Why Is Mekong Delta So Worth Visiting?

What is Mekong Delta, Vietnam?

The Mekong Delta has been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southern Vietnam. In recent years, thousands of visitors from all over the world have set their foot on this peaceful and breathtaking place to explore its natural beauty. But what is this stunning place in Vietnam that is so attractive? Let me introduce you to the wonderful Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

A small part of the peaceful Mekong Delta

The Mekong River is the biggest river in Vietnam. In fact, it is also one of the largest rivers in the world. The Mekong Delta has the mission of connecting almost all the South East Asian countries. The Mekong River has its origins from the Tibet and follows its path southeast to the Southern tip of Vietnam. On its way, it forms the border between Thailand and Laos and pierces right through Cambodia, finally reaching its end in Vietnam.

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Just before it reaches the ocean, the Mekong River spreads and spreads until it forms thousands of islands that are hundreds of kilometers large, some are connected by bridges and some are not. That is the Mekong Delta we have been loving and exploring nowadays.

Mekong Delta has been famous for foreign visitors

The Mekong Delta is like no other region in Vietnam with comprised of dense green rice paddies and lazy and winding rivers. Everywhere, the area is filled with astonishing landscapes, both natural and artificial. The Mekong river is where the Mekong splinters into nine separate branches. Around the river, there are homes, farms, and markets and everything else you can find in a normal life of the local farmers here.

Stunning floating markets in Mekong Delta

One of the first reasons that make the Mekong Delta so worth visiting is the stunning floating markets here. These unique markets have been existing in Mekong Delta for years, and have become a symbolic image of Vietnamese culture. You can hardly find the markets that located on top of the boats and floating on the river like this in anywhere else in the world.

The bustling sceneries of the floating market in Mekong Delta

The floating markets usually start around 04:00 AM and 05:00 AM every day. You will be impressed with the bustling sceneries of people buying, exchanging goods, talking and greeting each other. Watching the very peaceful river suddenly become crowded and exciting will be a great experience for you.

In the floating market, you can buy hundreds of amazing products from local people such as fruit, dry food, drinks and many more. There are boats that sell coffee and breakfast as well, so you can taste the traditional cuisine of the place. Some of the famous floating markets are Cai Be, Cai Rang,...

You can have some local dishes on the boats

Mekong Delta has lovely nature

If you are tired of the crowded city with skyscrapers and modern transportations, spending time to relax and chill in the majestic nature is the best vacation for you. The blue sky and refreshing air in Mekong Delta are really worth dying for! The sunray is shining, bright and warm, which brings you a very comfortable feeling. The nice and lovely weather in Mekong Delta will surely capture your love.

The landscapes in Mekong Delta make you feel like going on an adventure

The perfect weather is ideal for a cruising trip on the water of Mekong Delta. Sitting on a simple wooden boat, you will be taken through the unique swamplands and paddy fields, which creating a wonderful sceneries. Watching the lovely sunset or the peaceful normal life of local people shall be an unforgettable memory as well.

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Especially, during the flooding season, visitors shall have the chance to explore the cajuput forest which shines amazingly with the shape of bright green. If you have never seen such a green and cooling scenery, don’t miss this lovely destination, especially the Tra Su Cajuput Forest in An Giang Province.

The stunning Tra Su Cajuput Forest

Mekong Delta has the friendliest people

The local people in Mekong Delta are the friendliest people you will ever see. They are extremely nice and genuine. Even if the local people don’t know English, they are always ready to greet you and help you with everything you need in your journey.

Local people in Mekong Delta are very hospitable toward visitors

The people in Mekong Delta often live in the simplest and traditional way. They climb for their coconuts, fish in the river for their food and and grow crops for their products. They are not affected by the modern life, but still keep the peaceful, lovely and simple lifestyle of old times.

Mekong Delta has delicious dishes

If you are a food lover, you will absolutely enjoy the delicious traditional dishes of the Mekong Delta. One of the most professional chefs in the world, Gordon Ramsay, has also tasted and loved the dish named hu tieu in Mekong Delta. The dish even appeared in the famous show Master Chef US Season 3 as well.

Hu tieu is the noodle dish with pork broth and quail eggs, porks served with fresh herbs and vegetables.]. If you take the first sip of this dish, you cannot resist finishing everything in the bowl. You can also try Bot Loc cake, which is a starchy cake made with shrimp and pork and wrapped in a banana leaf a light, served with sour fish sauce. It has a slightly chewy flavor with a little bit of sweet and sour. The Mekong Delta is also famous for its refreshing fruit gardens, such as mango, banana, coconut, apple and many more!

The famous hu tieu dish in Mekong Delta

There are also tons of other significant dishes of Mekong Delta that you should try, such as banh xeo, sauce noodles, etc. You won’t forget the lovely taste of the beautiful waterscapes Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Above are all reasons that make Mekong Delta so attractive and famous. If you are having a great time in Ho Chi Minh City, why don’t you give this place a visit? I’m sure you will absolutely love it.

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