Tuesday, May 24, 2011
MEKONG DELTA SLEEPING ON BOAT
The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the other being the Red River Delta in the North . This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. From its source, the river makes its way through China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam before flowing out into the South China Sea. The Mekong's Vietnamese name, Cuu Long, means Nine Dragons for the nine mouths that terminate the flow of this great river as it is absorbed by the sea.
The people of south Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. Today, the region is one of Vietnam's highest producer of rice crops, vegetables and fruits.
Day 1: HO CHI MINH – VINH LONG – CAN THO (L, D)
Depart from your hotel around 8:00AM for Vinh Long, visit My Thuan suspension bridge enroute. Take boat trip on Mekong River to visit Cai Be floating market, a typical bustling trade on water of southern villagers. Continue to small channel of An Binh Islet. Visit ceramic tile factory, ceramics, coconut candy factory, and a rice husking business, stop to enjoy fruits in the orchards, home–made honey alcohol, local traditional songs or visit famous Bonsai of gaderner Sau Giao, sapling garden of Tam Ho. Transfer to Can Tho after lunch at local garden to visit Ninh Kieu wharf. Overnight on Mekong eyes Junk.
Day 2: CAN THO – HO CHI MINH (B)
After breakfast, take a boat tour on Mekong River, enjoy splendid sceneries and daily activities on water of the southern villagers, watch from a viewing tower above the tree tops as thousands of egrets and herons arriving to roost in the branches. Visit Cai Rang floating market, orchards and enjoy fruits. Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Trip ends
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