Mekong Delta Things to do

Mekong Delta lies in the Southwest of Vietnam, where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the East Sea through its network of distributaries. Being long sited up by the mighty river plus mainly covered by wetlands and small rivers, the delta has fostered a different culture that is firmly attached to waters, agriculture, and friendly people. Let's discover the unique activities that tourists might encounter when visiting this place.

Sightseeing

Sightseeing seems to be the most popular thing to do during your trip to any spot in Vietnam, especially with Mekong Delta. 

Travel By Boat To Witness The Mekong Delta Scenery

With several rivers running through, it features a diverse ecology that creates several green spaces with fresh air and a peaceful atmosphere. Besides natural scenes, the Mekong Delta has many cultural and religious sites like pagodas, cathedrals, or temples for you to visit, admire the architectural styles, and find yourself a sense of tranquillity after days of living in the bustling city.

In addition, sightseeing in the delta attracts tourists with different experiencing ways, for example sitting on a small boat and being taken through several spots on the river. Several sightseeing spots include:

• Tra Su Bird Sanctuary
• Tan Lap floating village
• Tram Chim National Park
• Dong Tam snake farm
• The prince of Mac Lieu's Mansion
• Xiem Can Pagoda
• The Bat Pagoda
• Ba Chua Xu Temple
• The Seven Mountain
• Ca Mau Cape

Shopping at the typical markets 

Though it is not famous for its beautiful modern big shopping centers, shopping here can still bring you an unforgettable experience at the floating market and night market.

The Mekong Delta Floating Market

Apart from the fact that farm products sold in markets are cheap and fresh, the sellers in the Mekong are all farmers; thus, they are friendly and hospitable to every tourist.

Also, markets here have been long an aspect of the local culture, in how life here goes on every day. By joining the vibrant atmosphere of the markets, you can learn more about the local life and culture with such a small amount of money. That's why visiting markets is one of the best things to do during your vacation.

Usually, markets in Mekong Delta include local, night, and floating markets.

• Local market: Local markets are available in every local village; thus, be the most convenient to access. The kind of market is open from early in the morning to late afternoon. If you stay at a local homestay, every morning you can cycle to the market and buy yourself breakfast. As local markets mainly serve the locals, they sell limited kinds of products like foods, meats, and vegetables. It is recommended that you should try foods here as they are pretty cheap and delicious.
• Night market: Compared to local markets, night markets are fewer and attract more tourists. This kind of Mekong market is usually open from the late afternoon till night, suitable for tourists to come and find something to eat for dinner or midnight snacks. On coming here, you will be offered a wide range of foods to try. Besides, souvenirs are available, so you can buy some for your friends and family.
• Floating market: Floating markets seem to be the most popular in the Mekong Delta. It is because they not only offer a variety of products but also give tourists an off-the-beaten-track experience. Unlike the others, the markets are already crowded at 4 am in the early morning. Boats go back and forth with goods. People trade things right on the river. The atmosphere is vibrant. In floating markets, you can buy fruits and foods at a low cost plus blend in with the locals to learn more about their culture.

Fruit picking

Mekong Delta is known as the biggest granary of fruits in Vietnam. Therefore, tasting the local fruits is a thing to do during your vacation. However, just eating fruits doesn't seem to be enough. To make your experience complete, you should pick fruits and enjoy them right in the orchards. This will not only give you the sweet taste of fresh fruits but also bring you the peace that you will never get in your daily life.

Buy Fresh Fruits In Mekong Delta

In the delta, most provinces have their orchards, so you can enjoy the experience anywhere, Besides, every orchard will cost you a bit or sometimes nothing to enter and eat as many fruits as you want. Therefore, it is such a real bargain to pay a short visit to an orchard in Mekong Delta.

Enjoy the Mekong Delta cruise trip

In such terrain of the delta, cruises, as previously mentioned, appear to be the best vehicle for tourists to get around. This, along with the fact that on a cruise trip, more high-standard services are offered, explains why cruising is one of the best things to do in the Mekong Delta.

Have a Wonderful Time In The Mekong Delta Cruise

By and large, an experience on a Mekong Delta cruise is the better version of that on a boat. In it, you will be taken to more places, have more chances to sightsee plus take part in fascinating activities. Especially, the high-standard service is worth considering. The trip will last for 3 to 4 days, during which you don't have to worry about where to stay, what to eat, and how to travel. All services are included in the price. All you need to do is enjoying your vacation.

As a Mekong cruise can offer you several services and activities, the price for one is not cheap. If you prefer a high-standard experience and are willing to pay for it, then cruising in the delta will be your best idea.

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