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Can Tho is the largest city in the Mekong Delta and a base for delta tourism. Its specialty is the Cai Rang floating market that opens in the early morning, where small boats floating filling the river buy and sell fruit and ingredients\u2014a scene emblematic of the delta. The area around Ninh Kieu Wharf bustles with caf\u00e9s and a night market. This page rounds up the big picture of the city, how to get around, classic spots, model courses, food, souvenirs, and the latest topics, and guides you to individual articles on caf\u00e9s, news, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/th>The largest city in the southern Mekong Delta<\/td><\/tr>
Population<\/th>About 1.6 million people<\/td><\/tr>
Best season<\/th>December\u2013April<\/td><\/tr>
Suggested days<\/th>1\u20132 days<\/td><\/tr>
Language<\/th>Vietnamese (English also understood in tourist areas)<\/td><\/tr>
Currency<\/th>Vietnamese dong (VND)<\/td><\/tr>
Time difference from Japan<\/th>-2 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What kind of city is Can Tho?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Getting to Can Tho and getting around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4 hours by car from Ho Chi Minh City (3.5 hours by express bus), or 50 minutes by domestic flight (Can Tho International Airport). 30 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city. A 2-day, 1-night tour from Ho Chi Minh City is the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The center is Ninh Kieu Wharf, where a riverside promenade and the night market gather. You board a boat here to reach the floating market. Since the market is at its best in the early morning, the trick is to stay the night before and set out at dawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Classic sightseeing spots in Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We've summed up the representative spots in a quick-reference table. Use it as a guide when planning your route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spot<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cai Rang floating market<\/td>The peak of activity is early morning, 5\u20137 a.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Ninh Kieu Wharf<\/td>City center; boat departures & night market<\/td><\/tr>
Khmer Buddhist temples (such as Botum Temple)<\/td>Vividly colored Khmer style<\/td><\/tr>
Can Tho Bridge<\/td>A cable-stayed bridge over the Hau Giang River; night views<\/td><\/tr>
Suburban tropical orchards (such as My Khanh Folk Village)<\/td>Fruit-picking along the canals; rural experiences<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cai Rang floating market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The highlight of Can Tho sightseeing, and the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. From before dawn, boats large and small gather on the river, buying and selling fruit, ingredients, rice, and daily goods from boat to boat. It\u2019s the custom for sellers to indicate the goods they handle with a \u201cbeo hang (sign pole)\u201d\u2014holding the item at the tip of a long pole\u2014so you can tell what\u2019s being sold even from a distance. The peak of activity is early morning, 5\u20137 a.m., and since shops start packing up after 8, the trick is to set a boat out from Can Tho\u2019s Ninh Kieu Wharf before sunrise. Having breakfast on the river at a \u201cmoving stall boat\u201d selling noodles or coffee is also part of the experience. Chartering a boat the day before (1\u20132 hours) makes the day go smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ninh Kieu Wharf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A promenade and boat landing along the Hau Giang River (a tributary of the Mekong main stream) that flows through central Can Tho. The boats for the floating-market tour depart from here. In the evening it bustles with locals seeking cool air, and at night a night market sets up along the river with stall food and goods. The pedestrian-only Ninh Kieu Bridge is illuminated, and the light reflecting on the river surface is beautiful. It\u2019s a convenient area as a base for the night before a market tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khmer Buddhist temples (such as Botum Temple)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many Khmer (Cambodian-descended) people live in the Mekong Delta, and vividly colored Khmer Buddhist temples are dotted around Can Tho city too. The golden spires, naga (serpent-deity) carvings, and intricate decorations differ in character from Vietnamese-style temples, letting you feel the delta\u2019s multiethnicity firsthand. For worship, take off your shoes and dress to cover shoulders and knees. The quiet grounds are also good for a rest during a town walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Tho Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cable-stayed bridge over the Hau Giang River that, at its opening in 2010, boasted one of the largest main-tower spans even in Southeast Asia. A major artery connecting the delta\u2019s towns, it\u2019s illuminated at night. Viewing it from the opposite bank, Ninh Kieu Wharf, or aboard a river cruise is recommended. It\u2019s a landmark symbolizing the delta\u2019s modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suburban tropical orchards (such as My Khanh Folk Village)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the outskirts of Can Tho, tropical orchards spread along the canals. Depending on the season, you can enjoy picking and tasting fruits such as durian, mango, rambutan, and longan, and there are also tourist orchards that combine hand-rowed boats, traditional-music performances, and rural experiences, like the My Khanh Folk Village. It\u2019s easy to work into a half-day course together with the floating market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample courses for Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1<\/strong>: Arrive in Can Tho in the afternoon. Stroll the Ninh Kieu Wharf promenade, and in the evening spend time at the riverside night market and caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2<\/strong>: In the early morning, head by boat to the Cai Rang floating market and experience breakfast on the river. After the market, stop by the orchards along the canals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and specialties of Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can Tho strongly reflects the Mekong Delta\u2019s river-fish and fermented-food culture, with local dishes you can\u2019t taste in other cities. Here\u2019s a table of representative dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dish<\/th>Characteristics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Banh xeo<\/td>A southern-style savory pancake in which a batter of rice flour and turmeric is grilled crisp and packed with plenty of shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts. In Can Tho, many shops offer extra-large sizes, and you wrap it in leafy vegetables and herbs and eat it with a sweet-and-sour nuoc cham sauce.<\/td><\/tr>
Bun mam<\/td>A rich soup noodle based on fermented fish sauce (mam), a representative local dish of the Mekong Delta. Containing shrimp, squid, river fish, pork, and eggplant, it\u2019s strongly aromatic and filling. It\u2019s the bowl that most strongly reflects the delta\u2019s river-fish culture.<\/td><\/tr>
Nem nuong (Cai Rang-style grilled pork patties)<\/td>Skewered grilled pork patties, known as a specialty of the Cai Rang area. You wrap them in rice paper together with vegetables and herbs and eat them with a special sauce. The fragrant charcoal aroma pairs well with the refreshing condiments.<\/td><\/tr>
Deep-fried whole river fish, elephant-ear fish<\/td>\u201cCa tai tuong (elephant-ear fish),\u201d a Mekong river fish deep-fried whole, is a bold dish where you flake the flesh and wrap it in rice paper. It\u2019s a staple you can savor at delta eateries.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9s in Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a table of caf\u00e9s to stop by in Can Tho (from the shop name to the individual page).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop name<\/th>Genre<\/th>Characteristics<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Yakishime<\/a><\/td>Matcha<\/td>Japanese-flavored drinks and sweets starring matcha<\/td><\/tr>
Phuc Long Coffee & Tea<\/a><\/td>Tea<\/td>\u8336\u304c\u5f37\u3044\u5730\u5834\u30c1\u30a7\u30fc\u30f3\u3002\u9ec4\u91d1\u84ee\u8336\u3068\u30d5\u30a3\u30f3\u30b9\u30a2\u30c0\u30fc<\/td><\/tr>
Trung Nguy\u00ean E-Coffee<\/a><\/td>Coffee<\/td>\u30c1\u30e5\u30f3\u30b0\u30a8\u30f3\u306e\u5c0f\u578b\u5e97\u8217\u3002\u30ed\u30d6\u30b9\u30bf\u30d6\u30ec\u30f3\u30c9\u3068\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30a2\u30c0\u30fc<\/td><\/tr>
Milano Coffee<\/a><\/td>Coffee<\/td>\u4e00\u676f\u304c\u5b89\u3044\u5eb6\u6c11\u6d3e\u3002\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30a2\u30c0\u30fc\u3068\u30c9\u30ea\u30c3\u30d7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Souvenirs to buy in Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We've summed up distinctly Vietnamese souvenirs by item (item names link to individual pages).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Item<\/th>Genre<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Coconut oil<\/a><\/td>Food<\/td>Available at markets, supermarkets, and the airport<\/td><\/tr>
Cashew nuts<\/a><\/td>Food<\/td>Available at markets, supermarkets, and the airport<\/td><\/tr>
Vietnamese coffee beans<\/a><\/td>Food<\/td>Available at markets, supermarkets, and the airport<\/td><\/tr>
Nuoc mam (fish sauce)<\/a><\/td>Food<\/td>Available at markets, supermarkets, and the airport<\/td><\/tr>
Basket bags<\/a><\/td>Goods<\/td>Available at markets, supermarkets, and the airport<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The latest topics in Can Tho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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