A Vietnam Travel Guide For Cruising The Exotic Mekong River
Vietnam is famous for its two big areas growing rice (known as rice baskets among Vietnamese). The one in the North is the Red River Delta, and the other in the South is the Mekong Delta. The Mekong Delta is formed from the mighty Mekong River which originated from the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. The river makes its way through China, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam before flowing into the sea. The part of the river running through Vietnam is tore into nine branches and named Cuu Long by Vietnamese locals, which means Nine Dragons to describe the nine branches that terminate the flow of this great river as it is absorbed by the sea.
The locals in Mekong delta live right on the edge of the rivers or canals. Their home structures varied from place to place as they are built conveniently from whatever materials found. Fisheries can be found right under those homes. It can be said that life in the delta is tightly woven with its rivers with floating markets while other activities and businesses are conducted on its banks.
Visiting the Mekong delta, tourists can stop at major cities and towns such as Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh, Ben Tre, My Tho, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Long Xuyen and Can Tho… Aside from the cities, there are many national parks and nature reserves in the area. Some of the names are Con Dao national park, Lung Ngoc Hoang nature reserve, Mui Ca Mau national park, Nui Cam nature reserve, Phu Quoc national park, Thanh Phu nature reserve, Tram Chim national, etc…
Taking a Mekong river cruise is the best way to experience the local life on the river as well as to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. There are many cruise operator offering cruising services for tourists. Some among the popular names are The Jayavarman, Indochine, Le Cochichine, Douce Mekong, Mekong Queen, Mekong Melody…
The usual itinerary for a Mekong trip is around 5-7 days. The trip often starts from Ho Chi Minh City, and then goes down along the Tien River or Hau River. For longer itineraries, a few tourist destinations in Cambodia or Laos can be included in the routes.
About the Author
Allison works for a travel company in Vietnam specialized in providing tourists with services for Vietnam visa, Vietnam hotel, Vietnam tour and other travel services. She writes articles about traveling in Vietnam with insightful knowledge of a local as well as a professional in the field.
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