern folk cake festival in Can Tho

     Southern folk cake festival usually takes place in the third lunar month to celebrate many major holidays of the country such as: Hung King's death anniversary, the day of liberation of the South and national reunification and International Labor. The venue is usually in Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho city (close to Ninh Kieu Wharf). Every year when the festival takes place, people from everywhere flock to Can Tho to enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Southern Folk Cake Festival is a place where you can have fun, entertain and enjoy the exhibition space that brings many interesting experiences. This promises to be an extremely hot entertainment destination in Can Tho during the upcoming holidays of April 30 and May 1. You can come here and experience a unique subculture of Southern cuisine these days!

Amusement area

Luu Huu Phuoc Park

    Coming to the land of white rice and water in Can Tho, you will immediately remember the rich garden culture with garden houses, Bang Lang Stork Garden or Cu Lao Tan Loc... However, in the center of the city there is a place that you have probably heard of, which is Luu Huu Phuoc Park - the green symbol of the city and an entertainment area for young people.

  • Address: Hoa Binh Avenue, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho
  • Open all day.

   Luu Huu Phuoc Park is one of the largest parks in Can Tho city and is named after the late famous musician and businessman Luu Huu Phuoc. This place is designed extremely uniquely with the image of a long guitar, considered a green heart between heaven and earth. The park was built in 2015 and has an area of ​​about 2 hectares, quite spacious. This place owns a large area and has a modern designed stage with more than 7000 seats. In addition, this place also has all kinds of sports equipment for residents and a children's play area. Besides, the park also has very clean and modern public toilets so that everyone can have the best and most enjoyable experiences. Promising journey to visit Can Tho.

Scenery of Luu Huu Phuoc Park in Can Tho 

Funny Land vocational play area

Funny Land is a vocational play area for children. This is a fairly new model of games for children, children will be entertained but also learn a lot of knowledge.  Games like little teacher, little MC, little builder... will give children many new experiences about professions. From experiences with popular professions, children can have more choices about their future dreams. From there, parents can orient their child's future career.

  • Address: Phong Dien Commune, Can Tho City
  • Phone: 094 206 45 87
  • Opening hours: Monday - Open all day on Thursday, Friday - Sunday from 9:00 - 17:00

This career guidance game at Can Tho children's amusement park is divided into two stages main. In stage 1, children will be introduced to basic professions. Stage 2 is a higher stage, children will be transformed and perform tasks with strict arrangements according to the scenario set out by the play area.

Fun area Top ideal children's playground in Can Tho - Jump Arena

  • Address: 3rd Floor, Sense City Shopping Center, No. 1 Hoa Binh Avenue, Ninh Ward Kieu, Can Tho City

  • Opening hours:8:30 - 21:00

  • Reference ticket price:Only from 99,000 - 129,000 VND

With a cool and spacious indoor play space, it can be said that Jump Arena Can Tho is an ideal play area for children in Can Tho that you should not miss. The games and facilities at Jump Arena are designed and constructed according to international standards, ensuring absolute safety for players. The staff is always on duty, closely following and supporting players, so you can completely rest assured when coming to have fun at Jump Arena Can Tho.

In addition, you can participate in amusement parks such as:

The Miracle:

  • Address: 47 Vo Van Kiet, Vi Thanh Ward, Can Tho

  • Ticket price: Free

  • Phone number phone:0776193727

Vi Night Market Thanh:

  • Address:1/5 Street, Ward 5, City. Vi Thanh, Can Tho
  • Opening hours: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. all days of the week
  • Ticket price: Free

Kittyd & Minnied Amusement Park:As a famous entertainment destination in Can Tho, Kittyd & Minnied park always attracts tourists to visit. Kittyd & Minnied is designed according to a modern amusement park model that will bring interesting experiences to visitors.

  • Location only: Thanh Xuan commune, Can Tho

Suggested tours

Continuing the information for the Can Tho travel guide are some suggested outstanding tours here, specifically is:

Can Tho Tour 2D1D

  • Depart from: City. Ho Chi Minh.

  • Vehicles: 16 – 45 seat tourist car. 

  • Organizing company: Vietnam Tourist – Address: No. 208, Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. 

  • Departure schedule:

DAY 1: HCMC – CAN THO – CON SON – HAU RIVER CRUISE

DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – MY KHANH – TRUC LAM MEDITATION – HCMC

Western Tour - Con Dao: Can Tho - Ca Mau Cape - Con Dao - Can Tho 5 Days 4 Nights

  • Organizing unit: Vietourist (Vietourist Holdings Joint Stock Company).
  • Reference price: 4,790,000 VND / person.
  • ☎: 0899909145

DAY 1: HCMC – CA MAU (Breakfast, Noon)

DAY 2: CA MAU CAPE – CAN THO (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 3, 4: CAN THO - CON DAO (3 meals)  

DAY 5: CAN THO – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch)

Can Tho Tu Sang Bamboo Garden 1 day tour

Time Time: 01 day.

Hotline: 0914.00.00.65

Company: Vinh Tour Travel Company

 Transportation: go and return by car.

07:30: Car picks you up at your hotel or meeting point. Then depart to visit:

  • Squat Market 

  • Tu Sang Bamboo Garden 

12:00 p.m.: The group has lunch. The group rests.

  • Khoi Cau Duc – is a new destination suitable for those who want to explore nature and return to the fields. You can witness firsthand the process of caring for and harvesting pineapples. After harvesting the pineapples, you can enjoy the sweet fresh fruits on the spot.

  • 7 Wonders Park – You can admire the ancient wonders of Egypt, Greece, Iraq, Türkiye… with the autumn version small.

Tour Dong Thap - Vinh Long - Can Poetry 

Time: 2 days 1 night

Hotline: 0914.00.00.65

Company:  VIETNAMESE TOURISM ELECTRONICS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED

Address: 147 Co Bac, Vuon Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

 Methods: Cars, motorbikes (depends on customer)

Reference price: 1,600,000 VND

DAY 1: City. Ho Chi Minh – Dong Thap – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

DAY 2: Can Tho – Co Noi – Con Son – Fruit garden – City. Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast, lunch)

Go to the garden to pick rambutan, longan fruit....

Shopping and Souvenirs concept

The Southwestern region not only attracts tourists by its charming river scenery but also by countless attractive specialties and souvenirs imbued with cultural significance. local. Coming to Can Tho, people can choose many meaningful gifts to bring back to relatives and friends.

  • Banh Tet with black leaves - a typical cake with natural purple color from black leaves, green bean filling, delicious fatty meat; commonly sold at Cai Rang market and tourist areas.

  • Durian coconut candy, Sau Tia plum wine - delicious dishes Simple gift but with the typical flavor of the Western region, suitable as a gift after the trip.

  • Pia cake - famous specialty with durian filling, fatty and delicious salted egg; produced at famous establishments such as Tan Hue Vien, Minh Ngoc,...

  • Fresh sausage - a typical dish of Chinese, mildly sweet, delicious, very popular as gifts.

  • Cau Duc Pineapple – pineapple famous for its sweet, crispy taste, characteristic aroma, and is a typical specialty of the land.

  • Steamed fish bones - a famous specialty processed into many dishes such as fish cakes, fried fish balls,... delicious and easy to preserve.

Notes when traveling to Can Tho

Support information and other information

  • Can Tho City Police — Address: No. 9A Tran Phu, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City. Phone number: 0693.672010. 

  • Can Tho City Tourism Development Center — Address: No. 98 Phan Dinh Phung, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City. Phone number: (+84) 292 625 2527 / 625 2586.

  • Can Tho City Police hotline number (on duty) has a number such as: City Police Duty: 069.3672010. 

  • In case of emergency, you can quickly contact the switchboards:113 (City an), 114 (Fire), 115 (Emergency)...

​​​​​​​Wish you have moments of relaxation, enjoy the scenery of the Western rivers and fully enjoy the fun journey with relatives and friends!