The Travel praised the Mekong Delta as an ideal destination with unspoiled beauty, including 9 experiences not to be missed.
The travel magazine The Travel of Canada suggests that Westerners visit the Mekong Delta . The magazine said that the place known as the “rice bowl” of Vietnam is an ideal destination with many fascinating experiences, unspoiled beauty with tropical water channels, mangroves, rice fields, and floating markets. . Photo: UnsplashOne of the most fascinating experiences for visitors to discover the local way of life is to visit the area’s bustling floating markets . The tradition of selling in the market goes back many centuries. Here, guests can buy delicious fresh fruits, flowers, raw foods and more. Five famous markets, many visitors include Cai Rang, Cai Be, Phong Dien, Nga Nam and Long Xuyen. Cai Rang and Cai Be are two markets that are easy to visit. To enjoy the most bustling atmosphere, visitors should visit the market early in the morning. Photo: @maiglobetravels/InstagramWith an attractive blend of Eastern and Western architecture, the 150-year-old Vinh Trang pagoda in My Tho, Tien Giang is a fascinating place. It is a magnificent cultural monument surrounded by a series of enchanting ornate gardens with four interconnected zones and 5 buildings, 60 statues, 178 pillars and an ancient bell Dating back to 1854. The pagoda also displays collages showing stories of nature and folklore, as well as 18 Arhats carved from jackfruit wood. Photo: @wildhorse_saigon/InstagramTan Lap Floating Village is one of Vietnam’s famous eco-tourism destinations visited by discerning tourists because it is not affected by the world of tourism developing in the direction of the industry. Visitors can easily visit this place from Ho Chi Minh City on a day trip because it is only about 2 hours away by car. Here, visitors have experienced such as boating through the mangroves, discovering the rich flora, enjoying the shade from the tall tropical trees, and hiding from the sweltering Western sun. Photo: Le Hoang ThaiCruise around the rivers in the Mekong Delta is an experience recommended by The Travel. Spending most of the time on the boat, visitors will better understand the life completely revolving around the rivers of the locals. Costing a few hundred USD per guest, many yachts can take guests further, to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, Cambodia. Photo: @aavietnamtravel1/InstagramA more popular experience is to explore the river region on three-way canoes . Glide through the emerald mangrove forests to reach various tourist attractions, time seems to slow down as you can discover a sense of peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With just a few USD, three to four people on a sampan boat can explore some famous places such as Tra Su Melaleuca forest, An Giang, Thi Tuong lagoon, Ca Mau, and Thoi Son island, Ben Tre. Photo: @orzel_wyladowal/InstagramVisiting Khmer temples in Tra Vinh is an experience not to be missed. Tra Vinh is also home to the largest number of Khmer people in the country. Tra Vinh has about 140 Khmer temples scattered around. The recommended time to visit is Hang Pagoda or Kompong Chray Pagoda. Photo: @andylam_kd/InstagramThe Travel praises Vietnamese cuisine in general. Therefore, visitors cannot ignore the culinary discovery experience when visiting the Mekong Delta. There are many taste-stimulating dishes worth trying, including Bun Rieu, pia cake, Banh Xeo, noodle soup… Coconut worm is a dish that the magazine calls “for the bravest travelers”. Flowers play an important role in Western dishes, cũng là điểm khiến ẩm thực nơi đây khác biệt. Ảnh: @annfoodie/InstagramThe experience of eating fruit, and picking it right in the garden is a must-see when coming to the West. Cai Be Fruit Garden specializes in longan, jackfruit, tangerine, guava, rambutan… In, dragon fruit is a favorite fruit of many Western customers, famous in Long An province, with variations in pink or bright yellow. . Mango lovers should not miss the experience at Hoa Loc Cat Mango Garden in Tien Giang. Photo: @ping.homegarden/InstagramBird watching at Tra Su Melaleuca forest in Chau Doc, An Giang is a special experience for nature lovers and photographers. Visitors immerse themselves in the song of more than 70 species of birds. Visitors can only visit part of the reserve to ensure a safe space for the bird population. August to November is the best time to visit when the water level is at its highest, favorable for birds. Photo: Yen Phuong
