The Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ is a place where the essence of the river culture and abundant orchards converge with many unique fruits, four fruitful seasons, and a variety of rich culinary programs, imbued with the essence of the Southern region. Located to the south of the city center of Cần Thơ, in the area of Lộ Vòng Cung where the two floating markets Cái Răng and Phong Điền intersect, Mỹ Khánh tourist village enjoys a favorable climate all year round, nourished by the alluvium from the Tiền and Hậu rivers. Mỹ Khánh tourist village is truly a place to explore and discover the interesting customs and traditions of the people in the Western region.
When visiting Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ, you not only get to relax in the cool and fresh natural scenery but also get to be rowed by charming Western girls to visit lush fruit gardens, pick ripe fruits with your own hands, visit ancient Southern houses, experience the life of former landlords, immerse yourself in traditional folk games or lively festivals.
Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ is not only suitable for families on vacation but also perfect for young people with a myriad of entertaining activities or for companies and groups to organize outdoor excursions or team-building activities.
1. Where is Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ located?
Mỹ Khánh tourist village is situated at 335 Lộ Vòng Cung, Mỹ Khánh Commune, Phong Điền District, Cần Thơ City. Mỹ Khánh tourist village is a famous tourist spot in Cần Thơ in the Mekong Delta region, located 10km from the city center.
2. Directions to Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ
By road, starting from the center of Can Tho city (Le Loi street), you will follow the roundabout of Le Loi street to Ninh Kieu street. On Ninh Kieu street, you will go straight across Ninh Kieu bridge to Nguyen Trai street and continue straight on Nguyen Trai street to Hoa Binh avenue (30/4 street). After about 4km, at the roundabout of Hoa Binh avenue (30/4 street), you will enter Vong Cung street and go straight to 923 street to reach My Khanh tourist village.
The distance from the center of Can Tho city to My Khanh tourist village via Hoa Binh avenue 30/4 street is only about 13km, taking 25 minutes to travel. There are many signboards along the way directing to My Khanh tourist village, so you can rely on them for convenient navigation without the fear of getting lost.
Next to the road, if you want to travel by river, you can go to Ninh Kieu pier to rent a boat for transportation. Usually, the boat rental prices here will vary depending on the number of people in the group and whether the boat is large or small. Traveling by boat on the river has the advantage of being able to combine visits to the Cai Rang floating market and Phong Dien floating market in your Can Tho tour. Riding a boat or a traditional wooden boat on the river is a favorite choice of many tourists visiting Can Tho, because swaying on the boat allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the Mekong Delta with its waterways and the opportunity to admire the picturesque scenery on both sides of the river.
If you are traveling to My Khanh tourist area from Saigon, you can take a passenger bus to Can Tho at the Mien Tay bus station with ticket prices around 100k – 120k per ticket. After arriving in Can Tho, you can take a taxi, motorbike taxi, passenger bus, or public bus to My Khanh tourist village. The distance from Can Tho city to the bus station is quite close, and you can ask for directions to My Khanh tourist area in Phong Dien district, as almost everyone knows. Depending on your own financial ability, you can choose the most suitable means of transportation. If it is your first time traveling to Can Tho and you are unsure of the way, it is advisable to prepare a map of Can Tho tourism, or you can ask the locals along the way. People in the Mekong Delta are very friendly, hospitable, and willing to help you.
3. Ticket prices for visiting My Khanh tourist village in Can Tho
The listed price for adults at the entrance is 60k and for children between 1m – 1m2 is 30k, under 1m is free (this is just the entrance fee). If you want to participate in games and services in My Khanh tourist village, you will have to pay an additional fee for each service used.
My Khanh tourist village in Can Tho is divided into 2 areas: zone 1 and zone 2. Zone 1 is where you can visit ancient houses, stay overnight, and has its own boat dock. Zone 2 is the entertainment area, with a large parking lot, no boat dock, and most of the entertainment services are concentrated in this area.
3.1 Service prices in My Khanh tourist village zone 1 in 2019:
Breakfast 45k
Visit fruit garden 15k/person
Traditional music performance 300k/hour
Karaoke singing 100k/hour
Swimming pool ticket 20k/person
Bike rental: full day 100k, half day 60k
Boat rental: 1.2 million/hour
3.2 Service prices at My Khanh village zone 2 updated 2019:
Entrance ticket: 50k for adults, 30k for children (height 1m – 1m3)
Hire a guide: 300k/day
Electric car ride: 150k – 200k/ride for 5 passengers
Horse carriage: 150k/ride for 5 passengers
Electric bumper car: 30k/ticket/10 minutes
Fish massage: 20k/ticket/30 minutes
6D movie: 30k/10 minutes
Visit the 18-floor hell for adults: 30k, for children: 20k
Crocodile fishing: 5k/bait
Water bike: 30k/20 minutes, canal fishing: 100k/person
If you want to stay overnight at My Khanh tourist area, you can stay in garden bungalows, 2-story guesthouses, or homestays. The facilities are quite clean and fully equipped, so you can rest assured. Regarding prices, you can refer to: Special room: 650k/room, Type 1 room: 550k/room, Type 2 room: 450k/room. All these rooms are fully equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, bathtub, hot water, TV, and refrigerator.
4. What is special about My Khanh tourist village?
The Mỹ Khánh tourist village is suitable for various age groups such as the elderly, middle-aged people, children, and even couples. With the advantage of a lot of natural green areas, fresh air, and a resting place with a total area of over 50,000 square meters including many areas for entertainment, recreation, sightseeing, outdoor activities, experiences, accommodation, and dining.
The Mỹ Khánh tourist village is proud to host fun activities that visitors cannot participate in all in one day. Therefore, when you come here, you will have many choices to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of each area.
4.1 Visiting the Southern Ancient House
One of the highlights of the Mỹ Khánh tourist village for both domestic and international visitors is the Southern-style ancient houses. More precisely, the presence of these ancient houses is what creates the unique cultural picture of the Mỹ Khánh tourist village in particular and the Phong Điền region in general. That’s why the management board here places great importance on impressing the visitors.
When visiting these ancient houses in the tourist village, you will have the opportunity to admire the distinctive ancient architecture of the Southern region. You will learn more about the lifestyle and customs of the people in the Western region in the past society. Especially, you will witness many beautiful and valuable wooden objects and utensils, both materially and spiritually.
Stepping into the house, you can feel the luxury and sophistication as you observe the intricate carvings on the wood scattered throughout the house, from the ancestral altar to the displayed items. The spacious house exudes a calm and peaceful atmosphere, often evoking images of a wealthy but traditional rural life.
The ancient house is located in a spacious area, surrounded by the green of the garden, creating a fresh and airy feeling. It is known that this house belongs to a landlord in Binh Thuy, which was bought by the My Khanh tourist area to serve tourists visiting. Visiting the My Khanh tourist village is the first time Cuong has admired the ancient architecture of the houses in the Southern region, something that very few houses nowadays still preserve as the old houses have gradually been replaced by high-rise buildings and villas. Stepping into the house, Cuong feels like living in the space of the past, with horizontal couplets in Chinese characters, with wooden tables, chairs, and cabinets made of shiny black ironwood showing the luxurious life of a wealthy Southern family in the past.
4.2 Transforming into the luxurious landlords of the past
One of the highlighted activities at Mỹ Khánh tourist area is the experience of becoming a landlord and living a day in the style of the “aristocrats” of the past. The movies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries often evoke many images of the luxurious life of many landlords and feudal lords in the Southern region of Vietnam at that time. Therefore, to give visitors a sense of that era, experiencing a day as a landlord has been created in the Mỹ Khánh tourist village to bring something new. You will tour the Mỹ Khánh tourist area in a private horse-drawn carriage, visit the plantation, land, have a guide, shade, and a cool fan.
Furthermore, if you have never experienced the feeling of owning a large Southern-style ancient house with furniture made of precious woods like rosewood, ebony, and sandalwood, then this is a great opportunity for you to experience this. You and your family will have the chance to enjoy a meal in the style of the old landlords in a grand ancient house, surrounded by servants serving you.
You will live in an ancient house, wear traditional costumes, enjoy fruits, drink tea, listen to hand-cranked music boxes, ride in a horse carriage to visit the village, with servants following you. In the evening, the whole family of the landlord can go down to the boat for dinner, enjoying the river. The feeling of becoming a “rich person” of the past, being able to command the village authorities like the landlord and the servants, sounds quite impressive, doesn’t it!
It may sound a bit “fancy” but this is just an experiential activity and moreover, you only get to enjoy one day living the life of the ancient landlords, becoming a wealthy man or woman “roaring with fire,” why not try and see how it feels! Before participating in these activities, you will be provided with a “former landlord” costume to wear.
4.3 Hands-on making of rice paper, traditional noodles of the Western river region
The Mekong Delta in general and Can Tho city in particular are famous for having many long-standing traditional craft villages. Among these craft villages, the noodle-making village stands out, with a history of over 100 years. Therefore, to help tourists better understand the cultural characteristics of the river region, the traditional noodle-making village has been incorporated into the My Khanh tourist area to serve visitors from near and far.
If you travel to Can Tho and visit the famous floating market of Cai Rang, one of the must-try dishes there is the noodle soup. A bowl of hot and fragrant noodle soup with delicious noodles, a bit of pork, and the green color of spring onions will leave you with an unforgettable impression of the cuisine of the Mekong Delta.
At My Khanh craft village, you will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the process of making “hu tieu,” a type of noodle soup. You can experience firsthand the rice paper making process for “hu tieu” and enjoy dishes made from it. Additionally, you can purchase unique specialties of Can Tho as gifts for your loved ones.
Right behind the ancient Southern-style house, there is a traditional craft village that produces rice paper and brews alcohol. Here, you can witness the meticulous process of making delicious rice paper, a specialty of this land, which requires precision, skill, and a touch of dedication from the makers. If you wish, you can try your hand at being a professional rice paper maker and make your own rice paper to take home as a gift for friends and family.
4.4 Visiting fruit orchards full of sweet fruits and indulging in a feast
Visiting the fruit garden full of sweet fruits in the Mỹ Khánh tourist village is something that everyone loves, especially those with a passion for food like Cuồng. When you enter the garden, you will be immersed in the rich fragrance and get to enjoy many types of fresh fruits.
Walking under the tree canopies or sitting on a boat on the water, looking up at the clusters of ripe and golden fruits swaying on the branches will make you crave and feast your eyes.
Depending on the season, you will get to taste various types of fruits, the important thing is how much you can eat in each garden area. You can stroll through fruit orchards like plum, mango, rambutan, jackfruit, durian, all of which are specialties of the Mekong Delta region.
If you love fruit orchards full of ripe fruits, then come here, and you will be satisfied with the desire to pick and taste right in the garden. After all, buying fruits at the market to bring home and eating is different from being able to go to the orchard, picking the fruits you like, and enjoying them right on the spot, isn’t it?
Being taken care of according to standard safety procedures, the fruits at Mỹ Khánh tourism village always have the most natural and delicious flavor. For urban residents, just looking at the lush green trees and clusters of fruits is enough to be fascinating.
Strolling under the cool shade of the orchard, admiring the surrounding scenery, and picking a few clusters of mangoes, rambutans to enjoy on the spot is one of the unforgettable experiences for tourists.
Within the My Khanh fruit garden, there are leaf-thatched houses for tourists to stop and rest. The feeling of sitting under a rustic house amidst a peaceful and cool scenery will help visitors experience a simple life full of the essence of the Mekong Delta. Why not organize a camping trip or picnic with friends, family right in the midst of the lush fruit orchard of My Khanh tourism village, where delicious and clean fruits are readily available in the garden. Cuong guarantees you will be amazed by the countless different fruit orchards in My Khanh tourism village, so be careful not to overeat one type of fruit, as when you arrive at another orchard with a full stomach, you can only look and crave, which would be a pity. You can buy fresh and delicious fruits from the Western orchards as gifts for your loved ones right at the garden at a very affordable price!
4.5 Immerse in the melodious tunes of traditional Southern amateur music
Being a traditional art form that is no stranger to every Vietnamese person, proud of being recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2013, the art of “Đờn ca tài tử Nam Bộ” is something you should experience when visiting the tourist village of Mỹ Khánh. Although it may cost a small amount, what you receive in return will be extremely attractive and worthwhile.
The sweet, melodious singing full of emotions from the talented artists will surely touch the hearts of admirers near and far when they first set foot here.
Considered a specialty of the river region, at the Mỹ Khánh tourist area, regular performances of Đờn ca tài tử are organized to serve tourists from near and far. This is seen as one of the folk art forms closely associated with the cultural life of the people in the Southern region. As a unique spiritual dish, enjoying Đờn ca tài tử in the tourist village of Mỹ Khánh is an opportunity for tourists to understand more about the simplicity and authenticity of the land and people of the Southwestern region.
4.6 Enjoying the garden cuisine of the Western region at the Mỹ Khánh tourist village in Cần Thơ
When visiting the Mỹ Khánh tourist village, you should enjoy the famous dishes such as grilled snakehead fish, hotpot with various characteristic vegetables. The cuisine in Mỹ Khánh tourist village is also very attractive with very rustic dishes made from available ingredients, characteristic of the river region such as roasted rat, grilled fish in bamboo tube, grilled snakehead fish… Visiting Mỹ Khánh tourist village is the first time Cuồng has tasted roasted field rat, the grilled snakehead fish dishes are also very delicious. Tourists can enjoy the dishes in small cozy huts.
In the Mỹ Khánh tourist area, there are many different culinary restaurants such as the floating restaurant Mỹ Khánh, Thủy Tạ restaurant, ancient restaurant, old restaurant, hexagonal restaurant… almost operating from morning until night. After a fun time, tourists can come here to rest and have a meal.
These dining spots specialize in serving flavorful countryside dishes such as: savory pancakes, coconut rice cakes, tiny coconut pancakes, coconut cakes, fermented fish hotpot, duck hotpot with fermented tofu, roasted chicken, field mice, grilled snakehead fish, snakehead fish steamed in lotus leaf, braised fish, various local salads, traditional sour soups… each dish is delicious and appealing, catering to a variety of tastes.
4.7 Fun activities at My Khanh tourist village
Aside from the main activities mentioned above, there are many games in the tourist area that will help you relax even more: typical examples are rowing boats and paddling. What could be more fun than traveling with your group of friends, splitting into teams to race boats or paddle? The male group races boats and paddles, while the female group cheers from the shore.
Then, in the Mỹ Khánh tourist village, there are activities such as fishing, canal paddling, or learning how to grow rice to understand the hardships of farmers. If you live in the city and have never known how muddy and tough the work of a farmer is, visiting the Mỹ Khánh tourist village is a great opportunity for you to experience the life of farmers in rural areas and villages.
With this experience, you will be equipped with traditional Vietnamese clothing called “bà ba” to wade into the canals to catch fish. Typically, for large tourist groups visiting Can Tho, this activity turns into a competition. Within a set time frame, the team that catches the most fish will be declared the winner. The exciting part is that whatever fish you catch, you can cook it into various local dishes right there in the field.
Getting your hands dirty catching fish, planting rice, and getting covered in mud will surely bring lots of laughter with your friends or even some embarrassing photos to tease each other with on birthdays.
4.8 Watching pig and dog races:
This is surely the unique “competition” only found in the Mỹ Khánh tourism village. Pigs and dogs will be assigned lanes to run just like real athletes. Spectators can buy betting tickets to predict which dog or pig will reach the finish line first to receive attractive prizes.
Races with pig and dog athletes are hilarious experiences at the Mỹ Khánh tourism village. With just a 20,000 VND betting ticket, you will immerse yourself in a space filled with cheering and excitement. There will be many different races, each race featuring different athletes. Therefore, you can buy a betting ticket to bet on the athlete you believe in the most for each race. Otherwise, you can stand on the sidelines to cheer for the athletes. Rest assured that after watching a few races, you will have a sore throat from shouting and feel as tired as the athletes. I think this activity will be very interesting and attractive for children and parents when visiting the Mỹ Khánh tourism village, so let your kids join in cheering for the pig and dog athletes!
A tourist visiting the Mỹ Khánh tourism village shared with Cuồng: “The most enjoyable part is living with nature, not having to go far or around many places but still experiencing all the characteristics of this Western river region”.
In addition to these activities and experiences, the Mỹ Khánh tourism village also offers many other entertainment services such as fishing, monkey circus, various games for children, 6D movies, cuisine, accommodation…
Especially, you can also participate in traditional folk games such as tree climbing, pot smashing, sack jumping… It feels like being part of a traditional festival, or engaging in entertainment activities like boat racing, crocodile fishing, pedicab riding, horseback riding around the village. Cuong tried crocodile fishing, feeding the crocodiles, these large reptiles look very fierce but the experience of fishing and feeding them will surely satisfy adventure enthusiasts, those who seek strong sensations! This game is extremely exciting when you try to catch a dangerous animal. The bait costs 5k/bait so you can try fishing once to experience it. In addition, My Khanh tourist village also has many unique festivals such as fruit festivals, pig racing, dog racing, duck catching competitions.
Immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere of traditional folk games of the river region is also one of the attractions that draw visitors from near and far to My Khanh. From catching fish in the ditch, rowing boats to swinging on a rope bridge, water biking… all are very popular games. In addition, at My Khanh tourist area, there are also fun entertainment services such as air gun shooting, tug of war on the bridge, playing with stingrays,… Surely, visiting this place once, tourists will have wonderful relaxing moments after the hustle and bustle of life.
Have you seen it? Cuong said you can’t participate in all the games at My Khanh tourist village in just one day. My Khanh tourist village is not only a fun spot for families with young children but also a paradise for students, young people who love sports. Cuong sees many foreign tourists enthusiastically experiencing traditional Vietnamese games such as sack jumping, blindfolded pot hitting, and fishing.
It can be said that My Khanh tourist village satisfies all the entertainment needs and preferences of tourists, from traditional to modern. If you like rustic activities, there are games like tree climbing, pot smashing, rice planting… If you like thrilling games, there are activities like bumper electric car racing, continuous games. If you like visiting the zoo, you can see fish ponds, monkey circus… If you enjoy modern games, there are 6D movies, water biking…
The variety of games caters to different ages, physical abilities, suitable for individual players, or groups traveling in large tour groups, organized by agencies. Cuong guarantees you will spend a lot on tickets to participate in many games at My Khanh tourist area, but in return, you will have hearty laughs, memorable experiences, unforgettable memories with family and friends.
5. Points to note when visiting My Khanh tourist village
If travelers are moving by river, they should rent a boat for sightseeing from the My Khanh tourist village to ensure the best price and quality.
During the tour, tourists should pay attention to safeguarding their belongings and personal belongings carefully.
If having lunch at the tourist area with a group of 8 people or more, tourists should pre-order the menu with the restaurant.
Travelers should check the prices of services before booking, especially for electric car services, train services, and the game of hitting the canal to catch fish.
Currently, at My Khanh tourist village, there is also an additional service of electric taxi tours around the city.
Comply with purchasing tickets before entering the gate.
At My Khanh, if you want to buy fruits that you can pick yourself, you can contact the packaging service.
6. Tourist attractions near My Khanh tourist village in Can Tho
Located near Cai Rang floating market, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, and Binh Thuy ancient house, tourists should combine visiting My Khanh tourist area with these tourist spots in the same tour.
6.1 Cai Rang Floating Market
This is the famous floating market in the Western region of rivers and water. When traveling to the Western region, if you don’t visit the floating market, it would be a big miss. Here, you can indulge in various Western specialties such as hủ tiếu, different types of noodles, bánh canh, cháo lòng…
6.2 Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery
This is one of the largest Buddhist structures in the Mekong Delta. Visiting Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery is a return to the space of tranquility, where the soul is cleansed of all the dust of the mundane world. Here, you will learn the simplest and deepest life philosophies from the Buddha. Stepping into the monastery feels like entering a different world, where all chaos ceases to exist, and only pure hearts are directed towards the Buddha’s door.
6.3 Binh Thuy Ancient House
With a history of nearly 150 years, the Binh Thuy ancient house is one of the rare ancient architectural works that are quite intact in Can Tho. This house is known as the oldest ancient house in Can Tho. During the construction of the main house, its owner had a thick layer of salt placed about 10cm under the tile floor – this is a folk experience that people in the South often apply in house construction. The purpose of laying salt under the house floor is to both repel insects, keep the house airy, and avoid evil spirits according to feng shui beliefs.
When traveling to Can Tho, don’t forget to visit the My Khanh tourist village! Here, you will participate in many sightseeing activities, cultural experiences, culinary experiences, and entertainment activities. Cuong guarantees that you will have so much fun that you will forget the way back and forget about the busyness of life, truly immersing yourself in the cool, peaceful nature, and the simple yet joyful life of the people in the Western region. You can book a Can Tho tour with travel companies to be guided in exploring the details and full experience of the Western waterways!
