Can Tho Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam)

Tourist attractions in Can Tho are varied and usually have something to do with the river. There are markets galore here, both on land and on the river, and this is the main way of life in this region. The Central Market is one of the top attractions in the entire city, while on the river it is the Cai Rang floating market.

It is not all markets of course, there are also many other worthwhile side attractions for tourists to check out. The city has a water park for one - the Can Tho Water Park, which is perfect for hot days, plus it also comes with its very own botanical garden.

Mekong River Cruises

Address: Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
Most people come to Can Tho to get on a cruise of the Mekong Delta and there are various options available. Two of the best known are the Mekong Eyes Cruise and the Bassac. The Mekong Eyes utilises a traditional vessel going to CaiBe, while the Bassac also offers overnight trips to Cai Be, right up to luxury. Numerous small cruise boats tend to be clustered around the statue of Ho Chi Minh and the ferry terminal, close to the tourist information outlet and the Tan Phuoc 3 Hotel, and are often operated by local Vietnamese women.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge

Can Tho Canals

Address: Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
A must-do for all tourists to Can Tho is to get on a tour of its canals. There is a large network of canals around the city and they are also a good way to get around, certainly more relaxing than road travel. You can get on an all-encompassing sightseeing tour on one of the larger vessels or simply hire a rowing boat and go it alone - the latter allows you to take in the main floating markets, as well as the smaller canals. Tours of the canals generally run between 06:00 and 14:00, and take in at least two of the floating markets, as well as a number of canalside attractions and sights.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Central Market

Address: D Tran Phu, Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
Central Market is one of the many markets in Can Tho, being the main market and a must-do. Previously the city's principal market was situated on the Ninh Kieu pier, where a charming old market hall remains. Today it is the aptly named Central Market that draws the biggest crowds, being well stocked with Vietnamese produce by local wholesalers and farmers. Be sure to bargain if you are buying something here, and also leave time to see the gardens and the neighbouring Cai Khe Canal and Xang Canal.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Floating Markets

Address: Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
For many holiday makers visiting the Mekong Delta, by far the biggest attractions are the floating markets, which are to be found on many wide sections of river. The majority of these markets set up early in the morning, to avoid the strong heat of the midday sun, and so are best visited from 06:00 onwards, particularly if you would like to dodge the mid-morning influx of tourists.

Can Tho's floating markets are a fundamental part of life in this part of southern Vietnam. It is easy to charter a boat and take to the water from the Ninh Kieu pier, and you can do so by the hour. Cai Rang is the most popular wholesale floating market and is best seen during the morning. Phong Dien is farther afield, while Phung Hiep and Tra On are farther away again, being sited within the Hau Giang and Vinh Long provinces respectively.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Can Tho Water Park

Address: Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
Tel: +84 71 763 343
Located beside the river in the Cai Khe Ward, off to the north-east of the city centre, is the fun Can Tho Water Park. Southern Vietnam is quite big on these parks, owing to the heat as well as cashing in on the tourist dollar. This particular attraction has a large wave pool and exciting water slides, and is a must for those with kids on a boiling hot day.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children, kids under one metre tall go free

My Khanh Gardens

Address: Tinh Lo 923, An Binh, Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
Lying just a few kilometres to the south-west of town along the banks of the Can Tho River are the My Khanh Gardens. These 5-acre / 2-hectare gardens are loaded up with exotic fruits and flowers of the region and also come with many species of birds and fish. You can tour the river here, too, and also stay onsite in a communal 'rong house'.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge for entry and tour guide

Can Tho Stadium (San Van Dong)

Address: Le Loi, Can Tho, Vietnam, VN
The Can Tho Stadium is an enormous sports venue and resides on the northern side of the city, next to the Hau Riverside Park and the Phuong Nam Hotel, and within the Cai Khe Ward. Boasting a capacity of some 25,000 spectators and a well-maintained grass pitch, this is a major Vietnamese soccer stadium and regularly hosts many prominent matches. Of note, the stadium can be found in between the D Tran Phu and the D Tran Van Kheo streets.
Open hours: hours vary according to event
Admission: charge