natural wonder
Mekong Delta
A vast maze of rivers, swamps, and floating markets where the Mekong River empties into the sea through Vietnam's lush southern tip.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Can Tho City, Vietnam · Asia
Cần Thơ is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bình Minh, right by Mekong Delta.
Cần Thơ is a major city located in Can Tho City, Vietnam. With a population of 1,507,187, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Cần Thơ sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cần Thơ to your route.
Cần Thơ (Vietnamese pronunciation: [kə̀n tʰə̄ː] ) is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.
On June 12, 2025, the National Assembly passedRead more
Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15, which took effect the same day, merging Hậu Giang Province and Sóc Trăng Province into Cần Thơ municipality. Ninh Kiều, which has the Ninh Kiều port, is the former central district and the most populated of the former districts.
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Cần Thơ is located in Can Tho City, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 10.0371 latitude, 105.7883 longitude.
Cần Thơ has a population of approximately 1,507,187 people, making it a major city in Vietnam.
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A vast maze of rivers, swamps, and floating markets where the Mekong River empties into the sea through Vietnam's lush southern tip.
0 km · about 5 min drive
bridge
Cable-stayed bridge carrying Highway 1 over the Tien River in the Mekong Delta, opened in 2000.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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