Where to visit when travel to Mekong Delta in Winter and Spring

In Winter and Spring time (From December to February), travelers coming here could visit famous flowers markets in Sa Dec, Tan Quy Dong, Vi Thanh,… Mekong Delta with a sunny and warm weather throughout the year and seasonal attraction makes it a must-go destination when coming to Vietnam. Still, traveling to Mekong Delta in different seasons will bring visitors different surprises.

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1. Tan Quy Dong flower village, Sa Dec

What to do at Tan Quy Dong?

Mekong Delta is a suitable place for family tours to Vietnam with many family-friendly destinations. The Tan Quy Dong Flower Garden is, without a doubt, one of the major attraction of Dong Thap province and one of the centers of flowers in the South. Before Lunar New Year is the most beautiful time to visit this picturesque town. Before Tet, this town grows a lot of daisy, garbera, dahlia, hibiscus,.. and many other rare southern plants. However, it is not to misunderstand that you can only visit the garden during the spring, because no matter when you come to Tan Quy Dong Flower Garden, you can find a forest of flowers with all colors and fragrances possible. Especially, this place takes pride in its 50 types of roses such as Black Baccarat Rose, Cleopatra Rose, Elizabeth Rose, Mascara Rose, etc. The like-no-other setting of the garden will ensure you the most romantic walk ever!

2. My Tho flower village, Tien Giang province

What does My Tho flower village offer?

With the convenient location closest to Saigon, My Tho attracts many tourists here to takes pictures and experience the farm life in Vietnam. When the vibrant and irrepressible atmosphere of the coming Lunar New Year is covering everywhere, you will absolutely be stunned with the colorful costume of My Tho Flower Village in Mekong Delta if moving along Highway 50 and coming here. Just like the above flower villages, My Tho is also where various flower species are planted and provided for nearby areas. In this time, travelers will see a busy atmosphere where local farmers taking care, harvesting, and transporting flowers to sell all across the country.

3. Cho Lach flower village, Ben Tre

What does Cho Lach have to offer?

Cho Lach ornamental flower village is one of the famous handicraft village brands in Mekong Delta tourism. As one of the exciting new tourist attractions in the region, the flower village contributes to beautify landscapes of the prosperous delta. Far about 35 km (half hour drive) from Ben Tre city, Cho Lach ornamental flower village is situated in Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province. Going to Cho Lach ornamental flower village, tourists will be fascinated by the space of a rich countryside with immense fruits.

4. Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho

What does Cai Rang Floating market offer?

As the largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang often starts from 4 AM and lasts until midday. But, it is better to arrive in it before 9 AM. The main goods here include wholesale fruits, agricultural products and specialties from Chau Thanh District and other neighboring areas. As mentioned above, each boat has a long upright pole where the samples of the goods are hung on the top for sale.

During the early morning, the waterway does become a maze of many different boats packed with papaya, mango, bananas, pineapple, and even cigarettes. To meet the demands of both domestic and foreign visitors, different services are also available on the floating market. Apart from fresh fruits, they are quite able to enjoy Vietnamese breakfast dishes, like Pho, Hu Tieu or coffee.

5. Cai Be Floating Market, Tien Giang

What does Cai Be floating market offers?

Another prominent floating market in Mekong Delta is Cai Be, which is located at Tien Rive in the intersection of Vinh Long, Tien Giang and Ben Tre Provinces. This market is busy from the early morning (around 3 AM) to late afternoon. The goods exhibited here are abundant and multiform, ranging from fruits, seafood, animals, chicken, materials and commodities to sweet mandarin, coconut soap and candy. About 400 to 500 rafts and boats packed with vegetables, fruits and other regional products will be anchored along the 2 sides of the river. Just like Cai Rang Floating Market, the samples of products in each boat here will also be hung on a pole to attract customers.

Along with many different kinds of boats, Cai Be Floating Market also leaves tourists from admiration to admiration by the magnetic sights along the river, such as lines of coconut trees and stilt houses on 2 banks. At that time, boats and sampans can serve as “water taxis” which help traveler to sight see and visit somewhere more conveniently and easily. The best way to immerse in the essence and uniqueness of Cai Be Floating Market is to let us become your travel partner.

6. Vinh Trang Temple, Tien Giang

What does Vinh Trang pagoda offer?

Known as the biggest pagoda in Tien Giang, Vinh Trang temple was built in 1849. The unique structure of the pagoda is a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and Cambodian architectural style. The temple was restored many times since it was built and the structure is meant to resemble an Indian Raj Palace. It is set amongst lovely gardens packed with flowers and shrubs, lotus pools and tomb of the monks and has huge ornate triple arched gates. The temple is easily reached by a bike ride or could even be walked to while staying at My Tho, Vietnam.

7. Ong Temple, Can Tho province

Ong Temple or Quang Trieu assembly hall is a temple built formerly as the assembly hall for the Chineses from Guangdong, China in 1894. The temple is the place for locals to worship deities such as God of Earth or Goddess of Fortune. Therefore, when coming to Ong Temple, travelers will experience the Chinese-style architecture as well as witnessing the locals worshiping. This temple is one of the rarest temple in Can Tho that retains the architecture of its origin.

8. Binh Thuy Communal House, Can Tho

What does Binh Thuy communal house offer?

The communal house was built by Emperor Tu Duc in 1893. The architecture of this house is different from the communal houses in the North. Binh Thuy Communal house is a valuable monument of art and architectural style in the newly-expanded South Western area. Every year, the local people organize “Thuong Dien” (land breaking) ceremony and “Ha Dien” (farm work initiation) ceremony in honor of the God of Agriculture.

9. Sau Hoai rice noodles workshop

What does Sau Hoai workshop offer?

This family workshop, which belongs to Mr. Sau Hoai, recently be added to the itineraries of many tourist. Here, travelers will see every step of the noodle manufacturing process and get to try making by yourself.  The factory itself also includes a mini zoo with various pets and an open-air restaurant where you could taste the freshly made noodles and purchase some to bring home for future enjoyment.

10. Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Sa Dec

What does Huynh Thuy Le ancient house offer?

This house is known for its structure and historical event. Its structure is a mixture of Western and Eastern architecture. The house includes three compartments as the typical house in the South and built of wood in 1895. The restoration in 1917 brought the house with the character of French villa in harmony with Eastern architecture. Historically, this house is the home of Huynh Thuy Le – the main character in the famous novel called “The Lovers” written by his lover Marguerite Duras.

11. Ba Dang crocodile farm, Long Xuyen

What does Ba Dang crocodile farm offer?

This farm is one of the five biggest crocodile farms in Vietnam. With the combination of ornamental trees, bonsai trees, and over ten thousand crocodiles, Ba Dang crocodile farm is a very interesting destination for travelers. This is the destination best fitted for travelers who love plant or want to learn more about the fierce four-legged lizard as well as the techniques to grow them. At the end of the trip, travelers could purchase souvenirs that made of crocodile skin such as shoes, purses, or belts.