Visit Cai Be – Official Cai Be Travel Guide
Visit Cai Be – Official Cai Be Travel Guide

Planning a holiday to Cai Be? Discover top reasons to go, best time to visit, tours and free itineraries, history and hidden gems with the official guide! Find out what to do, where to go, where to stay and what to eat in Cai Be from the local travel experts who know it best. If you’re not able to visit just yet, plan ahead to make the most of your wish-lists.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Visitor Guide To Can Tho | Chau Doc | Soc Trang | Ben Tre | Cai Be | Vinh Long | My Tho | Tra Vinh | Sa Dec | Bac Lieu | Ca Mau | Hau Giang

Welcome to Cai Be Tien Giang

Cai Be is a district in the west of Tien Giang province. Cai Be has a total area of 41,000 ha, and a population of 290,000 people living in 24 communes and a capital town of the same name. Cai Be is located about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City or from Can Tho City by car, and the gate into Vinh Long province and the whole of the Mekong Delta. The Cai Be local economy is based mainly on horticulture and tourism, with lots of colorful fruit and vegetable gardens, Cai Be floating market, traditional crafts, a French church from 1935 and an impressive traditional house, which can be visited.

Top Reasons to Go

Cai Be small boat ride in the small canals

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Cai Be Floating Market

Unfortunately the floating market of Cai Be is getting smaller every year, since trade is shifting more and more into modern central markets. The Catholic cathedral in the background of the floating market is an awesome motive for photos.

Stunning canals, wild islets and hidden homestay

In the Mekong Delta, life is lived on the water. Rivers and canals wind through the region, and locals grow up paddling boats and travelling by ferry. Get a taste of this unique culture by taking a sampan to explore small canals and mangrove forests. Women typically row sampans standing up while skillfully navigating the currents and twists of each waterway. You also can explore the area very well by bicycle riding on narrow roads along small side canals. Many of the small shady canals, which branch off from the larger river arms, are hard to spot, because they are overgrown by lush greenery.

Many old houses in Cai Be

There are also some old houses in Dong Hoa Hiep Commune, Cai Be. Best preserved ones include Ba Duc Old House, Cai Huy Old House and Ba Kiet Old House. They were built in old architecture typical in the region. Some were restored under the cooperation programme of the Vietnamese government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA.

Mekong Delta Cruises

Cai Be river is the meeting point of the river tributaries of Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre. This town has many cruises for tourists who are passionate about exploring nature and the majestic Mekong river. Mekong excursions can last for the day, overnight, or even cross-country between Vietnam and Cambodia and Laos. With the advantage of the mighty Mekong river, more and more tourists choose Cai Be as the place to start the trip of a lifetime – the Mekong Delta expedition.

Getting here and around

A public bus from HCMC to Cai Be

As a hidden town of Tien Giang, Cai Be is getting easier for everyone to get there and get around. It also means that traveling to the town won’t take much sweat, especially when you get here by public bus, car via the highway. We will break this down in detail, so check the information below to choose your best vehicle option.

Air travel: Currently, there aren’t any direct flights to Cai Be. The nearest one is Tan Son Nhat intl airport and Tra Noc intl (Can Tho) airport.

Bus travel: From Ho Chi Minh city to Cai Be. The best bus company for getting from Saigon to Cai Be is the Hải Duyên bus company. Bus tickets are inexpensive (about 100,000 VND per person) and they depart approximately every half hour during the day. The buses are air-conditioned, the seats are comfortable and spacious, and, in our experience, the buses are punctual. Tickets for Hải Duyên Buses are also easy to reserve online. Buses depart from 97B Nguyễn Duy Street in District 5 of Saigon. The bus terminates in Cai Be so you won’t need to worry about where to get off. Just stay on until the last stop and you’ll arrive in downtown Cai Be. If you choose to stay at Cai Be homestays in the islet, you’ll want the bus driver to drop you off at the Cai Be Tourist Pier. The locals from the homestays will arrange to pick you up in a boat when you arrive at the harbor.

Bus travel: From Can Tho to Cai Be. Take the public bus as Futa bus line or Thanh Buoi bus line. Super easy to have a ticket. These buses are great and new and AC and depart from Can Tho to HCMC every 15 minutes. On the way, you just tell the driver to drop you off in Cai Be town. The bus ticket is about 120,000 VND. For your return trip, you can pre-book your tickets or have your accommodation help reserve the tickets for you. Once you’ve arrived at the Can Tho Bus Station, take a taxi to your Can Tho accommodation. Or, if taking the Futa bus line, take the complimentary transportation van which goes to certain areas in 10 km distance.

Boat travel: Not a public boat yet. But it is quite typical to see some tourists book a customized boat trip from Cai Be to Vinh Long or Vinh Long to Can Tho for both exploring the Mekong river and avoiding the long drive with the traffic.

Speed Boat travel: From HCMC to Cai Be. Not yet

Speed Boat travel: From Can Tho to Cai Be. Not yet

Cruises: There are daily overnight cruises from Can Tho to Cai Be and Cai Be to Can Tho. Cai Be river is the meeting point of the river tributaries of Mekong river. This town has many cruises for tourists who are passionate about exploring nature and the majestic Mekong river. Mekong excursions can last for the day, overnight, or even cross-country between Vietnam and Cambodia and Laos. With the advantage of the mighty Mekong river, more and more tourists choose Cai Be as the place to start the trip of a lifetime – the Mekong Delta expedition.

Train travel: Not yet.

Bicycle and motorcycle travel: While it’s possible to rent a motorbike to explore the delta and Cai Be town, most visitors choose to utilize the free bicycles offered by most resorts and homestays. The roads are bumpy and occasionally muddy but the distances are relatively short. You’ll notice that many of the locals opt to travel by bike as well so you’ll be in good company.

Ferry travel: Two passenger ferries run between the Cai Be mainland and the island of Tan Phong in the middle of the Mekong River. The first ferry leaves from the town of Cai Be near the tourist pier and drops you on the western end of Tan Phong island. The second ferry leaves from further downriver near the village of Hiệp Đức and drops you closer to the middle of Tan Phong island. This allows you to make a loop on your bicycle. The ferries run about every 10 minutes so you’ll never have to wait long to cross. You can ride your bicycle or motorbike up the ramp and onto the boat. The fare is ~4,500 VND ($0.20) for a person plus a bicycle. You don’t need to buy a ticket before you board – someone will come around to collect payment during the river crossing.

Best time to Visit Cai Be

The high tide in Cai Be river with amazing local house on stilts which is worth exploring the real Mekong Delta.

Cai Be welcomes you in any season all year round, each of that will certainly offer you specifically different types of pleasure and satisfaction. However, the best time is the floating season from September to December.

Floating season (September – December): It is the best time to visit Cai Be and the Mekong Delta region in general. You can go fishing in our traditional wooden boats, discover pristine nature and spend time in some orchards.

Rainy season (May – October): It is not a bad choice when traveling to Cai Be during rainy seasons since the rains are short and will not affect your trip.

Dry season (January – April): It is hot and dry during this time, however, it is harvesting time here and you can enjoy fruit picking activities with the locals.

Cai Be Tourist Attractions

Cai Be Floating Market & Small Canals

Cai Be floating market is getting super tiny and just about 10 local boats in the morning.

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: Half an hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn

Food: Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes for boat, coach

Blog: https://vemekong.com/cai-be-floating-market-small-canals/

Address: Cai Be District, Tien Giang City. About 105 km from HCMC, 70km from Can Tho City.

Recognition(s):

Added values: It is considered as one of the gems worth discovering for those who are passionate about simplicity and uniqueness and originality of the cultural Mekong river life now and then.

Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Cai Be floating market? Or maybe you found it too quiet or crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Coconut candy village (some minutes by boat), Tan Phong island & small canal (20 minutes away by boat), fruit gardens (30 minutes away by boat), Cao Dai temple in Cai Be, Brick and pottery kiln in Vinh Long, Mekong delta river excursion…

Cai Be sunrise

Cai Be floating market is a unique cultural feature of the Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The market is on the river, it is a place to focus on buying and selling, exchanging goods, agricultural products, food… Besides, this floating market is also a meeting place and exchange between local residents, merchants and tourists. As a local travel expert, we would like to update that Cai Be floating market now has only about 10 boats, not hundreds of big & small boats, sampans like the past or old photos.

According to the seniors who used to enjoy Cai Be floating market, around the end of the 80s of the last century many boats bought and sold in the vicinity, gathered here to exchange agricultural products. Vam Cai Be gradually became a floating market, it was considered as one of the large-scale floating markets of the Mekong Delta, the length of the market was up to a kilometer on the river. Located in the Tien River section, bordering 3 provinces: Vinh Long, Tien Giang, and Ben Tre, this was a large fruit tree production center, considered the cradle of the Tien River region right from the time of reclamation… Read more info & pictures

Cai Be Sampan Ride in Small Canals

Cai Be sampan ride

Book Cai Be Vinh Long Daily Tours:

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Cai Be hand-rowing sampan (small boat) is one of the authentic and traditional boats that the Mekong peoples used to have for the markets, floating markets, traveling around, loading goods and even for the wedding.

Sampan in Cai Be can accommodate about 4 adults with the small size, and 8 adults with the bigger one… Read more info & pictures

Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village In Cai Be

Cai Be pop rice villge

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes, traditional candy, rice cakes, jasmine tea, snake wine…

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes, boat, car, coach

Blog: https://vemekong.com/pop-rice-cake-traditional-village-cai-be-vinh-long-mekong-delta/

Address: If you travel from Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit Cai Be pop rice village (112km). If you travel from Can Tho City, you can visit Vinh Long popped rice village (40km).

Added values: One of the Delta’s specialities is a crispy puffed rice snack which comes in a variety of flavours. And any traveller passing through the area should certainly not pass up the chance to witness its fascinating manufacturing process.

Whole grains of rice with their husks intact are poured into a large pot that’s previously been filled with black sand from the Mekong River.

Cai Be traditional rice cake village

This decades-old technique of cooking pop-rice begins with pouring whole grains of rice (including husk) into a large, wok-shaped pot filled along with black Mekong River sand over fire. As the worker stirs the mixture, the rice then launches into an explosive spectacle for the eyes and ears.

The popped rice is then filtered through a mesh screen twice, first to sift out the black sand and once again to remove the remaining rice husks (which are then used as fuel for the fire).

As the mixture is stirred over a fire, the rice begins to puff and pop, and it is later filtered twice through a mesh in order to remove the black sand and the remaining husks. The crispy rice is then placed into another wok-shaped pot and mixed with a syrup consisting of sugar and water… Read more info & pictures

Coconut Candy Traditional Village in Cai Be

If you plan to visit Mekong Delta, coconut candy village and boat trip in small canals is also one of the most highlight things to do, see, eat and shop in Cai Be, Ben Tre, My Tho, Vinh Long.

Ticket: Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – dusk

Food: Yes, traditional candy, cakes, tea, coconut wine…

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes, boat, car, coach

Blog: https://vemekong.com/travel-guide-to-coconut-candy-village-small-canal-ben-tre-cai-be-vinh-long-my-tho/

Address: If you travel from Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit Cai Be coconut-processing village (112km). If you travel from Can Tho City, you can visit Vinh Long coconut-processing village (40km). If you travel from Ho Chi Minh City, you can visit Ben Tre coconut-processing village (90km).

Added values: If you visit Ben Tre, Cai Be, My Tho, Vinh Long, don’t leave without trying the coconut candy. Good luck and bon appétit! And any traveller passing through the area should certainly not pass up the chance to witness its fascinating manufacturing process.

Vietnamese coconut candy is one of the most popular candies in Vietnam with its sweetness of sugar, as well as the fragrance and natural fatty taste of coconut. This is also an ideal souvenir for tourists traveling to Vietnam. According to the residents, Vietnam coconut candy first appeared in Mo Cay District, Ben Tre province of Mekong Delta in the 1930s. Initially known as Mo Cay candy, it was a homemade treat served to guests during festive seasons or the Tet holiday. Since 1970 it has become more well-known and been produced on a larger scale. Because of this, the specialty has gained popularity and become a staple in Ben Tre, My Tho Cai Be, Vinh Long visitors’ gift baskets.

Mekong Delta’s Coconut candy-making process. Coconut candy is relatively simple to make with widely available ingredients. Candy makers’ keen eyes ensure each component is of the highest quality. The three main ingredients are malt syrup, sugar, and coconut… Read more info & pictures

Cai Be Kayaking and Canalling

Depending on where you’re staying, your homestay or hotel will probably have a list of activities you can choose from.

On the islets, there are many small canals and less boat traffic which is quite fun for kayaking activity. The muddy fresh water may be interesting in the low tide. It is fun to do in the afternoon. Make sure you put a life jacket on! Safety is priority.

Cai Be Cycling Tour

A traditional village in Cai Be Vinh Long

This is a favourite thing to do in Cai Be, Mekong Delta. While biking or driving a scooter only induces panic and stress in Vietnam’s big cities, the bicycle is actually enjoyable in Vietnam’s small towns. Be sure to pin your hotel or homestay’s location on your map when you embark on your journey: there are a lot of twists and turns to these roads that could get you confused.

If you take a ferry to another island, don’t be worried if your Google Maps feature just shows a block of green, without mapping any actual roads. Just learn or write down the phrase “Phà ở đâu?” (Where is the ferry?) Show someone this and give them the name and address of your accommodation; that will probably get you where you need to be.

Tan Phong Islet

Tan Phong is an islet in the Mekong River accessed via a five-minute ferry ride. The island is a tropical haven. Narrow channels criss-cross the land, creating rich soil that Cai Be farmers cultivate to grow delicious fruits. Plump jackfruits, rambutans, mangoes and mangosteens hang heavy from trees that cover every inch of the island. Give yourself an afternoon to explore the tiny lanes of the islet by bicycle. Ride over tiny bridges and along the water’s edge, all the while surrounded by lush greenery… Read more info & pictures

Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be

Cai Be Tours and Free itineraries

Less touristy and more authentic in Cai Be river tour

Cai Be is a small town so there are only a handful of things to do there – the main one being the Cai Be Floating Market. Two days and one night in Cai Be should give you plenty of time to see the floating market, explore the area around Cai Be by bicycle, and even spend a bit of time lounging by the pool.

Itinerary 1: Cai Be Floating Market Tour from HCMC 1 Day (full day)

Itinerary 2: Cai Be & Vinh Long Tour from HCMC 1 Day (full day)

Itinerary 3: Cai Be Homestay Tour from HCMC 2 Day (2 days)

Itinerary 4: Cai Be & Can Tho Tour from HCMC (2 days)

If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Can Tho. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Can Tho day tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com

Cai Be Homestays and Hotels

Mekong Lodge Resort

Image courtesy of the Mekong Lodge Cai Be

It’s located right on the banks of the Mekong River so you can sit and watch the boats slowly passing by while eating breakfast or lounging at the pool.

The Mekong Lodge Resort is quite reasonably priced so don’t expect luxury here. You’ll be staying in a bungalow under a mosquito net (although the air conditioning probably does a better job at keeping them away). Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are quite large, and an ample breakfast spread is included. Plus they have a large pool surrounded by greenery and an onsite spa – both are perfect for relaxing in the Mekong!

The Mekong Lodge provides complimentary bicycles and the location is ideal for exploring Cai Be. It’s just a 10-minute ride to the Cai Be floating market and Tan Phong island is just a short ferry ride away.

Hai Dao homestay

This is a real local original house and used as a homestay and an amazing real life touch. The owner is the one who hosts the homestay. They cook well and well-behavior and the kids are so cutie and just like staying in a house in Mekong Delta. Contact us if you need help.

Ut Trinh Homestay

Just like any homestay, many rooms! Pro and cool and safe in the countryside, great for big groups too and the host is a local too. They know the international guests so well like we know you are reading now.

Ut Thuy homestay

Just like any homestay, many rooms! Pro and cool and safe in the countryside, great for big groups too and the host is a local too. They know the international guests so well like we know you are reading now.

Cocohome homestay

Cocohome homestay

A 4000-coconut-tree homestay! Worth staying, the hosts are all locals. All things are good and good prices.

Mekong Nature Lodge

Just like any homestay, many rooms! Pro and swimming pool and safe in the countryside, great for big groups too and the host is a local too. They know the international guests so well like we know you are reading now. 

Cai Be Markets, Shopping and Souvenirs

Cai Be Market

Cai Be Food and Drink

Cai Be pop rice and coconut candy

Elephant Ear Fish

Elephant ear fish is served in Cai Be Vinh Long

The guests will be served a crispy and beautifully fried Elephant Ear Fish (Gourami), displayed majestically on wooden holders. A server helped us take the meat from the body, which we rolled into fresh spring rolls and enjoyed with the traditional fish-sauce-and-chilli combo… Read more info & pictures

Cai Be Hidden Gems

Cai Be Church

Cai Be Church

Ticket:Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food:Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/cai-be-church-tien-giang/

Address:Belongs to Cai Be town, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province.

Added values: Coming here, visitors will admire Cai Be church with the Roman architecture of the West made of reinforced concrete and cast stone, through the ups and downs of time, it still retains its elegant and ancient beauty.

As a typical architectural style associated with the history of the territories in Western Europe during a period, Roman architecture has had a great influence on the world in both Asia and other continents. Today, we still see Roman architecture in church buildings built during the French colonial period in our country with ancient and dignified beauty such as Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, Tan Dinh church, Ba Dinh church, Cai Be church… In particular, Cai Be church is a church with beautiful architecture, has the highest bell tower, and has the most beautiful location among all churches in the Mekong Delta… Read more info & pictures

Ba Duc Old House

Ticket:Free

Spend-time: One hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food:Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/ba-duc-old-house-cai-be-tien-giang/

Address:155 An Loi Hamlet, Dong Hoa Hiep Commune, Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province.

Added values: Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire one of the most beautiful ancient houses in the Mekong Delta.

This is the house of the Phan family, which today is often called Mr. Ba Duc’s house (i.e. Mr. Phan Van Duc – the 6th generation successor of this house). The house built by Mr. Phan Van Dang in 1850 has an architectural style that harmoniously combines Southern and French cultures. In 1983, Mr. Phan Van Cuong remodeled the house… Read more info & pictures

Ba Kiet Old House

In Cai Be, you’ll find a handful of historic merchant houses set alongside one of the canals just outside of town. Mr. Kiet’s Historic House was built in 1838 and has been owned by wealthy Vietnamese families ever since. Guests can wander around the main room to appreciate the beautiful architecture and furniture.

Through the back door is a covered patio where you can dine on the set meal of the day. You’ll enjoy a feast that includes a massive deep-fried elephant ear fish. You’ll also enjoy vegetable soup, various friend rolls, pork, rice, and fruit for dessert. It’s a delicious meal served in a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere… Read more info & pictures

Le Longanier Restaurant

Ticket:Free

Spend-time: Two hour (approx)

Hours: Dawn – Dusk

Food:Yes

Shop: Yes

Parking lot: Yes

Blog: https://vemekong.com/le-longanier-restaurant-tien-giang/

Address: 49 Hamlet 5 Phu An Village, Cai Lay, Tien Giang, Vietnam.

Added values: Open for lunch only. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

Food, in other words, eating is an indispensable activity in every travel trip. Traveling offers the perfect opportunity to try new and exciting foods from different parts of the world. You can enjoy for yourself the unique flavors that you have never tasted in your life. Cai Be foods & drinks are the link connecting the characteristics of the cuisine of the river with the tourists who have visited. Not only famous for its fruit-laden orchards, but this land also has countless delicious dishes that delight people to enjoy… Read more info & pictures

Cai Be History and Culture

Cai Be’s beauty

Cai Be History

Don Ca Tai Tu

The people of the Mekong Delta are known for their love of music. Don Ca Tai Tu, a Vietnamese style of folk opera originally from the Mekong Delta, is a mix of ballads and theatre accompanied by a musician playing a zither or, in modern renditions, a guitar. The amusing storylines are often set in Vietnam’s countryside and can be lighthearted, sorrowful, or both. Regardless of language barriers, it’s easy to enjoy Don Ca Tai Tu, thanks to expressive acting and melodious singing. Cai Be Vinh Long gardens and homestays, Tân Phong Islet, are some of the places that perform Don Ca Tai Tu music throughout the day and at dinner time.

Cai Be Nightlife

Cai Be Festivals, Sports and Outdoor Activities

Cai Be Health and Safety

Dos and Don’ts for Your Trip to Cai Be

Practical tips: Ways to save, Internet, Water, Learn a little Vietnamese and pro Tips

Ways to save:

Stay somewhere with free breakfast. Many budget hotels offer free breakfast to guests.

Eat street food. Food stalls are cheap and plentiful and are a great place to try regional specialities.

Travel by bicycle/motorbike. These two-wheeled bikes are among the cheapest ways to get around Can Tho and Mekong Delta region.

Stick to free attractions. If you’re really tight for cash, attractions such as markets cost nothing.

Can Tho group tours. If you want to see and learn as much as possible with your limited time.

Internet:

Free Wi-Fi can be found everywhere from hotels to coffee shops. If you are from the EU you should be able to use your own data plan too. Or contact the hotel for the sim card.

Water:

Tap water is supposed to be safe but I advise against drinking it. It’s just not worth the risk. My advice is to use bottled water and save yourself from unexpected stomach problems.

Learn a little Vietnamese:

Sure, you can get by with just speaking English, but trying to speak the local language opens you up to much more polite & meaningful interactions with people. Even if you are not perfect or you make a mistake, your effort is appreciated. At a bare minimum: Hello = xin chao (sin chow), yes = dạ vâng, no = không (khom), thank you = cám ơn (kahm uhn), I’m sorry = tôi xin lỗi (toy sin loy), no problem/you’re welcome = không có gì (khong koh zi), goodbye = tạm biệt (tarm byeet), I’m vegetarian = tôi ăn chay (toy an chayh), How much? = bao nhiêu? (baow nyew), spicy/hot (cay), Oh My God (ôi..choy…oi…).

Pro Tips:

Best time to visit Cai Be floating market is from 5:30am-6:30am. I hope you have an amazing sunrise on the Mekong Delta river.

You can stay in a homestay which is near the floating market, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself, but you still need to hire a boat for the Cai Be floating market.

If you plan to extend your travel to Cai Be Vinh Long homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Cai Be or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Cai Be responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Cai Be food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Tien Giang cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu My Tho (a kind of noodle soup but it is really yummy), elephant ear fish, snails with pepper, rambutan jam, snake wine, coconut candy, pop rice…

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Tien Giang in the rainy season, as Tien Giang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Cai Be tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, Puffed Rice Cake Traditional Village, Cao Dai temple (with a holy eye), Cai Be – Vinh Long homestay 2D1N, Cai Be floating market & small canals, Ba Duc Old House, Ba Kiet Old House, Mekong rest stop, amazing Vinh Long homestays on the islets, cocohome homestay, Vinh Long brick & pottery kiln, sampan (small boat) ride in small canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Cai Be Vinh Long, Tan Phong Islet, Cai Be Church, Le Longanier Restaurant

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Cai Be, My Tho, Tien Giang province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you


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You can easily find this Tien Giang specialty at restaurants in My Tho area or Cai Be island areas. This sticky rice dish is also known as dragon egg or dinosaur egg because it has a strange round shape. By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official My Tho Visitor Guide Fried sticky rice in My Tho, Vietnam 1. Better to Know as a Food Lover Find them: My Tho city. Best time: Dusk-Dawn Don’t miss: Fried Sticky Rice Local’s pick: Fried Sticky Rice small restaurant Tourist’s pick: Restaurant in My Tho Blog: https://vemekong.com/fried-sticky-rice-my-tho/ Facts: With fried sticky rice, eat not only to be full, but to feel the work of the cook. Fried sticky rice
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Coconut Banana Cake – Eat Best Food in Tien Giang
Tien Giang coconut banana cake (chuoi quet dua) with delicious taste is an attractive dish for those who are passionate about culinary discovery. What is more wonderful than being able to explore famous attractions and enjoy unique specialties in the Tien Giang travel itinerary? By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official My Tho Visitor Guide Coconut Banana Cake – Eat Best Food in Tien Giang 1. Better to Know as a Food Lover Find them: My Tho city. Best time: Dusk-Dawn Don’t miss: Coconut Banana Cake Local’s pick: Coconut Banana Cake small restaurant Tourist’s pick: Restaurant in My Tho Blog: https://vemekong.com/coconut-banana-cake-my-tho/ Facts: The combination of bananas and coconut, which seemed to only appear in sweet
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Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory & Villages
March 27, 2021
PHOTO BY THOMAS VIETNAM, MEKONG COLLECTION
Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory & Villages

Nowadays, there are more and more green and responsible tours which are meaningful and educational as well. This is why Can Tho noodle factory is getting popular for both Vietnamese and foreigners to come and explore the cuisine culture and the typical local life in Can Tho, Mekong Delta.