Mekong Delta Day Trip
Ho Chi Minh City
The Mekong Delta, known as the 'Rice Bowl' of Vietnam, is a vast maze of rivers, swamps, and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas, and villages surrounded by rice paddies.
Top 5 Facts
- The Mekong Delta is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world, home to over 1,000 animal species.
- The region produces more than half of Vietnam's rice, making it a crucial agricultural area.
- Floating markets, such as Cai Rang and Cai Be, are iconic features of the Mekong Delta, where traders sell goods directly from their boats.
- The delta is a cultural melting pot, with influences from Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese communities.
- The Mekong River, which flows through six countries, is the 12th longest river in the world.
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