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The South and the Mekong Delta
Is there anywhere on planet Earth that so teems with life and industry as the Mekong Delta lying in the South of Vietnam? Anywhere where agriculture and fish farming are so intensively practiced? Not for nothing has the delta of the Mekong River been termed the "rice bowl of the Universe”. This are, which is criss-crossed by a dense network of canals, is fertile and excellent for the cultivation of rice and growing fruits. Especially, this Southern land is also an interesting place for travelers to discover. An excursion to the South of Vietnam can be an attractive option for visitors due to its undeniable attractions as a tourist destination. Among those famous sites, Ho Chi Minh City constitutes the cultural centre of the South and the Mekong Delta. While Hanoi has 1,000 years of history, Ho Chi Minh City is relatively new settlement. Despite its quite recent past, with only 300 year history, Ho Chi Minh City nevertheless possesses numerous interesting buildings, displaying characteristic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and European cultures. The city’s recourses and accommodations are attractive to many travellers. Moreover, one of the most interesting sights in the Delta is the floating markets and associated river life. The shops and stalls at the market are boats of different sizes. During the early morning market hours, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mango, bananas, papaya, pineapple, and even smuggled goods like cigarettes. Activities at the market are also an occasion for tourists to study the cultural aspects of southerners. You will be actually awake and enjoying it! You wind find it very peaceful floating down the river in the early morning. Then, tell us why you think this market is a great place! Beside, in this teritory, there is Thap Muoi stork garden, the U Minh forest as well as beautiful islands and beaches such as Phu Quoc, Con Dao Island or Vung Tau beach and the salt forests of mangroves that had not yet been exploited only a decade ago. The Mekong River Delta is much appreciated by those interested in ecological tourism. Actually, there are so many things to experience in the South of Vietnam. Let come to Brothertours to enjoy it.
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