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Can Tho among world’s top 10 most beautiful canal cities

VGP - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has been ranked 10th in a list of the most beautiful canal cities in the world drawn up by the Earth and World website.

August 30, 2019 7:27 PM GMT+7

Can Tho among world’s top 10 most beautiful canal cities

Can Tho, one of the largest canal cities in the world, lies at the intersection of many canals and river networks, of which the Hau River is the largest, passing directly through the city.

The total water traffic length of the city is 1157 km. The Hau River, the biggest branch of Mekong River runs along the northern side of the city.

People trade goods at the Cai Rang floating market on the Hau River

Possessing rich culture and vast tourism potential, the city provides travellers with an amazing travel experience through its immense system of canals and rivers.

The city is famous for its local floating markets, with Cai Rang being the largest and most popular one. Tourists are recommended to visit the city in summer when they can explore abundant orchards and explore the local life there.

Tourists are recommended to visit Can Tho in summer when they can explore abundant orchards and explore the local life there.

The list includes Venice in Italy, Stockholm in Sweden, St. Petersburg in Russia, Hamburg in Germany, Suzhou in China, and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

                                                                                                                       By Hoang Ha