The Mekong Delta, which is considered Vietnam’s “rice bowl” with a great deal of beautiful places and unique cultures. Surely you will have many exciting experience when coming here. Let’s explore them.

The Mekong Delta, as a region, lies immediately to the west of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), roughly forming a triangle stretching from Mỹ Tho in the east to Châu Đốc and Hà Tiên in the northwest, down to Cà Mau and the South China Sea at the southernmost tip of Vietnam, and including the island of Phú Quốc.


Nowaday, the Mekong Delta is one of famous destination which attract many visitors by beautiful places and unique cultures. The following is a list of activities to consider doing when doing a tour of the Mekong Delta which we recommend wholeheartedly you consider doing it.

1. Paddle Down The Mekong Delta


Whether you jump in a rowboat all by yourself or have a local Vietnamese wearing a conical hat act as skipper, paddling down the Mekong Delta absolutely was one of your favorite experiences on your Mekong Delta tour.

2. Visiting A Floating Market


The hectic parade of activity that’s also know as the local floating markets is a fascinating spectacle to behold that reminded you of the Uros from Lake Titicaca. From pineapple tossing to fishing the market is as lively as they come. What’s fascinating is that all of this takes place on the water where you have an opportunity to experience all of it for a couple of hours.

3. Mingle With Friendly Locals At A Cham Island Settlement


The opportunity to visit with local minority Cham villages will probably your favorite experience. As a visible minority group (Islamic in their beliefs) the Cham villagers are radiant warm people who will smile and pose for photos while waving at you. Their distinct clothing and headdress is quite impressive.

4. Feed Catfish at a Fish Farm


Throwing pellets of fish food into a tiny open space of water and watching a plethora of catfish fight over the scraps won’t one of the highlights of your journey but it’s likely a stop along the way if you’re on a tour. If going it alone we’d recommend skipping this.

5. Listen To Traditional Vietnamese Music


Listening to a traditional Vietnamese music and singing performance is something we relished after spending hours out on the boat. The soothing and distinct sound of the music along with fruit refreshments and tea helped you to cool down and recharge for the rest of the afternoon.

6. Climb Cave Pagoda


Finally, for those who make it all the way to Chau Doc (nearby the Vietnamese – Cambodian border) make sure to climb all the way up to Cave Pagoda for some breathtaking views of rice fields, stilt villages and greenery. With a Buddha decked out in sunglasses it’s just the kind of quirky place we recommend highly.

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