Mekong Delta

A popular day trip from bustling Ho Chi Minh City is a cruise through the Mekong Delta's lush system of rivers, islands, and channels dotted with palm trees. It provides an interesting look into the way of life of the people whose lives depend on this hazardous river.

The delta, which covers an area of roughly 40,000 square kilometers and produces 90% of the nation's exports and more than half of its grain, is well-known for its floating markets, which typically take place in the morning. Tours to the delta usually begin in Ho Chi Minh City and include a 70-kilometer journey to My Tho, a market town on the banks of the Mekong River