Things to do in Can Tho
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Phuong Nam
Next door to the Mekong, this place offers a similar ambience, but has the slight advantage of an upstairs terrace for people-watching.
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Restaurant Alley
If you fancy skipping the main tourist scene on the riverfront, then try this small alley between Ð Dien Bien Phu and Ð Phan Dinh Phung where there are about a dozen local restaurants scattered on both sides of the street. Barbecued meats, seafood hotpots and simple vegetables, it’s all here.
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Guangzhou Assembly Hall
In a fantastic location facing the Can Tho River, Chua Ong (Ong Temple) is set inside the Guangzhou Assembly Hall and is one of the most interesting religious sites in town. It was originally built in the late 19th century to worship Kuang Kung, a deity symbolising loyalty, justice, reason, intelligence, honour and courage, among other merits. It is designed to symbolise the Chinese character for nation, with rows of enclosed sections laid out symmetrically. Approaching the engraved screen, the right side is dedicated to the Goddess of Fortune and the left side is reserved for the worship of General Ma Tien. In the centre of the temple is Kuang Kung flanked by the God of …
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Cantonese Congregation Pagoda
Occupying a splendid location facing the Can Tho River, this small Chinese pagoda, the Cantonese Congregation Pagoda, was built by the Cantonese Congregation. The original one was constructed on a different site about 70 years ago. The current pagoda was built with funds donated by overseas Chinese more recently. Can Tho used to have a large ethnic-Chinese population, but most of them fled after the anti-Chinese persecutions (1978-79).
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Van Tho 2
Van Tho 2 is an employment agency for the blind which employs professional massage therapists trained at Ho Chi Minh University in Vietnamese and Japanese massage techniques. The massages are an absolute bargain, very legit compared to what is on offer in some places and a good way to put some money into a worthy project.
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Munirangsyaram Pagoda
The ornamentation of pagoda is typical of Khmer Theravada Buddhist pagodas: it doesn’t have any of the multiple Bodhisattvas and Taoist spirits common in Vietnamese Mahayana pagodas. In the upstairs sanctuary a 1.5m-high representation of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, sits serenely under a Bodhi Tree.
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Cappuccino
This Italian restaurant may not look that stylish but looks can be deceiving, as the menu features some delicious dishes at absurdly affordable prices. Pastas, risottos, pizzas, plus US$4 mains such as veal escalope with mushroom sauce. Oh and did we mention the Mexican and Vietnamese food, plus the tempting tiramisu?
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Xe Loi
Also called the Cyclo Club, is the most happening nightspot in Can Tho. The huge gardens include plenty of tables and even a fake beach on the riverside. Inside the sort of Wild West-ish saloon is a full-on nightclub with DJs and regular live music. Free entry unless there is an event, but drinks are pricey.
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Sao Hom
Set in the (now upmarket) former market, Sao Hom has an atmospheric riverside setting. The menu includes Vietnamese, international and some fusion dishes, including crispy spring rolls for a change and some tandoori dishes. It is very popular at lunch and remains one of Can Tho’s most alluring spots.
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Hop Pho Cafe
For discount designer dining, look no further than this stylish cafe-restaurant. Choose from indoor or outdoor, upstairs or downstairs – this place is huge, as is the drinks list. Standard Vietnamese fare at fair prices, affordable drinks and free wi-fi. Note that food service stops around 9pm.
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Nam Bo
When it comes to setting, this restaurant has it, housed in an elegantly restored shophouse overlooking the river. The menu offers well-presented Vietnamese dishes as well as some affordable international offerings or you can just sit on the terrace and enjoy a glass of wine.
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Thanh Thuy Christian
This goat-meat specialty restaurant serves traditional curried goat or if you’re feeling a bit lively, try the goat-scrotum hotpot. The restaurant is a few kilometres out of town. Look for the sign on your left, just beyond the junction with Ð Tran Hoang Na.
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Can Tho Museum
The enormous, well-presented Can Tho Museum has exhibits of the history of Can Tho resistance during foreign rule as well as displays on the culture and history of the province. There’s a life-size pagoda and ample English signage.
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Quan Com 16
This long-running place is a bit of a Can Tho institution with locals. It has relocated down the road, but thankfully the recipe remains the same: piles of freshly cooked fish, meat and vegetable dishes and fast service.
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Central Market
Many local farmers and wholesalers arrive at this market by boat to buy and sell. The fruit and snack section out front is particularly colourful and stays open until late evening.
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Military Museum
Devoted to all things militaristic, this museum has the usual assortment of American War weaponry and Ho Chi Minh portraits. Missiles and a fighter aircraft sit on the front lawn.
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La Ca
This stylish barbecue restaurant is fun, unless you happen to be a suckling pig, the house speciality. Staff are on rollerskates to speed up service.
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Hoa Su
Located near the Victoria Hotel, this restaurant is very popular with well-to-do locals on an evening out.
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Thien Hoa
The speciality of the house are delicious Hué-style spring rolls (dac biet cha gio re).
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Du Thuyen
A floating restaurant set over three floors, it’s all aboard from 8pm.
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Mekong
Right opposite the ‘tin man’ statue, this has long been a travellers’ favourite thanks to a good blend of local and international food at very reasonable prices. It’s the closest thing to a riverfront bar by night with a few tables spilling onto the street.
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Can Tho Water Park
For a bit of glorious chlorinated fun, try the Can Tho Water Park. Among the attractions are water slides and a wave pool. Children under 1m tall are admitted free.
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