Mekong delta river

🌍 Overview
• Location: Southernmost part of Vietnam, where the Mekong River flows into the South China Sea.
• Distance from Ho Chi Minh City: About 2–3 hours by road (70–120 km).
• Main provinces: Tiền Giang, Bến Tre, Cần Thơ, Vĩnh Long, Trà Vinh, Sóc Trăng, Cà Mau, and others.

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🌾 Why It’s Famous
• Known as Vietnam’s “rice bowl”, producing more than half of the country’s rice.
• Famous for floating markets, lush fruit orchards, traditional villages, and river life.
• You can see how locals live, trade, and travel entirely on water.

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🚤 Top Attractions
1. Cái Răng Floating Market (Cần Thơ) – boats selling fruits, coffee, and breakfast right on the river.
2. Bến Tre – known for coconut candy, boat trips through narrow canals, and lush islands.
3. Vĩnh Long – homestays on river islands and visits to fruit farms.
4. Tràm Chim National Park – a bird sanctuary and wetland reserve.
5. Cà Mau Cape – the southernmost point of Vietnam.

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🍍 Things to Do
• Take a boat cruise along the Mekong’s small canals.
• Visit local workshops (rice paper, coconut candy, honey farms).
• Try tropical fruits like rambutan, dragon fruit, and durian.
• Experience folk music and local cuisine (fish soup, elephant ear fish, etc.).