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Municipality of Vietnam
Cần Thơ is the third largest municipality in Vietnam and is in the Mekong Delta region. It is noted for its floating markets, Bánh tráng-making village, and rural canals. Cần Thơ has a population of around 4,199,824 as of 2024.
Cần Thơ city has the following geographical location: To the southwest, it borders Cà Mau province. To the west and north, it borders An Giang province. To the east, it borders Vĩnh Long province. To the northeast, it borders Đồng Tháp province. To the south, it borders the East Sea. Cần Thơ has a complex of rivers and canals such as Hậu, Cần Thơ River, Thốt Nốt, Ô Môn Canals. And Hậu River is considered a benefactor of this region.
Can Tho is known for attractions such as Cai Rang Floating Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, and Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery. Visitors from Ho Chi Minh City can follow National Highway 1A to Can Tho City. The travel distance is about 170 kilometers, taking 3 to 4 hours during the day. Cần Thơ (shared with Hậu Giang) has floating markets, including the Cai Rang floating market, where people sell and buy things on the river, and has bird gardens and the port of Ninh Kiều. The city offers a range of tropical fruits such as pomelo, longan, jackfruit, mango, guava, banana, rambutan, mangosteen, dragon fruit and durian. The Cần Thơ City Museum has exhibits on the city's history. From Phú Quốc island, tourists can use the ferry, passenger bus or taxi to transfer to Cần Thơ. …
The municipality is served by Cần Thơ International Airport which is located 9 km (6 mi) north west of the municipal centre. The airport provides direct routes to other parts of Vietnam such as Hanoi, Da Nang, Hai Phong, Ha Long, Phu Quoc and Con Dao which are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways.
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