Can Tho is the biggest city in the Mekong Delta and home to the famous Cai Rang floating market. Traditionally the most popular way to visit Can Tho was by tours from Ho Chi Minh City, or overland trips to and from Phnom Penh in Cambodia. With international flights now serving Can Tho it’s becoming […]
Hotel Review: Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel, Can Tho – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel Address: 60 Nguyen An Ninh, Can Tho, Vietnam. I stayed at Hoang Hai Dang 1 Hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 376,200 VND ($16.37 USD) per night, and I picked it for its price and location in Can Tho. The Hoang Hai […]
Hotel Review: Tay Ho Hotel, Can Tho – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Tay Ho Hotel Address: 42 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho, Vietnam. I stayed at Tay Ho Hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 452,325 VND ($19.65 USD) per night, and I booked it for its location in Can Tho. I was […]
Promoting Mekong Delta tourism through cargo boat travel
Travel by cargo boat in the Mekong Delta is something I’ve been meaning to do ever since I first read about it. One trip I wanted to do was from Ben Tre to Tra Vinh. I’ve seen this way of travel mentioned in forums, and I’ve had a reader email me how he did the […]
Notes on Can Tho – Urban life in the Mekong Delta
Can Tho is the fourth-largest city in Vietnam, and it’s one of 5 cities that’s an independent municipality at the same level as a province. From a tourists perspective it’s mainly seen as the jumping off point for the Cai Rang floating market and other trips around the Mekong Delta. I’ve been to the market […]
Guesthouse Review: Hien Guesthouse II, Can Tho – Vietnam
Hotel Name: Hien Guesthouse II Address: 106/3 Phan Dinh Phung, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, Vietnam. I stayed at the Hien Guesthouse II in Can Tho, Vietnam. I booked online at the rate of 250,000 VND ($10.80 USD) per night and picked it for its price and location. The Hien Guesthouse II is in the old […]
In Pictures: Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta
Cai Rang is home to the biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta. The market is near the city of Can Tho, which is about four hours from Ho Chi Minh City; too far for a day trip, so an overnight stay is required. Here is my guide on where to stay in Can Tho. […]
