Comprised of dense green rice paddies and lazy, winding rivers, the Mekong Delta is like no other region in Vietnam. Whether firmly on land or floating with the river current, this region is flush with wildlife, historical sights, and incredible landscapes.

The River of Nine Dragons, as locals know the area, is where the Mekong splinters into nine separate branches, crisscrossing low landscapes before reaching the sea. Life moves much more slowly here and is often surrounded by water.

You'll find even homes, farms, and markets take on an aquatic adaptation in the Mekong Delta.

The climate of Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta has timely rains and favourable weather without natural disasters. The average annual temperature in Mekong Delta is about 28 degrees Celsius and it is stable throughout the year. Actually, the climate is divided into two seasons, namely rainy season and dry season.

To be specific, from May to November is the long period of the rainy season and the rest is the time of the dry season.

Especially, there is a floating season starting from July to November, depending on each year. To sum up, each season in Mekong Delta is characterized by its own beauty and attractiveness so you will always have a chance to admire the beauty of Mekong Delta whenever visiting in Mekong Delta tours.

If you want to enjoy the fresh specialty fruits of Mekong Delta, you should come here in May or June of the lunar calendar. At that time, a lot of fruits orchards in Mekong Delta are in the blooming season so you can visit these places to pluck fruits on your own and favorably enjoy it right there.

Unlike the Central or the North of Vietnam, Mekong Delta rarely has flood but it is called the floating season. For those who like taking Mekong Delta tours in this season, September to November is the best time to experience in this wetland.

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Spring in Mekong Delta lasts from December to January or February. Like other regions, Mekong Delta is covered by a plenty of colorful flowers. Thanks to this characteristic, spring is always one of the best times to travel to Mekong Delta. Especially, this occasion will be convenient for you to learn about the traditional cultures as well as customs of Mekong Delta people on Tet holiday.

Transport to Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh Vietnam

While there is an airport in Cần Thơ and a handful of small hangars in various Delta towns, the primary mode of transportation in this region is bus. In some cases, boats are available. A few tour operators offer Mekong river cruises from HCMC to Mekong delta by boat or private taxi transfers here: https://vietnamtrustcarrentals.com/taxi-fare-transfers-from-ho-chi-minh-airport-to-cantho.html

Whether you're using over-land or water transport.

Thing to do in Mekong delta

Visit on-the-water villages
From the quiet towns of Myhto and Ben Tre to the floating markets of Cantho the flower farms of Sadec to the stunning, waterlogged landscapes of Chaudoc, there is plenty to keep you occupied in the Delta. Head to Mytho and Ben Tre for verdant islands containing everything from fruit orchards to coconut candy factories. Veer west toward Vinh Long instead and you'll pass Caibe, where a French colonial cathedral stands in view of the town's famed floating market. 

See floating markets and ancient houses
Cantho is the region's largest city. Fast developing into a proper hub, this laid-back riverside town boasts its own collection of cultural sights, such as Cái Răng floating market, the most famous of its kind in the Mekong. Other attractions include the Binhthuy Ancient House, a prime example of French colonial architecture.

Step inside the house of The Lover  
Sa Đéc houses the former residence of Huynh Thuy Le, a wealthy Chinese businessman with whom Saigon-born French novelist Marguerite Duras had an affair. Their relationship later served as the inspiration for Duras' novel L'Amant (The Lover) and its 1992 film adaptation. 

Go bird-watching
Nature lovers will appreciate the Delta's collection of wildlife sanctuaries, particularly the beautifully green Tram Chim National Park, home to a quarter of all bird species found in Vietnam, including the sarus crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Just a stone's throw from the Cambodian border, Tra Su Bird Sanctuary holds plenty of winged wildlife in its flooded forests. 

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