Mekong River Delta
- Admission:Free
Cultural Experience, Nature & Wildlife, Off-the-Beaten Path, Market, River
3:36 AM Sunday, May 27
Partly cloudy. Warm.
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The Mekong Delta covers an area of approximately 15,000 square miles (40,000 square kilometers) to the west of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta is where the mighty Mekong river completes its 2,700 mile (4,300 km) journey from the Tibetan plateau and empties its riches into the South China Sea.
This is an area of lush, tropical and fertile lands. It is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam due its huge production of rice crop. Vegetables, exotic fruits (coconuts, mangoes, rambutan) and fishing also feature prominently here. Life in the delta revolves around the river, and as such this is the only real way to view and understand it. See its many waterways, communities and cottage industries that are so vital to the way of living here including the thriving local floating markets.
The area is rich in lush green vegetation and the pace of life is relaxing, the setting natural and serene. This makes for a great break away from the hustle of the city and an insight into local life.
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Our guide Hong was lovely. She was the perfect guide throughout the day. She gave us enough space and time to relax to take in the amazing views of the Mekong Delta but also shared alot of information. I would recommend this tour as it is just so nice to get out of HCM City and see some of the natural environment.
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our tour guide was Gem, she was so sweet and informative throughout the whole trip. Even went the extra mile to give us recommendations to local eateries nearby our hotels. This is definitely one of the best tours one could expect!
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i saw the tour in my hotel at a ridiculous price so i went on the internet. viator were offering the same sort of tour at a much better price so i booked it online with them, i got instant confirmation with a phone no i could ring in Saigon. i did this and was told " yes they would be there the next morning" which they were !!. the tour itself was superb and the guide was very informative. It worked out that from the time I booked the tour, to finishing it barely 24 hrs had gone by. very professional and highly recomended.
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The Mekong Delta officially starts about 60 miles (100 kilometers) to the west and south of Ho Chi Minh City. The floating markets on the delta are really in full-flow early morning. A long day on the river can be hot and unshaded, even with refreshment stops - so take precautions!
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