Viet Nam is one of eleven countries in Southeast – Asia that has many beautiful landscapes, unique cuisine, and ethnic, and religious diversity. Especially the Mekong area where the place of is a place attached to a major river of Asia, the Mekong River.

   1. Thoi Son Island - Tien Giang Province 

Thới Sơn Island is a small island located in the Tien River in the Tien Giang Province of Vietnam. The island is known for its beautiful scenery, including lush green gardens, fruit orchards, and canals.

Thới Sơn Island was originally a sandbar that was formed by the Tien River. The island was first inhabited in the 18th century by farmers and fishermen.

Thới Sơn Island has an area of about 1,200 hectares. The island is located about 20 kilometers from the city of My Tho.

Attractions

Thới Sơn Island is a popular tourist destination. The island offers a variety of attractions, including:

• Fruit orchards: Thới Sơn Island is known for its fruit orchards. The island is home to a variety of fruit trees, including mangoes, durian, bananas, and rambutans.
• Canals: Thới Sơn Island is crisscrossed by canals. Visitors can take a boat ride through the canals to see the island's scenery.
• Water puppetry: Water puppetry is a traditional Vietnamese art form. Water puppet shows are often performed on the canals of Thới Sơn Island.
• Local villages: Visitors can visit local villages on Thới Sơn Island to learn about the island's culture and traditions.

Thới Sơn Island is a beautiful and charming island that offers a variety of attractions for visitors. The island is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Mekong Delta.

        2. Vinh Trang Pagoda – Tien Giang 

 Vinh Trang Pagoda is a Buddhist temple located in the city of My Tho, Tien Giang Province, Vietnam. The pagoda is one of the most important Buddhist temples in the Mekong Delta region.

History: Vinh Trang Pagoda was founded in the 18th century by a Buddhist monk named Thich Chan Phap. The pagoda was originally located in a different location but was moved to its current location in the 19th century.

Architecture: Vinh Trang Pagoda is a complex of buildings that includes a main hall, a bell tower, a library, and a number of smaller shrines. The main hall is the largest building in the complex and is dedicated to the Buddha. The bell tower is located in the center of the complex and is used to call the faithful to prayer. The library houses a collection of Buddhist scriptures and texts.

Attractions: Vinh Trang Pagoda is a popular tourist destination. The pagoda is known for its beautiful architecture, its tranquil atmosphere, and its important role in the Buddhist community.

Some of the attractions of Vinh Trang Pagoda include:

-The main hall: The main hall is the largest building in the complex and is dedicated to the Buddha. The hall is decorated with intricate carvings and paintings.

-The bell tower: The bell tower is located in the center of the complex and is used to call the faithful to prayer. The bell tower is 30 meters tall and is made of brick and wood.

-The library: The library houses a collection of Buddhist scriptures and texts. The library is open to the public and visitors can borrow books.

-The lotus pond: The lotus pond is located in front of the main hall. The pond is home to a variety of lotus flowers.

How to get there

Vinh Trang Pagoda is located in the city of My Tho, Tien Giang Province, Vietnam. The pagoda is about 20 kilometers from the city of Ho Chi Minh City.

The best way to get to Vinh Trang Pagoda is by car or taxi. The pagoda is also accessible by public transportation. There are a number of buses that travel to My Tho from Ho Chi Minh City.

       3. Binh Tay Night Market – Can Tho

Tay Do Night Market impresses visitors with its ancient beauty combined with modernity, bearing the unique characteristics of the Western region. If you plan to explore Can Tho, this is a place you cannot miss besides other symbols such as Ninh Kieu Wharf or Cai Rang Floating Market.

Besides, Tay Do Night Market is a wholesale market, transporting many local products from fruits, and handicrafts to clothes. Goods exchange activities with foreign countries take place bustlingly day and night. In recent years, the market has been considered a unique cultural tourist destination, attracting tourists to visit and experience.

 Why should you visit Tay Do night market?

First, Tay Do Night Market is a symbol of Can Tho City Since the last century, Tay Do Night Market has been a famous commercial market in 6 western provinces. The age of the market is equal to the famous Ben Thanh market in Saigon. Even though it has been upgraded and rebuilt, this place is still a witness of history and a symbol of modern Can Tho city.

To make your visit to Tay Do night market more complete, you need to note the following issues:

- From 8 pm onwards is the market's peak time. The large number of customers entering and leaving the market can easily cause jostling, affecting movement and experience.

- You should prepare cash to easily pay when buying things in the market. Some stores here still do not have payment by bank card or bank transfer.

- You should wear simple, comfortable clothes for easy movement. Because you travel a lot in the Tay Do night market, you should wear sneakers instead of high heels to protect your feet.

        4. Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho a place to preserve cultural essence and develop tourism

Today, the Cai Rang floating market is not only a place to preserve the quintessence of regional culture but has become an attractive tourist destination. Because of this, no matter what, Can Tho people in particular and people in the West in general always keep their customs and living habits intact. Only then can we understand why the Cai Rang floating market is the destination of many tourists from everywhere when coming to Can Tho.

Besides, what makes Can Tho city increasingly known to many people is the strong development of a young, modern city but not lacking in richness and diversity of many cultures. An imported and harmonious culture of the Kinh, Chinese, Khmer and Cham ethnic groups is extremely unique and interesting.

Location: Cai Rang Floating Market is located on the Cần Thơ River, about 6 kilometers from the city center of Can Tho in the Mekong Delta.

Operational Hours: The market typically starts very early in the morning, around sunrise, and remains active until late morning. It's advisable to visit the market early to experience the bustling atmosphere when trading activities are at their peak.

What to Expect: Cai Rang Floating Market is known for its vibrant and lively atmosphere. Traders on boats gather to sell a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, snacks, and other local products. The market is not only a place for commerce but also a cultural experience, providing visitors with a glimpse into the traditional river-based way of life in the Mekong Delta.

Address: 46 Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho

Opening hours: 4:00 - 9:00 from Monday to Sunday

Ticket price: Ninh Kieu route - Cai Rang floating market - Ninh Kieu

+ From 1 to 7 passengers: About 400,000 VND/boat.

+ From 8 to 15 passengers: About 450,000 VND/boat.

Advantages: Experience and discover many beauties of human life in the Western rivers.

Disadvantages: Not suitable for tourists prone to seasickness, the market takes place from 4:00 - 9:00 am so visitors must get up early to fully experience it, some items are not sold retail to tourists.

Coming to the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, you will not be able to miss the cultural experiences here such as: Enjoying rustic dishes floating on the river, enjoying a variety of fresh fruits or just simply Taking a boat to explore hundreds of boats busy buying and selling agricultural products and don't forget to take amazing virtual photos on the boat's bow early in the morning.

With such interesting experiences, this place is the right destination for those who love discovery, and novelty and want to learn about the culture of the Southern River region.

      5. Prison Provinciale – Can Tho a place History You can visit

Besides many attractive attractions such as Ninh Kieu Wharf, Cai Rang Floating Market, Tay Do Night Market... Can Tho still has many interesting eco-tourism areas and historical relics that have gone through many ups and downs. deep. Among them, Can Tho Grand Examination is one of the famous attractions that attracts a large number of those who love and learn about the nation's history.

As the largest prison in the West during the French colonial period, Can Tho Grand Prison was once a fear that made anyone who heard its name shudder. Not only is it a prison to hold prisoners, this place is also a hellish place that witnessed many barbaric crimes committed by the French colonialists to extinguish the courageous and indomitable will of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

Can Tho Grand Prison was built separately from residential areas and offices. All around the prison are high walls, thickly surrounded by barbed wire and there are always guard posts to control political prisoners. After the war against the US, Can Tho Large Prison was expanded to 21 additional cells and shortened the distance between rows of male and female prisoners.

During the anti-American period, Lon Lon continued to be reinforced and expanded in space. With 21 large and small cells, divided into two rows of female prisoners and male prisoners, cell columns, there are rooms used for solitary confinement of dangerous prisoners. On all four sides, there are walls about 3 to 5 meters high, with barbed wire on top. On all four sides, observation towers about 6 meters high are built, with a wide viewing range, so that soldiers can take turns guarding the prison rows. At night, there are bright headlights to easily control prisoners.

Address: No. 8, Ngo Gia Tu Street, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.

Opening: 8:30 am – 5 p.m. ( from Monday to Saturday )

Entrance fee: Free

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