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 …
Dong Thap Province, Vietnam
In the northern part of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region and meeting the border with Cambodia, Dong Thap (Dông Tháp) Province is an ecotourist’s dream destination where locals cultivate lotus fields and Lai Vung mandarins. Landscapes in this southern province also add to its ecotourism charm with places like the Tram Chim National Park, Gao Giong Ecotourism Park, and the Xeo Quyt …
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 …
Sa Dec, Vietnam
Once the capital of the Dong Thap Province, Sa Dec is a quiet city in South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region. Renowned for its beautiful streets lined with flowers and trees, Sa Dec boasts an impressive array of colonial architecture. Apart from its appearance, the city is an important river port, agricultural, trading, and shipping center for Vietnam. Most tourists skip out on …
Cao Lanh City, Vietnam
Popular with domestic and foreign tourists, Cao Lanh City has established itself as a haven for nature and wildlife. Situated on the edge of the Plain of Reeds (Thap Muoi), the city has become an ecotourist hotspot for travelers who want to explore Vietnam’s wetlands and Mekong Delta Region. As the capital of the province, the city has become an economic hub for the Mekong …
Tram Chim National Park – Dong Thap Province
The Mekong River Delta in Vietnam has become an internationally acclaimed habitat for endangered species of cranes. Tràm Chim is one of the most famous wetland national parks in Vietnam, which was established to restore and maintain the Plain of Reeds wetland area. Location Tràm Chim National Park is in South Vietnam about 90 miles (146 km) to the west of Ho Chi Minh City. …
