Can Tho Tourist
Welcome to Can Tho city, often referred to as the "Western Capital" of Vietnam, a vibrant city nestled along the banks of the Hậu River in the Mekong Delta. Renowned for its intricate network of waterways, lush orchards, and bustling floating markets, Can Tho offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the riverine culture of Southern Vietnam.
Top 10 Attractions in Cần Thơ
1. Cai Rang Floating Market
The Mekong’s most iconic floating market, a cultural spectacle of colorful boats trading fruits and produce. Best experienced early morning. Recognized as national intangible cultural heritage.
2. Ninh Kieu Quay
A riverside promenade with scenic views, ideal for evening strolls and photo ops with LED-lit bridges.
3. Binh Thuy Ancient House
Binh Thuy ancient house is an ideal place to explore the region’s history. It is one of the rare French style houses remaining in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. The house, imbued with French architectural style, was recognised as a national heritage site.
4. Ong Pagoda
Also called Quang Trieu Hoi Quan, Ong pagoda has been located in Ninh Kieu quay for 100 years without change. Because of the Chinese special architecture style, it attracts a large number of tourists from other parts of Vietnam or foreigners. They visit this pagoda to pray for peace, sentiment or success. Ong pagoda is dedicated to Chinese military leader Kuang Kung (known as Quan Cong in Vietnam).
5. Bang Lang Stork Garden
Just outside the city, this expansive sanctuary houses over 300,000 storks—an awe-inspiring spot for nature lovers.
6. Binh Thuy Temple
Known in the past as Long Tuyen Communal House, is located in Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, 5km from the center of Can Tho City. In 1852 , the communal house, which was built in 1844, was named Bon Canh Thanh Hoang by King Tu Duc. Then, the communal house has been rebuilt and was completely renovated in 1910. The architecture of Binh Thuy Communal House is different from the communal house in the North. The front and the back buildings are square and each side has columns are very wide, which make the buildings more stable. The roofs of the two front buildings were built overlapping each other.
7. Can Tho Museum
The region’s largest museum showcases Mekong heritage, Khmer roots, and local resistance history.
8. Munir Ansay Pagoda
Munir Ansay Pagoda is a large Khmer pagoda in Can Tho city. This pagoda is not only one of the most beautiful pagodas of the Western Capital (Tay Do), but also a symbol of Khmer architecture. Munir Ansay Pagoda (Muni Răng sây) built in 1948 with simple bamboo materials.
9. Fruit Orchards & Rural Islets
Cycle or sampan through orchards, rice paper villages, and homestays—perfect for an immersive local experience.
10. Thuan Hung rice paper village
Thuan Hung rice paper village has existed in Thuan Hung ward, Thot Not district for about two centuries and i s famous for soft, sweet smelling and fine girdle cakes with exactly the same size.
Top 10 Must-Try Dishes
1. Rice Noodle Pizza
A crispy, grilled twist on traditional hu tiếu, topped with pork, shrimp, egg, and fried shallots
2. Cong Cake (Bánh Cống)
Golden–fried fritters made from rice flour, mung beans, pork, and shrimp—served with sweet-sour sauce and herbs
3. Duck with Fermented Bean Curd Hotpot (Vịt nấu chao)
Rich fragrant duck warmed in savory bean curd broth.
4. Bun Rieu (Noodle Soup) at Can Tho Floating Market
In the US program Masterchef season 4, episode 21, broadcast on August 28, 2013 on Fox TV channel, Vietnamese noodle soup has become a difficult topic for the contestants in the top 5. Gordon Ramsay’s favorite dish when he came to Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho, Vietnam. Do not miss the noodle soup (Hu Tieu or Bun Rieu) there!
5. Fermented Fish Hotpot (Lẩu mắm)
A bold, uniquely southern Vietnamese soup alive with fermented depth.
6. Mango Salad with Dried Snakeskin Gourami (Gỏi xoài khô cá sặc)
Sour mango meets dried fish in a light, tangy blend.
7. Bánh Xèo (Mekong-Style Pancake)
Crispy, turmeric-infused pancakes filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts; wrapped in herbs and dipped in fish sauce.
8. Bánh Tét Lá Cẩm (Magenta-leaf Glutinous Rice Cake)
A purple-hued sticky cake with coconut, pork, and salted yolk—rich and festive.
9. Bánh Hỏi and Grilled Pork Rolls (Bánh Hỏi Nem Nướng)
Thin vermicelli woven into mats, enjoyed with grilled pork—light and flavorful.
10. Chuối Nếp Nướng (Grilled Sticky Banana)
A sweet, caramelized snack of sticky rice wrapped around banana—perfect street-food comfort.
