Photos of Mekong River

The Mekong River, which flows through six countries, is the largest river in Southeast Asia and the mother river of Vietnam. It flows into the South China Sea through nine estuaries to the south of Ho Chi Minh City, so Vietnam is also called the Kowloon River. The banks of the Mekong River are full of bright colors. The green seedlings planted in the rice fields, the stick incense sticks hanging outside the yard, and various orchards all exude a slow-paced life atmosphere and are filled with the sincere customs of the water towns in southern Vietnam. In the Mekong Delta, the closest to Ho Chi Minh City is MyTho, which is the mouth of the Mekong River. There are four small islands scattered here, namely Dragon Island, Phoenix Island and Turtle Island. , Lin Island (UnicornIsland). You can experience the beauty and history of the Mekong River here, and the fruits such as longan, mango and other fruits that are abundant here will also make you feast on your mouth. May-October is the rainy season on the Mekong River, usually you need to wear a raincoat to travel, and there are often heavy rains. The dry season is from November to April of the following year, the weather is fine and the temperature is suitable, especially from the Spring Festival in February to April, the wildflowers are blooming everywhere, which is particularly beautiful. There are many travel agencies in Pham Ngu Lao Street in Ho Chi Minh City that offer day trips to the Mekong River in Mae Tau. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to go to Meituo by bus. After arriving, take a boat to explore the Mekong River. The boat cruise will pass through the four main islands and beautiful and peaceful rural villages along the way. When you walk through a reed and coconut grove like a paradise, you will temporarily forget the roar of the engine in Ho Chi Minh City. Usually stop at Lindao at noon, enjoy a Vietnamese-style lunch, taste tropical fruits and special banana wine, and enjoy traditional singing performances. Afterwards, we will visit orchards, honey farms, and go to BenTre to visit the palm sugar workshop, and then return to Meituo to drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho is an important agricultural land in the Mekong Delta. Every morning at the floating market, there are countless local people wearing conical hats to trade agricultural products on boats. The scene is quite spectacular.