Essential things that you must know about the Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta is one of the best destinations in the South of Vietnam due to the beautiful scenery and friendly people. There are a lot of things that you have to learn before visiting this place. These are 6 things must know about Mekong Delta for your trip as below

1. The weather of Mekong Delta 

Located in the South of Vietnam with the humid tropical climate, Mekong Delta has the annual average temperature is from 24 -27 Degree and the difference between day and night is low. Therefore, you can visit this place all the time of the year. 

There are two separate seasons in Mekong Delta including Rainy season and Dry season. The rainy season will start from May to October when rainfall accounts for 99% total rainfall of the year. Especially, from September to October is the floating season. This time will be the best for getting the best experiences in the floating areas. 
The dry season will begin from December to April when the area has almost no rain and you can visit this place to see the beautiful landscapes. 

2. Points of visiting in Mekong Delta

Coming to Mekong Delta, you will have the opportunity to visit the ecological travel. Visit floating markets and cultural destinations. 
+ Ecological places
Tan Phong Islet - Cai Be
Located in the middle of Tien River in Cai Be District, this place Tan Phong has a favorite place to fish and garden. You will take the boat to the small canals and you will know the life of locals and the best chance to learn how to cook Vietnamese cuisine of the locals.  Sam Mountain - Chau Doc
Located in Chau Doc area, Sam Mountain is a beautiful destination with bamboo forest and Ti-Gon flowers. Sometimes there are birds singing which bring the relaxed and natured-favored experience for travelers.  Tram Chim National Park
Located in Tam Nong District, Tram Chim National Park has a lot of rare birds species in the Red Book including sarus cranes, gray pelicans, black eagles. Besides, this place has a lot of activities for tourists such as boat trips to visit Tram Chim, and cultivation & harvesting. Tan Quy Dong flower village - Sa Dec
This place is so beautiful in Lunar New Year with a lot of colorful and beautiful flowers. There are several beautiful flowers here such as apricot blossoms, daisy, and bonsai. 

+ Best Floating Market 
Cai Be Floating Market - Tien Giang
This is one of the best floating markets in Mekong Delta with a lot of items on sale such as fresh fruits, seafood, poultry, home appliances or textiles,... There are several famous of Cai Be market including sugar, coconut candy or coconut soap. Opening hours for this market is from 2:00 AM - 8:00 AM so you have to visit this place in the early morning.  Cai Rang Floating Market - Can Tho
This is a must destination for visiting in Can Tho. it's a famous floating market in Vietnam. Coming to this place, you will see a lot of small boats which park and sell the goods every morning. The items on sale including fruits and agricultural products of the region. This market will start from 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM so you should know to come here on time.  Long Xuyen Floating Market - An Giang
Located in An Giang Province, this is another beautiful floating market in Mekong Delta with many products such as pineapple, coconut, watermelon, banana, mango,... Everything is quite cheap and fresh. Especially, this place is not only for trading but also the place for living of traders

3. Food in Mekong Delta

There are some special foods in Mekong Delta that you have to try when coming here.

Duong Dua
This is the type of larvae which is very popular in Mekong Delta. They live in the body of the coconut tree so it's very easy to catch it and they have to cut the tree. 
The dish made by Duong Dua is very nutritious and healthy. it is rich in Protein and vitamins B1, A, C that is good for health. Mouse Meat
This is the favorite food in Mekong Delta, In the Mice season, there are a lot of mouse hunters who catch the mouse for the family meal and for tourists. This is also the best way to reduce the mice that destroy their crop.  Pia Cake
This is a kind of cake from Soc Trang Province. It's not too sweet and not too fast so it's can be a gift for travelers to buy for their family members or your friends.  Crab Hotpot
This is the folk cuisine including crab, shrimp, vegetable,...This will be the most delicious hotpot in Mekong Delta that you must try when coming here.  These are the essential things that you must know about the Mekong Delta. It's good information for your trip here. For other details related to Vietnam Tourism, please feel free to contact us via email: [email protected] or call at hotline: (+84).899.33.12.12 

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