The epicenter of Mekong Delta never ceases to bewitch visitors with the rustic charm from the hospitality of the locals. An exceptional feature in Can Tho climate is the flood season when the water level in a sophisticated system of canals gradually rises. It's also the best time to have a boat tour on the surrounding waterways in Can Tho. At night, the seemingly calm and serene city put on a new coat, turning into a youthful town with vibrant nightlife featuring local bars and restaurants.

Weather

Can Tho is located in a tropical climate region, hot and humid all year round. If you don’t like the cold weather, Can Tho will be your favorite as there is no winter here. The rainy season lasts from May to November, the dry season is from December to April next year. The annual average temperature is about 28ºC.

How To Get There

Ben Tre features an international airport very close to the city center. So you can catch a flight, which takes around 2 hours from Hanoi or 30 minutes from Ho Chi Minh. From Ho Chi Minh, you have another option to travel on a trans provincial bus to Can Tho. The travel time is around 4 to 6 hours.

Highlights

Cai Rang floating market: 

Cai Rang Floating Market is located on Cai Rang River, near Cai Rang Bridge, about 6km from the center of Can Tho city and 30 minutes by boat from Ninh Kieu Port. This is one of the most popular floating markets in the Mekong Delta, which is also a favorite place for many tourists. It specializes in trading fruits and specialties of the Mekong Delta.

 

Can Tho Fruit Garden: 

Can Tho has a fertile soil combined with a warm climate all year round. So it is ideal to grow a variety of fruit trees such as plums, longan, durian, mangosteen. Vast fruit gardens concentrate in Phong Dien district and Tan Loc islet. Coming to Can Tho on any occasion, you can enjoy the fresh flavors of fruit right after picking them in the garden.

 

Ninh Kieu Wharf: 

As a typical symbol of Can Tho city, Ninh Kieu Wharf seems to have a quite special position in the hearts of visitors to this city. Formed in the 19th century, located on the banks of the Hau River. Through many ups and downs of history as well as the development of Can Tho city, it has been developed as a modern busy transport hub today. 

 

Binh Thuy Ancient House: 

Can Tho has more than 70 ancient houses with many cultural values - a long history of our nation. One of them is Binh Thuy- the old house of the Duong family was built in 1870 with modern French architecture. The house is a harmonious combination between Eastern and Western culture, creating a beauty that is both classical, traditional and modern. Binh Thuy Old House is located on Bui Huu Nghia Street, Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City.

 

My Khanh Ecotourism Village: 

My Khanh is one of the attractive ecotourism sites of Can Tho. It is located between Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, with an area of over 50,000m2. The resort also has multiple activities such as dog racing, pig racing, fishing catching, visiting traditional craft villages, listening to traditional music.
 

 

 

 

Culture

Can Tho is the center of the Mekong Delta with its unique culture of the Southwest region of the South. It has the idyllic beauty of a romantic river village nestled under coconut palms. Once coming to Can Tho, you will not be able to forget the folk songs and rhythms, called Don ca tai tu, demonstrated by the soft angelic voice of the local.

Best Time To Visit

The period from April to July is the perfect time to enjoy tremendous kinds of fruit in huge fruit gardens of the Southwest of Vietnam. From September to November, it is the flooding season. Coming to Can Tho in this season, you will see water rising gradually on the low lands. It’s a great time to observe the local life when people have to deal with the exotic flooding season.