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Cần Thơ, also written as Can Tho or Cantho (standard Vietnamese: [kən˨˩ tʰəː˧˧], Southern: [kʌŋ˨˩ tʰəː]), is the fourth-largest city in Vietnam, and the largest city along the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam.
Planning a trip to Vietnam's Can Tho? Discover top attractions, local dishes, must-do activities, and more in this Can Tho travel guide from Vietnam's tourism board.
Feb 25, 2019 · What better way to escape the busy Ho Chi Minh City than to go to Can Tho (Cần Thơ in Vietnamese), along the Mekong Delta?! Located 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho is the perfect weekend trip and a must see during your South Vietnam itinerary.
Can Tho is the main city of the Mekong Delta, the "nine dragon river delta" where the Mekong River empties into the South China Sea. It's also the main transportation center for the region. The extensive canals make for a pleasant boat ride, and the nearby floating markets offer authentic goods and exotic local fruit.
Whether you’re a food enthusiast eager to explore local cuisines, a nature lover seeking serenity, or a culture buff in pursuit of historical insights, Cần Thơ ensures that every visitor leaves with cherished memories and a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s rich heritage.
Can Tho may be the fourth-largest city in Vietnam, but just a few minutes away from downtown, you can hop on a ferry and enter an entirely different world. On the islets, time moves more slowly, lanes are shaded with fruit-bearing trees, and long meals and tea are shared outdoors.
Can Tho (or Cantho; Vietnamese: Cần Thơ) is the biggest city of the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam with an estimated population of 1.6 million in 2019. The name comes from "cầm thi giang", river of poems. It is also referred to as "Tay Do" meaning "western capital".
