Destinations

Mekong Delta

The Delta region is formed by the various tributaries of the mighty Mekong River. The Mekong is one of the world’s great rivers, beginning its journey in the mountains of Tibet and winding its way for 4,500 km through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and southern Vietnam.

The Vietnamese name for the Mekong is “Cuu Long”, meaning ‘Nine Dragons’, symbolizing the nine major tributaries of the Mekong that flow through the Delta to the East Sea.The Delta is an incredibly fertile region of rice paddies, fruit orchards and mangrove swamps and is known as Vietnam’s “rice bowl” as it produces the majority of the country’s rice supplies and exports.

Over the centuries, local residents have created an ingenious system of dykes, canals and waterways for irrigation and for transportation. Perhaps the best way to view the daily lives of the people in the Delta is to take a boat tour through some of these waterways.

Recommended Hotels in Mekong Delta

Victoria Can Tho ∗∗∗∗

The only luxury hotel in the centre of the Mekong Delta, the four star Victoria Can Tho Resort blends colonial-style architecture with the natural beauty of the river. Close to Can Tho town, but a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, the resort lies on the banks of the Hau River, set amidst gardens with a plethora of exotic plants.

The Jayavarman

Inspired by the golden age cruise liner Normandie, “The Jayavarman” is a 20th century boutique style marvel marries avant-garde French colonial design with enchanting Indochine architecture to perfection. The guest accommodation consists of expansive and carefully designed staterooms with floor to ceiling panoramic sliding glass doors onto a private French balcony offer privacy and matchless luxury.

Bassac Cruise

The Bassac takes guests into the greener areas of the Mekong delta, overnighting on the river and into the middle of the life about the river. Without compromising on comfort, be it accommodation or cuisine, visitors will be able to get a glimpse of the peaceful life in the countryside and of the bountiful nature in the delta.

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