285km (177 miles) SW of Saigon; 75km (47 miles) SW of Can Tho; 180km (112 miles) SW of My Tho
This little riverside border town -- worth a visit in and of itself -- is the main stopover for travelers going to and from Cambodia. Chau Doc is a bustling center of trade and river transport, yet also a lazy, riverside burg and a throwback to another time. You'll still see old-style Ho Chi Minh surreys, called xe loi, a two-wheel cart on the back of a regular bicycle, instead of the standard cyclo. And though most boats have long-tail motors, many fishermen and small-time traders still row their own boats in the standing, forward-pushing style. A large floating market and nearby ethnic Cham villages are popular for early-morning tours (usually part of a larger Mekong Delta package), as well as the small pilgrimage peak called Sam Mountain just outside of town. There are a few good hotel options (best is the Victoria) and dining is at alfresco eateries near the market, as you take in the busy comings and goings.
Chau Doc Travel Experiences
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Day 3 - Mekong Delta
Left HCMC bright and early bound for the Mekong delta. But this first involved getting out of the city. Thinking that it may actually be... Continue reading »
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Boat life
The Mekong Delta was a highlight of Vietnam, we met some fun people, saw how life is lived here and even stayed with a family on An Binh... Continue reading »
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My Mekong trip
The Mekong Delta, wow its was great such a difference from the city and fabulous to see how the urban river people live. Day 1- My Tho Be... Continue reading »
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The Mekong Delta - by Steff
Mekong DeltaThe Mekong Delta is a piece of land that has been formed from the Mekong River’s silt. The Mekong is one of the largest river... Continue reading »
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On the road with Steve and Elvis
Cambodia has the best water bottles. Instead of names that evoke rushing mountain springs, they have people names. Like Steve and Rose. E... Continue reading »
