Trip to The Mekong Delta

28/12/2025

🌊 Can Tho River Culture Festival 2025 Officially Opens

On the evening of December 27, the banks of the Hau River came alive as the Can Tho River Culture Festival 2025 officially opened. The opening night left a strong impression with an immersive open-air performance vividly portraying life “on the wharf, on the water” — the very soul of the Mekong Delta’s river culture.

✨ Dazzling artistic performances, the joyful energy of locals and visitors, and a spectacular drone show combined with fireworks created an unforgettable night, reaffirming Can Tho as a vibrant cultural and tourism hub of the Mekong Delta.

Beyond celebration, the festival honors the region’s river heritage while promoting cultural preservation and sustainable, community-based tourism.

🌿 With many exciting activities continuing until January 1, 2026, visitors are warmly invited to soak in the festive river atmosphere, feel the gentle rhythm of Mekong life, and capture memorable moments in this charming riverside city.

📸 Photo source: Festival Organizing Committee
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
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26/12/2025

📣 Planning a trip to the Mekong Delta soon?

The Can Tho River Culture Festival 2025, happening from December 27, 2025 to January 1, 2026, offers a perfect window into the soul of river life in southern Vietnam.

🌿 From bustling waterways and traditional performances to local cuisine and community celebrations, the festival captures the rhythm, colors, and stories shaped by the Mekong’s rivers.

✨ A festive season where culture flows with the water — an inspiring way to experience Can Tho beyond the city streets.

📍 Source: Can Tho City Tourism Development Center
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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09/12/2025

🎊🎊 Today, December 9th, 2025, BenThanh Tourist proudly celebrates its 36th anniversary — a milestone marking a remarkable journey built on dedication, trust, and countless memorable adventures. 🎂💐

💌 Our heartfelt thanks to all valued customers, partners, and the entire BenThanh Tourist team for walking this path together and contributing to the sustainable values we have created over the past 36 years. 💯

🔥 We invite you to read the feature article on Thanh Niên Newspaper to revisit the most remarkable milestones of our company’s journey. ❤️

Ngày 9.12.2025, BenThanh Tourist chạm mốc 36 năm thành lập (9.12.1989 - 9.12.2025), khẳng định hành trình bền bỉ vượt qua thử thách để trở thành một trong những thương hiệu du lịch hàng đầu, gắn liền với uy tín, chất lượng và sự sáng tạ...

05/12/2025

✨ Can Tho – The Soul of the Mekong Delta

Nestled at the heart of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is a place where river life, culture, and warm hospitality come together. From sunrise markets to peaceful canals and charming islets, the city captures the true essence of Southern Vietnam. Here are the moments you shouldn’t miss:

🌅 Wake Up with the River
Watch the Mekong come alive with floating markets, wooden boats, and the scent of fresh morning produce.

🏝️ Explore the Islets
Wander through fruit gardens, visit local homes, and experience the calm, authentic lifestyle of the islet communities.

🏛️ Step Back in Time
Discover ancient pagodas, preserved houses, and traditional craft villages that hold the stories of generations.

🌿 Slow Down by the River
Enjoy peaceful canals, gentle breezes, and the simple, quiet rhythms that define life in the Delta.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
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03/12/2025

✨ Mekong Moments – A Journey Through the Heart of Southern Vietnam

Step into the Mekong Delta, where every bend of the river reveals a new story. This journey flowed from the lively waterfront of Can Tho city, through the musical soul of Bac Lieu, the cultural harmony of Soc Trang, and ended on the peaceful island of Con Son, where life slows down and hospitality shines through every smile.

💚 The journey may be over, but the feeling remains: the warmth of the people, the quiet beauty of daily life, and the peaceful rhythm of river culture that lingers long after leaving the Delta.

📸 Here are some of the most memorable moments, snapshots of authentic Mekong life, captured with joy, curiosity, and a sense of discovery.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
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30/11/2025

🌿 Vi Thuy Betel Leaf Village – The Fragrance of Tradition

🌱 Hidden in the peaceful Hau Giang Province, Vi Thuy Betel Leaf Village is the last surviving betel-growing community in the Mekong Delta, carrying the timeless Vietnamese saying: “A betel quid begins every story.” Spanning over 30 hectares, thousands of vibrant green vines stretch along the riverbanks, releasing a gentle fragrance. Local farmers have nurtured these vines for generations using traditional methods — natural fertilizers, hand-woven supports, and early morning harvests passed down from their ancestors.

💚 At Vi Thuy, betel leaves are more than a crop — they symbolize hospitality, love stories, weddings, and spiritual offerings. Each leaf is carefully selected and bundled into traditional sets called “liễn trầu,” distributed across the Mekong region and even exported abroad. Walking through the village, visitors experience the serene rhythm of life: farmers picking golden-edged leaves, the earthy aroma of fresh betel, and endless rows of vines swaying in the breeze. Despite changing times, Vi Thuy proudly preserves this craft, keeping a cherished piece of Vietnamese heritage alive.

🍃 A small village, a timeless tradition — fragrant, humble, and deeply rooted in the soul of the Mekong Delta.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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28/11/2025

🧱✨ Mang Thit – The Red Kingdom of the Mekong

🏺 Along the quiet rivers of Vinh Long lies Mang Thit, a fascinating “Red Kingdom” filled with centuries-old brick kilns glowing under the sun. Formed from the Mekong’s rich natural clay, these giant beehive-shaped kilns once supplied bricks across southern Vietnam and now stand as beautiful reminders of a fading craft.

🚤 A river cruise reveals rows of moss-covered kilns, terracotta colors reflected on the water, and artisans still shaping pottery in the traditional way. Mang Thit’s unglazed pink ceramics and iconic brick towers create a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Mekong Delta — quiet, rustic, and incredibly photogenic.

🔥 A journey here is not just sightseeing; it’s a step into a living heritage shaped by earth, fire, and time.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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26/11/2025

🌾 Endless Rice Fields of the Mekong Delta

🌿 There is a magical moment in the Mekong Delta when the scenery opens into an infinite sea of green. Towns fade into the distance, motorbike sounds disappear, and the landscape becomes a vast tapestry of rice paddies — glowing under the tropical sun and mirroring the wide, open sky.

👩‍🌾 Along narrow village paths, farmers move gracefully through the fields, planting seedlings with practiced hands. Water buffalo rest in the shade, dragonflies dance over the water-filled paddies, and the gentle breeze carries the scent of fresh earth. This is everyday life in the Delta — peaceful, ancient, and deeply connected to nature.

🌾 Rice farming here is more than an occupation; it is a cultural heartbeat. Each season transforms the fields into different shades — vibrant green during growth, warm gold before harvest, and shimmering silver when flooded after the rains. Every stage paints a new picture of the Delta’s rhythm.

✨ Standing among these endless fields reveals the soul of the Mekong — serene, generous, and timeless. A landscape that invites moments of reflection and a deeper connection to Vietnam’s rural heritage.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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24/11/2025

🐟 The Bold Flavors of Châu Đốc Fermented Fish
🛍️ Step into the lively markets of Châu Đốc, and you’ll immediately notice rows of colorful jars filled with one of the Mekong Delta’s most iconic creations: "mắm" – traditional fermented fish.

🌊 Rich, bold, and deeply aromatic, "Mắm" Châu Đốc isn’t just a condiment, it’s a symbol of river culture and local craftsmanship passed down for generations.

🐠 From snakehead fish to tiny anchovies, each type of mắm carries its own story and flavor. Locals turn it into everything from "Mắm" hotpot, bursting with herbs and vegetables, to simple dipping sauces that transform an everyday meal into a true Mekong experience.

🧭For adventurous travelers, tasting "Mắm" Châu Đốc is a delicious way to dive deeper into the heart of southern Vietnam where bold flavors meet warm hospitality and centuries-old traditions.

🌿🍲 Ready to try one of the Mekong’s most unforgettable tastes?
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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22/11/2025

🚣‍♀️ Hidden Waterways – Exploring the Mekong by Rowboat 🌿

🌅 Drift away from the bustling floating markets and follow the quiet call of the Mekong’s hidden waterways. Here, time slows down only the sound of oars slicing through calm water and birds singing from the mangrove trees.

🍃 Your rowboat glides beneath a canopy of nipa palms, where sunlight filters in golden streaks, painting ripples on the water. Every turn reveals another secret a fisherman mending his nets, a farmer collecting water lilies, or a shy smile from a child waving from the riverbank.

💧 This is the soul of the Mekong where nature and people move in gentle rhythm, where stories flow as endlessly as the river itself.

💙 Step into a traditional wooden sampan, let a local rower guide you through these peaceful channels, and feel the heartbeat of Southern Vietnam with every paddle stroke.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
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20/11/2025

🌿 Bamboo Bridges and River Trails 🌾

🌉 Step onto the swaying bamboo bridges of the Mekong Delta where every careful step brings a mix of thrill and wonder. Handcrafted by locals, these slender bridges connect riverside villages, weaving together life, laughter, and a touch of adventure. In Vietnam, they’re lovingly called “Monkey Bridges” because crossing them feels like you need the balance of a monkey!

🚶‍♀️ Wander along quiet river trails shaded by coconut palms, where time slows down and the only sounds are rustling leaves and the soft splash of water beneath your feet. It’s a simple yet soulful journey into the heart of Vietnam’s countryside.

💚 Cross with courage, smile with locals, and feel the gentle pulse of the Mekong beneath your toes. Here, every bridge tells a story one of connection, tradition, and balance.
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BENTHANH TOURIST - CAN THO BRANCH OFFICE
🏢 Address: 171 Tran Van Kheo St., Cai Khe Ward, Can Tho City, Vietnam
🏢 Head Office: 70 Ly Tu Trong St., Ben Thanh Ward, HCMC
☎ Sales: +(84) 91 8959 671 (WhatsApp)
☎ Hotline: 1900 6668
🌐 Website: www.triptovietnam.com.vn
📧 Email: [email protected]