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In the Mekong Delta, life is lived on the water. Rivers and canals wind through the region, and locals grow up paddling boats and travelling by ferry. Get a taste of this unique culture by taking a sampan to explore small channels and mangrove forests.\u00a0Women typically row sampans standing up while skillfully navigating the currents and twists of each waterway. Wear a n\u00f3n l\u00e1 for sun protection as you float gently down the streams of Ti\u1ec1n Giang District, passing locals fishing for catfish, children playing on the banks and families doing household chores in stilt houses.<\/p>\n
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T\u00e2n Phong<\/strong> is an islet in the Mekong River accessed via a five-minute ferry ride. The island is a tropical haven. Narrow channels criss-cross the land, creating rich soil that C\u00e1i B\u00e8 farmers cultivate to grow delicious fruits\u00a0Plump jackfruits, rambutans, mangoes and mangosteens hang heavy from trees that cover every inch of the island. Give yourself an afternoon to explore the tiny lanes of the islet by bicycle. Ride over tiny bridges and along the water\u2019s edge, all the while surrounded by lush greenery.<\/p>\n TIP: Come tea time, pop into\u00a0H\u1ea3i Y\u1ebfn Bee Farm<\/strong>\u00a0for a tour of their honey farm, and then relax with a delicious honeyed drink.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n C\u00e1i B\u00e8 town gets started early, and you\u2019ll want to as well. Wake up at dawn for a magical ferry ride at sunrise, and ride a bicycle over the town bridges and through the morning markets. The\u00a0Ti\u1ec1n riverside market<\/strong>\u00a0is easily recognizable. Under the battered tarps, fresh fruit and flower vendors wait for customers while conversing with friends or playing Chinese Checkers. From there, head to\u00a0C\u00e1i B\u00e8 Church<\/strong>, built by a Catholic German priest in the early 20th century. Look out for small pagodas, Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples scattered across town — a reminder of the multi-cultural character of the Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n Experience firsthand the hospitality and warmth of the Mekong Delta people by choosing a family-run homestay\u00a0in C\u00e1i B\u00e8.\u00a0Mekong Rustic<\/strong>\u00a0is a sustainable operation with a homestay option or private bungalow option set in flowering gardens on T\u00e2n Phong Islet. Here your hosts will cook up fabulous local meals and spoil you with fresh fruit and Mekong Delta sweets throughout the day. Homestays such as Mekong Rustic also organise community-based tours to craft workshops and artisans in C\u00e1i B\u00e8. Allow a few days to get into the local rhythm, and let yourself be fully refreshed by the abundance and beauty of C\u00e1i B\u00e8.<\/p>\n The people of the Mekong Delta are known for their love of music.\u00a0C\u1ea3i L\u01b0\u01a1ng<\/strong>, a Vietnamese style of folk opera originally from the Mekong Delta, is a mix of ballads and theatre accompanied by a musician playing a zither or, in modern renditions, a guitar. The amusing storylines are often set in Vietnam\u2019s countryside and can be lighthearted, sorrowful, or both. Regardless of language barriers, it\u2019s easy to enjoy C\u1ea3i L\u01b0\u01a1ng, thanks to expressive acting and melodious singing. The\u00a0Mekong Garden Restaurant<\/strong>, on T\u00e2n Phong Islet, is one of the places that performs C\u1ea3i L\u01b0\u01a1ng music throughout the day and at dinner time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" C\u00e1i B\u00e8 is an idyllic slice of the Mekong Delta\u00a0just two hours from Ho\u00a0Chi\u00a0Minh City. Although the rest of Vietnam uses the saying \u201ctho\u1ea3i m\u00e1i \u0111i\u201d (take it easy), the people of C\u00e1i B\u00e8 live by it. A town of mostly fruit farmers and river fisherman, C\u00e1i B\u00e8 operates on a relaxed schedule: the morning […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[65,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nColourful riverside commerce<\/h3>\n
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\nMemorable homestays<\/h3>\n
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\nTraditional folk music<\/h3>\n
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