Southern Vietnam covers the Mekong Delta, the extreme southern end of the Mekong River, and the area around Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
As all deltas, it receives the bounty of the siltation from the upper Mekong, and as such is a very rich and lush area, covered with rice fields. It produces about half of the total of Vietnam's agricultural output (in fact the delta produces more rice than Korea and Japan altogether), and is the place for timeless sceneries of farmers planting or harvesting rice.
The Mekong splits in Cambodia into two main rivers, the Bassac (Hậu Giang) and the First river (Tiền Giang), then in Vietnam into a more complex system, creating a maze of small canals, rivers and arroyos interspersed with villages and floating markets.
Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and all the villages are often accessible by river as well as by road.
The high times of life in the Mekong delta are the lunar new year (Tet, or Tết), and the mid-autumn festival (Tết trung thu), where children will set hundreds of candles on their way on the river on as many tiny skiffs.
If you know how to take your time, or are guided by an able guide, you will certainly enjoy your stay in the Mekong delta.
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Located in Phu Quoc, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is in the suburbs and on a private beach. Shoppers can check out Phu Quoc Night Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Phu Quoc Beach and Phu Quoc National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Ham Ninh Fishing Village, or check out an event or a game at San Van Dong Duong Dong Stadium. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Phu Quoc.
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Boasting a private beach area in Duong To, SOL by Meliá Phu Quoc is nestled in a tropical garden and located on Truong Beach in the Phu Quoc Island Region. Featuring a sun terrace, the property offers a year-round outdoor pool for guests to go for a dip or simply lounge under the sun on Bali beds. Guests can enjoy serenity at the property by the pool or get a professional massage at the Body and Sol spa. Free WiFi can be accessed in all areas and free public parking is available on site.
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Seashells Hotel and Spa Phu Quoc is located in Phu Quoc. Shoppers can check out Phu Quoc Night Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Phu Quoc Beach and Phu Quoc National Park. Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc and Ham Ninh Fishing Village are also worth visiting.
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