Landmarks in Can Tho
- 01
Binh Thuy Ancient House
A historic house in Binh Thuy dating to around 1870, noted for mixing French and Asian architecture, a short drive from the centre.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, outside the middle of the day
- Tickets
- Entry arrangements and fees were not confirmed. Ask your hotel to check opening hours and any ticket, and take care to respect the occupants if the house is a family home.
- 02
Can Tho Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge over the Hau River, opened in 2010, linking Can Tho with Vinh Long province and best seen from the water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes as a viewpoint
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Sunrise or late afternoon
- Tickets
- No entry; the bridge is a toll road for vehicles. View from the water or a safe riverbank spot rather than on the carriageway.
- 03
Ninh Kieu Wharf and Riverfront
Can Tho's riverside park and pier on the Hau River, where boat tours leave in the morning and locals gather in the evening.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon to evening; mornings for boat departures
- Tickets
- Walking the park and riverfront is free. Boat tours are priced separately; compare operators and agree prices before paying.
Markets in Can Tho
- 04
Cai Rang Floating Market
The Mekong Delta's best-known wholesale floating market, where boats laden with fruit and vegetables trade on the Can Tho River from before dawn.
- Time needed
- 3 to 4 hours including the boat journey
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Between about 5 and 7 am; December to March for the driest weather
- Tickets
- There is no entry fee to the market itself; you pay a boat operator. Agree the price, duration and what is included before you board, and book via your hotel or directly with a boat owner.
- 05
Phong Dien Floating Market
A quieter upriver floating market in Phong Dien, busiest at dawn, reached by road from Can Tho and good as a second morning.
- Time needed
- Half a day including travel
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- At dawn; December to March for dry weather
- Tickets
- No formal entry fee; you pay a boat operator. Agree the price and duration before you go.
Places of worship in Can Tho
- 06
Ong Pagoda
A late nineteenth-century Chinese community temple on Hai Ba Trung Street, with carved wooden altars, across from Ninh Kieu Park.
- Time needed
- 20 to 40 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon, outside the middle of the day
- Tickets
- Entry is usually free or by donation, but confirm on arrival. Dress modestly, keep voices low, and ask before photographing people or altars.
