07:30 AM: Depart from Ho Chi Minh city by bus. You can see en route lush green paddy fields stretching towards the horizon. It’s an approximately three-hour drive.
Right after landing in Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province, leisurely cruise to the remains of the Cai Be wholesale floating market, which used to be hustling on the Tien River a couple of decades ago. A prospect of the floating market from the boat brings you more understanding of changes in the local trading habit when transportation and hi-technique have started advancing considerably over recent years.
Meanwhile, it’s also a visit to see how unique and diverse the indigenous cultures are and how lush orchard gardens are. You will understand why this area becomes the basket of fruits in the lower part of the Mekong River.
Ba Duc Ancient House is the next stop and one of the impressive parts in the itinerary to Cai Be as well. The house was erected as if it is for illustrating that the architecture largely contributes to the prosperity of the Mekong Delta. What makes the structure more elaborate is its harmonious mix of the Occidental and Oriental architectural styles.
Promenade along small village paths and pay a visit to local family businesses to witness the ways they make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Also, step in a small bee farm for sightseeing and linger for a few minutes to enjoy honey tea.
Afterwards, travel to Tan Phong Island where you will soak up the tranquility of nature and have the Vietnamese cuisines for lunch at a local restaurant.
Take a couple of bites of fruit and absorb the sweet melody of Vietnamese traditional folk music, which has been close to the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people for a long time.
Another experience that is surely a plus point for the trip is getting on a rowing wooden sampan to explore the serene space of the water area. Just observe the scenery around, and kick back while the sampan moves through narrow canals.
Travel back to Cai Be from Tan Phong Island, and get back on the bus for the trip to Ho Chi Minh City. End the tour.
