Vinh Long
Vinh Long Province
Vinh Long, capital of the province of the same name, is located 100 km south of Ho Chi Minh City and 33 km north of Can Tho. Vinh Long is about halfway between My Tho and Can Tho.
It is also a city in the Mekong Delta that developed on one of the largest arms of the Mekong, the Co Chien. Vinh Long province looks like a diamond located in the center of the lower Mekong Delta.
Vinh Long is a compulsory place for those who want to go to the Cai Be floating market.
The best time to visit Vinh Long
The dry season is arguably the best time to travel to the Mekong Delta. Indeed, the weather is nice, the weather is very pleasant and you have the opportunity to enjoy good sunshine, it lasts from December to April. But the weather is really ideal in December and January.
The temperatures are pleasant all year round. The average temperature is 27°C and the maximum temperature is on average 33°C.
What to see, what to do…?
Vĩnh Long is the land of fruits, tangerines and especially oranges. The main interest of Vĩnh Long lies in the life of this extraordinary river and the possibility of discovering the region by taking boat trips.
Top 6 activities to do in Vinh Long:
- Cruise on the Mekong.
- Discovery of the Cai Be floating market.
- Explore the arroyos of An Binh Island by boat.
- Bike ride on the small islands to discover traditional trades.
- Visit the Temple of Literature (Den Van Thanh) in Vinh Long.
- Discovery of a brickyard and/or a pottery factory.
