Overview

Can Tho is a unique city in the Mekong Delta, along with other provinces it’s famous for its rice harvest output of 1000 tons/year. Located in the middle – downstream and central of the Mekong Delta, on the South bank of Hau river, Can Tho is known as a buzzing town with a lively waterfront lined sculpted gardens, a beautiful combination of narrow backstreets and wide avenues, and perhaps the biggest gathering of foreigners in the delta. It is also the idea factor for floating markets with many bustling activities. Besides, tourists are surely attracted by ancient houses, the orchards full of delicious tropical fruits, charming traditional music. Taking a boat tour alongside the various sites will not disappoint any visitors on a tour to Northern Vietnam.

Be bordered by An Giang province to the north, Dong Thap province to the east, with Kien Giang province to the west and with Hau Giang province to the south, Can Tho is the largest city in the region, covering an area of 1,409 square kilometers and be home to 1,214,100 people as of 2012 and feels like ‘western capital’ after a few days exploring the backwaters. The city of Can Tho is divided into nine districts: Ninh Kieu, Binh Thuy, Cai Rang, O Mon, Thot Not, Phong Dien district, Co Do, Vinh Thanh, Thoi Lai District. The city is the homeland of some ethnic groups, including the Vietnamese, the Chinese, Khmer.

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