When visiting Can Tho, tourists should not miss famous destinations such as Ninh Kieu Quay, Ong Temple, Cai Rang Floating Market, Binh Thuy Ancient House, and Son Islet. The tourist areas and fruit gardens in Phong Dien or the nostalgic charm of houses on Tan Loc islet are also worth exploring.

In addition to popular tourist spots, tourists especially international tourists, are eager to learn about the daily lives and experiences of the local people. Exploring traditional craft villages or enjoying local cuisine are wonderful experiences for foreign tourists.

Tourists visiting a traditional craft village (photo: MDC Travel).

Tourists exploring by bicycle (photo: MDC Travel).

To provide a different perspective on Can Tho and enhance the tourists' experience, many tour operators in Can Tho have been creating a type of eco-tourism that is closer to nature and the local people. This offers more emotional connections rather than just taking visitors to sightseeing spots and taking photos.

Tourists visiting Cai Rang Floating Market (photo: Shota).

These tours often start early in the morning, witnessing the sunrise by the riverside or at local markets. Tourists can enjoy a cup of Vietnamese milk iced coffee while observing people walking on the countryside’s road, the school, ferry trips, or group exercises in the morning. Tourists also have the opportunity to have breakfast with the locals, with a variety of choices ranging from rice noodles, porridge to colorful traditional cakes from the Southern region.

Tourists experiencing a visit to the Ancient market in Can Tho (photo: MDC Travel).

During midday, visitors can explore local eateries under cool leaf roofs. Here, they can enjoy authentic local dishes prepared in the style of the locals, rather than being specifically catered to tourists.

Tourists experiencing eating banh xeo in the Mekong Delta (photo: MDC Travel).

In the afternoon and evening, tourists can freely explore the city of Can Tho by motorbike or bicycle through guided food tours, discovering alleys, side streets, street vendors, or local food stalls beloved by the locals.

Tourists experiencing street food (photo: MDC Travel).

These Can Tho discovery tours not only provide more options for tourists but also bring many benefits to the local economy. They help alleviate the pressure on tourist destinations during peak seasons, create more job opportunities, and motivate local residents to engage in tourism, contributing to the development of the city as a tourist destination.

Tourists visiting a cocoa plantation (photo: MDC Travel).

This approach will tap into the tourism potential of Can Tho and the Mekong Delta provinces, offering truly immersive and ecological experiences for tourists. As a result, many travelers will find themselves even more delighted with each journey to explore the land of "Tay Do" (the Western Capital).