Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities

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(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has been ranked in a list of the world’s most beautiful canal cities by Getty Images, the world’s biggest online photo archive.

1. Cai Rang floating market

Cai Rang floating market is located in Cai Rang district, Can Tho city. Visitors who come here without visiting the floating market are considered as yet to come to the city. Cai Rang  floating market offers local agricultural products, fruits, and a variety of goods ... Because of the zigzagged system of canals and rivers, people use boats as their main means of transportation.  Travelling by boat through rivers and canals is one of the local "specialties".

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 1(Photo: Zing.vn )
Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 2 (Photo: Doan Ket)
Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 3 (Photo: Doan Ket) 

2. Binh Thuy ancient house

Built in 1870 by the Duong family, the architecture of Binh Thuy ancient house remains intact. It embraces the life of the upper class in the Mekong River Delta in the 19th century.

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Binh Thuy ancient house is one of the most beautiful houses in  Vietnam's southwest. (Photo: Dan Tri)ncien

3. Ninh Kieu wharf

Ninh Kieu wharf is located on the right bank of the Hau River, at the junction of Hau and Can Tho rivers. At the Ninh Kieu wharf, there is a night market and many restaurants and bars where you can explore Western cuisine at night.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 5(Photo: Canthotourist.vn) 

4. Ong Pagoda

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Ong pagoda embraces the Chinese people's culture at Ninh Kieu wharf. (Photo: Zing.vn)

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 7(Photo: Zing.vn)

5. Nhon Thanh archaeological site

Nhon Thanh archaeological site plays an important role in the Oc Eo cultural space in Vietnam's southwest region. The site shows evidence of the establishment and development of the region.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 8(Photo: Tổ quốc)

6. Can Tho bridge

Can Tho bridge over the Hau River connects Can Tho city and Vinh Long province. Inaugurated in 2010,  the bridge's main span, 550 meters, is the longest Southeast Asia. The total length of the route is 15.85 km and a width of 23.1 m.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 9(Photo:  Dân Việt) 

7. My Khanh tourism village

My Khanh tourism village is a miniature Mekong Delta. It is a famous ecotourism destination in Can Tho offering visitors a wide range of the fruits in local gardens, tours of traditional villages and performances of southern folk songs. Visitors to the village should not  miss opportunities to participate in folk games such as climbing trees and pig racing.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 10(Photo: Canthotourist.vn)

8. Tay Do Market

Located about one km from the center of Can Tho city to the west of Hau river, Tay Do market is a major trading center of southern provinces. It is an attractive destination not to be missed when visiting Can Tho.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 11(Photo: Canthotourist.vn )

9. Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery

Truc Lam Phuong Nam Monastery, about 15 km from the city center, is located in My Khanh commune, Phong Dien district. The beauty of landscape as well as cultural and architectural features of the Ly - Tran dynasties at the largest temple in the Mekong Delta region will make you feel peaceful when you come here.

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 12(Photo: Canthotourist.vn ) 

10. Can Tho Beach

Can Tho Beach is an artificial mud-free beach. There are many interesting underwater games such as kayaking, banana float ...

Can Tho listed in world's top 15 most beautiful canal cities - ảnh 13(Photo: canthoplus)

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