A mandarin orange orchard in Lai Vung, Dong Thap. The region is the country’s largest fruit growing area with fruits such as rambutan, mango, durian, longan, guava, orange and plum (Source: VNA) Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho, a big fruit market in the Mekong delta region.(Source: VNA) Fruit is a specialty of the Mekong delta (Source: VNA) Foreign visitors on a green tour in Tien Giang (Source: VNA) Playing with a python, a scary but exciting experience on a Mekong delta tour (Source: VNA) Visitors to Ben Tre can enjoy and learn how steamed rice pancakes are made (Source: VNA) Crossing the river using a pulley system is an amazing experience (Source: VNA) Foreigners learn how to make Vietnamese fried spring rolls as part of a Ben Tre orchard tour (Source: VNA) Enjoying Don ca tai tu (music of amateurs), a beautiful cultural trait of people in the southwestern region.(Source: VNA) … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta – ideal travel destination
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Get lost on garden islets of the Mekong Delta
Viet Nam News A single day’s trip from HCM City can take you to green and tranquil gardens in the Mekong Delta. Trade cafes and walks through the bustling city for a bus or bike ride to the islets in the lower region of Tiền River. Down the river: Cruise around Thới Sơn Islet. Thới Sơn Islet, also known as Lân (Kylin) Islet, is located in Thới Sơn Commune, Mỹ Tho City, Tiền Giang Province. The islet not only hosts abundant fruits, but has also become an ideal ecotourism site for weekend trips. Sail away: A boat trip around Thới Sơn Islet. The distance from HCM City to Mỹ Tho is around 70km. The road is fairly wide and convenient for travelling. Bus travellers they can one of the services offered by Mai Linh, Phương Trang, Thảo Châu and Thịnh Phát from the West HCM City Bus Station. Each bus ticket costs between VNĐ30,000-50,000 … [Read more...] about Get lost on garden islets of the Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCG
The BCG consultants made the proposal at a working session with the People’s Committee of Can Tho city on May 16, which sought ways to develop tourism adaptable to climate change in the Mekong Delta. The region should maximise resources and economic sectors to create differences in sustainable development, they said, urging authorities to make best use of landscapes, natural resources as well as historical and cultural values to turn the region into an ideal tourist destination. The consultants pointed out that although the Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s production hub of rice, fruits and seafood, it is one of the regions in the country most affected by climate change. They suggested Can Tho, as the central city of the region, focus on natural exploration, entertainment and cultural experience while developing tourism. They said with pristine islets like Con Son, Con Au, Con Khuong and Tan Loc, along with orchards, Can Tho is suitable for leisure tourism and natural … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta needs new vision of tourism development: BCG
Mekong Delta lures investment from Japan
Attending at the event were former State President Truong Tan Sang, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio, Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and more than 600 representatives of State agencies and businesses of the two countries. Former State President Truong Tan Sang highlighted Vietnam-Japan cooperation. He hoped the meeting will strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation in infrastructure construction, agricultural production and climate change adaptation. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son highly appreciated the investment cooperation in various areas, especially the cooperation between localities of the two nations. Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio expected the conference will tighten collaboration between the two sides. Japan will continue to be Vietnam’s top and long-time partner. Participants discuss current issues in traffic infrastructure, health care, climate change, cooperation in agricultural production, cultural-tourism – … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta lures investment from Japan
New direct air route brings more tourists to Mekong Delta
Accordingly, flights will depart from Can Tho Airport on June 6,10,14,18,22,26,30 and July 4, using 180-seat AIRBUS 320 aircraft. Flight duration is 1 hour and 25 minutes. A return ticket will be cost from VND4.6 million (US$200) (including tax and fees). On this occasion, the tour operator, Vietravel offers to travelers tour packages for five days and four night worth VND 7,190,000 – VND7,490,000. The direct route helps save about 6 hours transiting in Ho Chi Minh City as normal. The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho received more than 7.3 million visitors and reached a total turnover of VND2,897 billion in 2017. Can Tho expects to welcome 8 million tourists in 2018, including 350,000 international travelers and 2.45 million long-stay holiday makers; and earn a total revenue of VND3,500 billion, said Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, Le Minh Son at the conference reviewing the city’s tourism industry in 2017 which was held in January. … [Read more...] about New direct air route brings more tourists to Mekong Delta