Welcome to Can Tho

With over a million inhabitants, Can Tho is the unofficial capital of the Mekong Delta, and a major center of education and commerce. But despite the big-city status, it manages to maintain a slow pace and relaxed atmosphere. We spent four enjoyable days here.

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The bus ride from Saigon to Can Tho takes four hours. We booked tickets on a sleeper bus operated by FUTA, and arrived a few minutes after I had awoken from my second nap. These buses are great; the sleeper seats are comfortable and, a...