The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Viet Nam. Mekong delta is not only the biggest rice basket but also the biggest fruit gardens of Viet Nam. Food here tastes different from other places.

Because the plains are periodically flooded by the rising Mekong River, traditional transportation is by boat along a vast network of canals. A cruise along these canals with their floating markets always proves to be a fascinating experience. The city of Can Tho is a capital of the Mekong Delta. Other provinces are included: My Tho, Ben Tre, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Sadec, Soc Trang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Kien Giang with Ha Tien.

During the trip, we visited beautiful colonial houses such as family Phan Van Duc, Hai Dao and Ong Hai Hoang houses with a lot of history inside and their own fruit and vegetable garden. On the road to the floating market of Cai Be, we passed by the An Binh church built by a French man in 1937.

The Australians built the first bridge over the Mekong river in 2000 with 1.5km length and 117m height. Over the bridge, we can see a wonderful view on the river.


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