Fed by the mighty Mekong River and spread over the far southwestern tip of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta Region, also known as “Ðồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long” meaning the Nine Dragon River Delta or more simply “Ðồng Bằng Sông Mê”, is more than just a landscape: it's a lifestyle. Living amongst the Mekong’s many tributaries, locals have built their life on the water, creating floating …
Ben Tre Province, Vietnam
On the cusp of being a busy tourist destination, Ben Tre (Bên Tre) Province has always stayed one step away from Southern Vietnam’s crowds. Within the area of popular South Vietnam destinations, the province has been frequently overlooked in favor of places like My Tho, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh (Trà Vinh). The recent completion of new bridges has connected Ben Tre Province to …
Mekong River – Southern Vietnam
The formidable Mekong River provides a livelihood for at least 60 million people. Spanning a whopping 4,350 km (2,700 mi), the Mekong (Song Me Kong or Song Cuu Long) is the twelfth-longest river in the world and originates at the Tibetan Plateau before beginning its enormous journey south through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. History of the Mekong …
My Tho River – Southern Vietnam
The My Tho River is 45.3 km (28.1 mi) long and flows through southern Vietnam's Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Dong Thap Provinces. It connects with the Cao Lanh River, which is a tributary of the Mekong River and ends inland just east of the town of My Tho. Sông Mỹ Tho Cruise Port My Tho is a port for river cruises that travel the Mekong River system. Visitors can easily book a …
Ham Luong River – Ben Tre Province
The Ham Luong River is about 70 km/43 miles long and cruises through the Ben Tre Province. It’s a tributary of the Mekong Delta and serves as a divider on the border of several districts, including Chau Thanh, Ben Tre, Giong Trom, Ba Tri, Cho Lach, Mo Cay Nam, Mo Cay Bac, and Thanh Phu. Ben Tre and Song Hàm Luông Tour Spend a full day traveling along the Ham Luong River and …