Binh Thuy is famous not only for its various cultural-historical relics but also for the network of interwoven rivers and orchards laden with fruits, which makes up the unique path for exciting discoveries. To fully enjoy all this beauty, you should have a try with a waterways tour including visits to the historical-cultural relics. Tourists visiting fruit gardens in Son Island, Binh Thuy District. * Experience the culture on water ... From the ditches namely Muong Khai, Pho Tho or Long Ong, you can travel by motored boats and enjoy the charming river landscape of Binh Thuy District. Both sides of the river are green trees and ornamental flower gardens which form the featured and charismatic pictures of the rivers. Ba Cong Orchard (Binh Pho B of Long Tuyen Ward) is an indispensable stop. The garden of 2.3 hectares has all kinds of fruit: dragon fruit, rambutan, green grapefruit, mangosteen, mango ... After a walk around the garden, you can both enjoy the fruits and chat with...

"Tan Loc Orchard Festival" of this year is from June 18th to 20th 2015 (or May 3rd to 5th of Lunar Year), at Tan Loc Dong temple, Tan Loc Ward, Thot Not district.                       Illustrated photo The festival begins with an exchange program of traditional music called don ca tai tu played by many clubs of 9 local wards of Thot Not district in the evening of June 18th 2015. Beside the traditional activities such as rites, a contest of fruit tray display, a contest of strange vegetables, traditional games, cultural exchange,… the festival also has some new activities such as Southern cake stalls, contests of singing birds and bonsai. As planned, on June 19th, Southern cake stalls will be opened; there is also a music program organized by Cultural Centre of Can Tho city and Thot Not district. The festival will host the opening ceremony in the...

Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho City has existed for over 100 years with the unique culture typical for the inhabitants of the Mekong River region. Today, the market is no longer prosperous as ever, facing risk of shrinking due to many factors. Local leaders and tourism agencies are searching ways for the sustainable development of this market.                       International visitors enjoying local specialties at Cai Rang Floating Market. * The beauty of the culture in the Mekong River region Cai Rang Floating Market was formed from the early years of the twentieth century. The boats carrying household goods, ceramics from Bien Hoa, Sai Gon, Lai Thieu; water coconut leaves, mangrove charcoal, earth stoves from Ca Mau, Rach Gia ….  gathered here and created a hustle and bustle market on the river. Over time, the demand for...