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  • Victoria Can Tho - French Colonial Architecture in Can Tho -<br />
 In order to make the colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
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  • The Public Market is a good example of French Colonial Architecture in Can Tho - In order to make the French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
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  • Victoria Can Tho - The Victoria Can Tho Hotel is a great example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam.    In order to make French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
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  • French Colonial Architecture in Can Tho -<br />
So as to make the colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
    can-tho-shophouse.jpg
  • Can Tho Pagoda Facade
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  • Ho Chi Minh Statue in a slightly elongated version of Uncle Ho at the Can Tho public gardens along the waterfront in central Can Tho.
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  • Du Thuyen Floating Restaurant at Can Tho - The Mekong Delta is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world with more than 1200 species of fish  identified. Many types of boats can be found here, from tiny ferries to large floating restaurants.
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  • Painted eyes on Le Bassac, a riverboat that cruises the Mekong in comfort from the outskirts of Saigon to Can Tho in the heart of the Mekong Delta.
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  • The Binh Thuy House in Can Tho was one of the sets for the movie "L'Amant" though most of the story takes place in nearby Sa Dec.  In an effort to make French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
    binh-thuy-house-2.jpg
  • The Binh Thuy House in Can Tho was one of the sets for the movie "L'Amant" though most of the story takes place in nearby Sa Dec.  In an effort to make French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
    binh-thuy-house-1.jpg
  • Le Bassac, a refubished teak rice barge today plies the waters of the Mekong on cruises from Saigon to Can Tho. The Mekong River is the world's 10th longest river running for over 4000 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.  The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. More than 1200 species of fish have been identified.  The difficulty of navigating the river has meant that it has divided rather than united the people who live near it.
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  • Herbalist Temple
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  • Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the three biggest in the Mekong Delta. The shops and stalls at these markets happen to be boats.  Cai Rang is open all day but it is busiest from dawn to about 9 am. The main items sold there are fresh produce from Cai Rang and neighboring areas. Larger boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of boats packed with mangos, bananas, papayas and pineapples.
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  • The Vietnam Delta is such a fertile region of Vietnam that it is considered the "breadbasket" of the country with its huge assortment of produce, fish and floating markets.
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  • Banana Flower or the more lyrical banana blossoms but sometimes things get darker and they are known as banana hearts are often used in Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, as an ingredient in vegetable and salad dishes
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  • Mekong River Sunset - The Mekong River is one of the world's longest rivers running from Tibet through Yunnan China, Burma, Thailand, Laos and lastly Vietnam.  It is a lifeline of transportation, food and recreation.
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  • Mekong River Sunset on deck of Le Bassac  - a refubished rice barge with luxe amenities that is now used to transport visitors through the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
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  • A Vietnamese mother giving her baby a sponge bath along the banks of the Mekong River.  Never mind the onlookers and photo happy tourists - this is just natural everyday life in Vietnam.
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  • Mekong River Boat Le Bassac Crew Pulling up Anchor - The Mekong River is the worlds 10th longest river running for over 4000 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The difficulty of navigating the river has always meant that it divided rather than united the people who live on or near it.
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  • The Vietnamese flag, flapping proudly on a boat on the Mekong Delta at sunset.
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  • The Mekong River is the world's 10th longest river running for over 4000 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.  The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. More than 1200 species of fish have been identified.  The difficulty of navigating the river has meant that it has divided rather than united the people who live near it.
    mekong-10.jpg
  • Cai Rang Floating Market is one of the largest in the Mekong Delta. The vendors at these markets are boats of all different sizes. Cai Rang is open all day but it is busiest from sunrise to about 9 am. The main items sold there are fresh produce from Cai Rang and neighboring areas. Every boat has a long upright pole at its bow on which samples of the goods for sale are hung as a form of "advertisement". Larger boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of boats packed with mangos, bananas, papayas and pineapples.
    cai-rang-market-1.jpg
  • Vietnamese Herbalist Temple
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  • Mekong Delta Food - Vietnamese cuisine is known for its common use of fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use a diverse range of herbs, including lemongrass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and basil leaves. Throughout all regions of Vietnam, the emphasis is always on serving fresh vegetables or fresh herbs as essential side dishes along with dipping sauce.
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  • Mekong Delta riverboats are commonly decorated with eyes on the bow, reputedly to scare away alligators and other forms of evil.  The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world.
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  • Riverboat Captain piloting Le Bassac on the Mekong River -  Le Bassac travels along the Mekong and pokes around the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, giving visitors the chance to view river life as it has long been lived in rural Vietnam.
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  • Elderly Vietnamese woman with a stunning Vietnamese smile.  The Mekong Delta is famous not only for its abundant produce, labyrinth of canals and riverine activity, but the warm friendliness of its people.
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  • Prawn Cocktail - Vietnamese cuisine is known for its common use of fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Vietnamese recipes use a diverse range of herbs, including lemongrass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and basil leaves. Throughout all regions of Vietnam, the emphasis is always on serving fresh vegetables or fresh herbs as essential side dishes along with dipping sauce.
    vietnamese-shrimp.jpg
  • Jackfruit is a species of tree commonly found in Asia and the Pacific. Its Latin name is Artocarpus Heterophyllus.  Jackfruits grow well in the tropics and its fruit is the largest of any fruit-bearing plant.
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  • Young Vietnamese woman making an origami crane, with that stunning Vietnamese smile.  The Vietnam Delta region is famous not only for its abundant produce, labyrinth of canals and riverine activity, but the warm friendliness of its people.
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  • The Binh Thuy House in Can Tho was one of the sets for the movie "L'Amant" though most of the story takes place in nearby Sa Dec.  In an effort to make French colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about systematically rebuilding  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.
    binh-thuy-house-3.jpg
  • Boats loaded with produce from farms in  the Mekong Delta area bring their goods to Phong Dien Floating Market daily.  The best floating market in the Mekong Delta, Phong Dien has fewer motorboats and more row boats and local action. The market is at its livliest between 6 am and 8 am. is at its livliest between 6 am and 8 am.
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  • Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to Phong Dien Floating Market every morning: fruits, coconuts, vegetables and fish are available here. Buyers are local traders  snapping up everything by the bushels to resell at local smaller markets or to wholesalers from big cities.  Large floating markets are not complete without  floating noodle shops, gas stations and coffee vendors. The best floating market in the Mekong Delta, Phong Dien has fewer motorised craft and more row boats. The market is at its best between 6 am and 8 am.
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  • Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to Phong Dien Floating Market daily. Buyers are local traders with bigger boats who buy in bulk and resell at local markets or to wholesalers from big cities.  Large floating markets are not complete without  floating noodle shops, gas stations and even coffee vendors. The best floating market in the Mekong Delta, Phong Dien has fewer motorised craft and more row boats. The market is at its best between 6  and 8 am.
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