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Mekong Delta is the southernmost region Vietnam, famous for its floating markets, beautiful nature and fruit farms, as well as multicultural population.
1. Mekong delta best experience
• Travelers to Mekong Delta have a choice of many adventure activities, cultural trips and nature exploration.Take a boat trip around the dense jungle of Mekong Delta,Visit floating markets
• Exploring wildlife and bird watching in the national parks
• Explore the lifestyle of local minorities - Khmer, Cham people and others
2. Best time to go
Best time to travel to Mekong Delta is in dry season, between December and March.
There are two weather seasons in Mekong Delta - dry season between December and March, and wet season between May and November.
The weather in April and November is less rainy then in summer, but substantaily more rainy then in the dry season. The average daily temperatures have only 2-3 degrees difference across all weather seasons, from +30-32°C (88°F) in April, to +26-28°C (80°F) in December
Mekong Delta area is expanding about 100 meters into the sea every year.
3. Mekong population
• The population of Mekong Delta is about 18 million people, which two times larger than the population of Ho Chi Minh City.
• River boats are primary way of transportation in Mekong Delta.
• Can Tho is the largest city in Mekong Delta, with population of nearly 2 million people.
• Mekong Delta is the largest rice growing region in the country.
4. Mekong Delta Transport
- By Private car rental to Mekong delta
The most convenient and reliable way to explore Mekong Delta is to find an organised tour, one-day or a multi-day option, from Ho Chi Minh City. Also, it is possible to organise an independent transport, e.g. car or minivan, with travel agents, to get to larger cities in Mekong Delta, that have enough accommodation options and explore the region by booking tours from the city where you have booked the accommodation.
It is possible to get around varioua travel destinations in Mekong Delta on local buses and ferries, however it is not always convenient and reliable transportation option.
There is no train connection between Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta.
Mekong Delta is located in the South of Vietnam.
- My Tho is located 70 km (45 miles) south of Ho Chi Minh City
- Can Tho is located 170 km (105 miles) southwest of Ho Chi Minh City
- Chau Doc is located 250 km (155 miles) west of Ho Chi Minh City
Getting to Mekong Delta to find out travel times and transportation options to get to Mekong Delta from other travel destinations in Vietnam.
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