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destinations » Can Tho
Can Tho is at the centre of Mekong Delta, amongst a network of rivers, brooks, canals and ditches. The province is about 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
In the past, Can Tho was bestowed the title Tay Do (Capital of the Western Provinces), and remains the rice centre of the south-west. As well as substantial rice and fruit tree resources, Can Tho is a production centre for fresh-water seafood. Can Tho's urban picture is distinct, with a network of canals, trenches and channels, which act as streets rather than inconveniences.
How to get here: Can Tho is 169km from HCMC, 104km from My Tho City (Tien Giang Province).
Hydrofoil - Greenlines hydrofoil runs between HCMC and Can Tho (via My Tho). It takes 4 hours and is quite comfortable.
Bus - The bus station is about 2km north-west of the city centre, along Nguyen Trai St. Regular connections with Ho Chi Minh City's Mien Tay Bus Station and other centres in the Mekong Delta.
