On the Mekong River, lunch is famous for customers looking to enjoy an exotic lunch on board in Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant. Why eat sandwiches on the water when our boat lunch on the Mekong Tour is a much better experience of delectable local cuisine with scenery and cultural immersion? So join us as we break down everything in this magnificent journey.
Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant
Located on the romantic Bến Ninh Kiều of Hai Bà Trưng Street, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kiều District, Can Tho City, Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant is a destination that cannot be missing. You will know you are near if the statue of Ho Chi Minh at the 3-light laneway lookalike roundabout is visible to you; and in a few, voilà, you have reached one of Can Tho’s landmarks!
If you are a local or a globe-trotting traveler the directions to Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant are as follows:
Ninh Kieu Park is 7 km from the city center Pick up at Ninh Kieu ParkBeauthiful pit stop on the way back to Cai be from Long HòaFollow the highway then turn to a small path ride through rice field. Once inside there, you can opt for one of the different options to discover the park by bicycle, electric car, on foot or even by boat.
The restaurant on the river is quite magnificent, ideal with the name of a “Boat Lunch on Mekong Tour". The vessel, a 40-meter-long, 8-meter-wide double-storey boat can accommodate up to 180 people comfortably in cruises. Step on board and be met with views over the mighty Mekong River, creating a tranquil atmosphere as you dine in comfort surrounded by blues and greens.
The boat displays a unique combination of traditional Vietnamese features with Western comforts, creating a warm and cozy ambiance. The rocking of the boat, accompanied by pristine natural landscapes all around the vessel elevates your dining experience to something far more restful and memorable.
A memorable meal awaits visitors at Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant, During the day, the space is tranquil and ideal for slow enjoyment of a meal with stunning views of the river and landscape. On days like this, with the sun playing off the waves and a soft breeze, you can retreat here in the middle of the day without leaving Port Aransas.
Savor your lunch onboard while taking in the scenery and passing by local villages, green fields, and one bustling river market. Few commutes combine sightseeing with an insight into the daily life and culture of the Mekong Delta amidst your meal.
Ánh Dương is committed to exceeding your needs. Fast, friendly service by our professional staff in a pleasant contemporary setting. A remarkable team to assist you at every step of your cruise appears from the time you arrive through your journey down the Mekong River.
Fermented Fish Hotpot
With its unique menu, Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant proudly introduces to you a similarity but different of the Mekong Delta cuisine. For lunch, an assortment of regional favorites made from fresh local products is offered on the menu. Signature dishes include:
Snake Hotpot
The menu also includes a couple of vegetarian options for those with dietary preferences; such as Lẩu chay cua đồng (Vegetarian Crab Soup) and rau xào tàu hủ (Stir-fried Tofu with Vegetables).
Daily fresh ingredients are being used, and selected from local markets to ensure the best quality, and authentic flavors. The dedication to this fresh produce is a core tenet of the philosophy that helps to make Ánh Dương stand out, and be an ultimately better dining experience.
There are several meal options available at Anh Duong that cater to various tastes and budgets. Whether you eat alone or alone, there are alternatives. Variety at the restaurant rests in customization for special dietary needs or preferences, offering every patron a meal catered to his/her tastes.
Onboard entertainment features traditional music and dance shows during dinner, giving diners a taste of the local culture. Guests will also be able to experience cooking demonstrations and discover local culinary techniques and traditions from visiting expert chefs.
A more hands-on cultural experience, guests are invited to take part in local craft-making sessions. Get a deeper understanding of local life and history as you look around the boat with a guided tour of the Mekong.
For lounging and socializing there is a lounge area on the upper deck. Relax around a table with new friends in these spaces that offer breathtaking surroundings along with a view-truly giving you the best of both worlds.
Ánh Dương offers a selection of budget-friendly dining options including:
Making a reservation at Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant is easy and convenient:
This ensures that the booking process is quick and hassle-free, with payment being possible in cash, credit card as well as via digital means.
The Mekong Tour will start in Ninh Kiều Park, an open space full of shady trees. To take a break, there is a great and fresh park with many stone benches to waterproof surrounding the river. Do not forget to take some pics of the amazing 7.2m high and 12 ton heavy bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh. At night time, Ninh Kiều Park is lively and filled with street food stalls selling yummy dishes built on traditional ingredients
Strolling Along the Hậu River
We follow the planned day with a lazy walk next to the Hậu River. Almost magically enticing, this tourist destination has such charmuppity charme. Wake up to the sound of the poetic sunrise in the morning, or watch a blood-red sunset at night. In the evenings, with lighted lights along the river, the whole place takes on an affectionate glow, making it look even more like a romantic setting. Savor some snacks and a glass of lemon tea amongst the vast views of the Hậu River.
Visiting Ninh Kiều ParkThe first stop of your journey to discover MekongTour is a visit to Ninh Kiều Park, a large park with cool trees. And the park is equipped with plenty of stone benches along the river for a relaxing break. Take a photo with the bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh, it is 7.2 meters high and weighs 12 tons. At night, Ninh Kiều Park comes alive as street food vendors offer their delicious local specialties.
Can Tho Love Bridge
in the evening we will take a walk along the Hậu River. This beautiful place makes everyone who visits be charmed with it. Unwind and sit back to witness the poetic sunrise in the morning or enjoy a fiery red sunset in the evening. By night the river is a sparkling avenue of light – hiking along it at night can be quite romantic. Private Enjoying snacks and drink a cup of lemon tea Take a rest in the beautiful views along the Riverbanks Hau.
In short, Ánh Dương Floating Restaurant is a dinner experience you are unlikely to forget cruise on the Melong. With delicious food, entertainment, and great views in one place, it’s such a must-visit site. Boat Lunch on the Mekong Tour – A not to be missed opportunity in my view. This is an experience that you will not forget very easily, whether you are from Can Tho or here for a trip. Don’t forget to regularly follow our Fanpage for more interesting information about traveling Mekong to and to book Mekong Tours at the best prices.
The Mekong River, the ‘Mother of Waters’, is the heart and soul of mainland South-East Asia. Millions of people depend on its waters. It’s a way of life, a home for the spirits, the defining element in the everlasting battle for survival, and the foundation and boundaries of cultures and kingdoms across eons. The river speaks of the past and the future, of the eternally recurring cycles of nature, of the people living upstream and downstream, of survival, beauty and danger.
Foreigners can’t appreciate the role of the river in the lives of those who live in the Mekong basin. It influences every aspect of their daily existence, shaping not only the land, but also the people themselves.
The Mekong Basin extends over 795,000km2. More than 70 million people, 55 million of which inhabit the watershed area lying within Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam, depend on the river and its tributaries for food, water and transport. At 4,350km, the Mekong is the longest river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world.
The river runs from its source deep in China’s Tsinghai Province through the eastern part of Tibet. From Yunnan province, it becomes the border between Myanmar and Laos, and between Laos and Thailand. From there it surges across Cambodia to Phnom Penh, where the Bassac River branches off. The two rivers continue to divide into nine outlets, the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, and finally discharge into the East Sea. The river is navigable from the delta to Southern Laos, where massive waterfalls near the Cambodian border prevent boats from travelling further.
About nine-tenths of the people in the Lower Mekong Basin are engaged in agriculture, mostly rice production on a massive scale, for which irrigation from the Mekong River is essential. A substantial proportion is exported, thus providing the staple diet of a far greater number than just those living in the area.
The Mekong River is also very rich in fish, the single most important source of animal protein in the diet of people living in the Lower Mekong Basin.
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel in Can Tho, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Cai Be
What is included: Transfer, tour guide, hotel breakfast, lunch, entrance fee(s), boat trip in Can Tho
| Hotels in Can Tho | ||
| Star | Hotel | Room Type |
| 3-Star hotel in Can Tho | Hau Giang Hotel | Superior |
| 4-Star hotel in Can Tho | Muong Thanh Hotel | Superior |
| 5-Star hotel in Can Tho | Victoria Hotel | Superior |
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