Mekong Delta

The ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the delta is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens. It's a water world that moves to the rhythms of the mighty Mekong, where boats, houses and markets float upon the innumerable rivers, canals and streams that criss-cross the landscape like arteries.

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9 Days in Vietnam: Mighty Mekong, Floating Markets and Historic River Villages
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9 Days in Vietnam: Mighty Mekong, Floating Markets and Historic River Villages

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9 Days in Vietnam: Mighty Mekong, Floating Markets and Historic River Villages

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  1. 1 Watching a dazzling show at Saigon’s historic Opera House
  2. 2 Biking around Bến Tre and riding a traditional sampan, where canals crisscross with local villages
  3. 3 Sampling street food and fresh fruit from the floating markets of Can Tho
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