Mekong Delta in the West of Vietnam is known as its charming beauty with pretty fruit gardens, blue rivers and breathtaking views. Travelling to Mekong Delta, it is a chance for you to immerse in nature and refresh after a long working and studying time. Indochina tours Laos
When you decide to take a tour in Mekong Delta, it would be necessary to search for some special things to do that fulfill your tour. The following is some suggestions from a local person, enjoy reading and think about what to do in Mekong Delta:
Travel by local boat trip
Mekong River flows through many provinces with a complex channel system. Therefore, it can be said that Vietnamese rural areas can be seen in the realest way on a scenic boat trip. It will be the best choice to discover Mekong Delta on boats that local people sail. They can help you to explore and understand their life in the delta with your own eyes. From the boat, you can see fruit gardens on the blank of rivers, schools of fish swimming under the water and try to sail with local people’s instructions.
Travelling by local boat trip- Source: http://vietnamnaturetravel.com
Visit float market
Visiting float markets is one of the top must-to-do things because they are a highlight of Mekong Delta. Farmers bring their goods, foods and vegetables mainly, to these markets and sell them to local dealers. The biggest floating market is Phung Hiep which is open from 4 a.m to 11 a.m. Visiting the markets, you can experience how people exchange their products, buy and taste juicy fruits and see the sunrise on vessels. Besides, you can also take some photos of the market with boats full of colorful fruits and vegetables.
Phung Hiep float market – Source: http://vietnamvisa-easy.com
A boat in floating market – Source: http://trekkingtravel.com.vn
Homestay
Mekong Delta area has many homestays for foreign visitors. Hiding behind acres of orchards, these homestays are really attractive. Vietnamese hosts are very friendly and hospitable, so you can talk to them and have deeper understanding about Vietnamese culture and life in the delta. Home-staying would also be a great chance for exchanging cultures between you and the host because they are interested in discovering cultural diversity as well. If they like you, they may take you a tour around their fruit gardens and let you try fresh mangos or coconuts free.
Homestay in Mekong Delta – Source: http://bestpricevn.com
Oxen racing festival
Annually, the Mekong Delta’s An Giang Province holds oxen race as a part of Khmer tradition. This festival attracts thousands of people from all over the delta and even Cambodian. Held in November, before the start of autumn-winter crops, it is an important part of the Khmer Dolta Festival. For those who would like to understand unique culture and believes of one of 54 Vietnamese ethnic minorities, oxen racing festival, one of what to do in Mekong Delta, is a great opportunity. cruise on Mekong river
Oxen racing festival in Ta Miet – Source: http://citypassguide.com
Now with four options for you to choose: travel by local boat trip, visit float market, homestay and oxen race, your trip would be unforgettable. What are you waiting for? Let’s visit Mekong Delta and experience the most amazing thing ever in your life!
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