Exploring the Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is the name given to the areaSampan boat, up the Mekong to the famous fish
of south western Vietnam where the Mekongmarket. Whilst here you can experience the local
River approaches and enters the sea. Theculture and visit a traditional Vietnamese village,
Vietnamese refer to this area as the Nine Dragonwhere the friendly locals are bound to make you
River Delta and this region is the perfect place tofeel more than welcome.
explore and get a feel for the local culture whilstThe Cai Rang Floating Markets are amongst the
on your Vietnam tour.third biggest in the country, and when you take a
The best way to experience the culture of theVietnam tour in this area you're sure to attract
local people on your Vietnam holiday is bythe attention of many hawkers. Fresh papaya,
arranging a visit to a local market. In Saigon, Bencoconut candy, beer and even smuggled
Thanh is the place that the locals visit to buy theircigarettes are amongst the items that you will
food and catch up with all the weekly gossip. Thefind for sale in the region. From the Cai Rang
market is also the perfect place to do a spot ofFloating Market you can also arrange excursions
historic sightseeing on your Vietnam holidays, asto visit bee farms, orchards and coconut candy
the Old Saigon Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedralfactories, all of which will give you ample
and Reunification Palace are all located a shortopportunity to try the local produce.
walk away. The Reunification Palace wasBefore leaving your Vietnam tour and sailing up
historically said to be the place that the Vietnamthe Mekong River to Cambodia you may want to
War ended on 30 April, 1973, as it was here thatstop over in the Khmer town of Chau Doc. Chau
tank number 843 rammed through its gates afterDoc is famous for its range of fish sauces and
Saigon surrended.trade in catfish, and as such the floating fish
Another well known district worth visiting on yourhouses are one of the most visited attractions in
Vietnam holiday is the area of the Chu Chi tunnels.the area. These houses are lived in by the local
This immense network of underground tunnelspopulation but feature giant floating fish cages
was the location of several military campaignsunderneath the living area.
during the Vietnam War and also an undergroundSunset at the Sam Mountain is sure to be one of
base for the Viet Cong. It is possible to arrange athe highlights of your Vietnam holiday. As you
tour by a Vietnam War Veteran and listen toextend up the mountain, there are plenty of
some of their incredible experiences during yourattractions that can be visited en-route from the
Vietnam holiday. You are certain to leave theTay An Pagoda, to the Temple of Lady Xu and
tunnels feeling incredibly humbled over some ofthe Tomb of Thoai Ngoc Hau. However, with the
the experiences that you have heard.sunsetting over the green paddy fields and views
If you enjoyed visiting Ben Thanh then take aof Cambodia in the distance, here is the perfect
Vietnam tour, on a traditional flat-bottomedplace to end your Vietnam tour.