Where is the capital of the West?

This city is located on the right bank of the Hau River, in the Mekong Delta. This is the most modern and developed place in the region.

1. Which place is known as the capital of the Southwest region? Ca Mau

Can Tho
Long An Can Tho is a city directly under the Central Government, located in the center of the Mekong Delta region, known as Tay Do – the capital of the Southwest region more than a hundred years ago. 2. What is the origin of the name Can Tho? Name of a flower in Khmer

Name of a fruit in Khmer
Name of a type of fish in Khmer There are many different theories about the name Can Tho. A popular explanation for this place is the Khmer word Kin Tho. Kin Tho is a type of galangal fish that is abundant in the locality. It is possible that the Vietnamese have read that the Kin Tho canal camp, where there are many gorillas, forms the Can Tho canal, so the name of the canal has changed to the name of the land. 3. Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho is recognized for which of the following titles? National Intangible Cultural Heritage
National tangible cultural heritage

Intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of protection In 2016, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized Cai Rang floating market as a national intangible cultural heritage. The unique feature of this market is that trading and exchanging goods take place on the river. Floating market meets from 5 am, busiest at 6-8 pm and then gradually disappears. 4. Can Tho Bridge crosses which river? Hau River
Tien River

Co Chien River Can Tho Bridge crosses the Hau River, connecting Can Tho city and Vinh Long province. At the time of completion (2010), this is the longest main span cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam (550 meters) and the longest in Southeast Asia. Thanks to this bridge, all kinds of vehicles and goods can easily flow without having to suffer from ferry problems. Image: Pham Ngon. 5. To visit the cocoa garden and learn about processing, which district can visitors go to? Phong Dien
Phong Chau

Phong Thai Muoi Cuong cocoa garden in Phong Dien district is a tourist attraction of Can Tho, especially foreign tourists. Here, you can visit the lush green garden with thousands of unique cocoa roots in the western country, learn about the cocoa processing process, and enjoy attractive cocoa-based products such as powder, butter, and candy. , chocolate… Photo: Carolyncarter. 6. The location in Can Tho is the setting of many famous movies such as Alluvial roads , Tay Do beauty , Life’s Debt , Lover … ? Cai Cuong ancient house

Ba Duc ancient house

Binh Thuy ancient house Having appeared in the context of many movies, the ancient house of Binh Thuy or the church of the Duong family is now one of the places that attracts tourists when coming to Can Tho. The house was first built in 1870, in the early 20th century, the family built a new house, expanding the space. This unique architectural work has a clear East-West cultural interference, influenced by Western art, but still retains the soul of the nation. Image: Linhchan2610. 7. In which district are the noodle villages concentrated? Ninh Kieu
Vase

Jaggery Hu Tieu craft villages are concentrated in An Binh ward, Ninh Kieu district near Rau Ram bridge. Visitors can come here to observe and experience the process of making typical local noodle products. Do not forget to enjoy the attractive noodle soup pizza, which is modified from deep-fried noodles, served with strange toppings. Image: Tatymilaa.