1. Cai Rang Floating Market – Spring Atmosphere on the River
In the days leading up to Tet, Cai Rang Floating Market puts on its most vibrant and lively look of the year. Boats and sampans are bustling, fully loaded with fruits, flowers, and agricultural products for Tet, creating a distinctive spring scene of the Mekong Delta waterways.
This is an ideal spot for ao dai photoshoots, capturing the lively trading activities on the river and truly experiencing the authentic “Mekong Delta Tet.”
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Address: Can Tho River, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City
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Best time to visit: 06:00 – 09:00 AM
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Reference boat rental prices:
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Shared boat: 50,000 – 100,000 VND/person
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Private boat: 300,000 – 500,000 VND/boat (6–10 guests)
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Entrance fee: Free
2. Ninh Kieu Wharf – Can Tho Old Market
The Ninh Kieu Wharf – Can Tho Old Market area is a familiar spring gathering place. The open riverside space combined with classic architecture makes it a “national background” for ao dai photos, family spring portraits, and group photos with friends.
From Western New Year to the days before Lunar New Year, this area is always lively and filled with vibrant spring colors.
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Address: Hai Ba Trung Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
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Entrance fee: Free
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Suggestion: Visit early in the morning or at sunset for the best lighting
3. Binh Thuy Ancient House – A Space Where Time Intertwines
Binh Thuy Ancient House features a calm and elegant beauty with French architecture blended with Southern Vietnamese traditional elements. This space is especially suitable for spring photo sets with a classic, nostalgic, and refined style.
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Address: 144 Bui Huu Nghia Street, Binh Thuy Ward, Can Tho City
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Reference ticket prices:
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Adults: ~30,000 VND/person
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Children: ~15,000 VND/person
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Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:00
4. Ong Pagoda – Spring Colors of Chinese Cultural Heritage
Ong Pagoda is a unique spring photo spot with its vibrant red tones, lanterns, yin-yang tiled roofs, and distinctive incense aroma. The pagoda is both sacred and rich in cultural and artistic value, making it perfect for spring photos with a retro and traditional style.
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Address: 32 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
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Entrance fee: Free
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Note: Dress modestly when visiting and taking photos
