O Mon District is located just 20 km from Can Tho City. If one desires to seek a real Mekong Tours experience, this is the destination one should choose. Its orchards, cultural landmarks, and above all hearty welcomes create unforgettable moments for tourists. You can either explore a lively orchard in an exciting Mekong Orchard Tours adventure or use your traveling time to immerse yourself in the district’s rich heritage. The district will make sure every second spent here is a true taste of the Mekong Delta. Do not miss this on the next journey!
Pothi Somron Pagoda
Stand in front of a majestic Khmer pagoda, built in 1735, sitting quietly on the banks of the gently meandering O Mon River. Much more than just a place of worship, Pothi Somron Pagoda invites one into an expedition of history and tradition. Washed by the greenery around, this quiet haven urges one to participate in age-old Buddhist rituals or to be mesmerized by traditional Khmer instrumental music. With its intricate carvings and sacred symbols, the ancient architecture makes it a highlight of any Mekong Tours itinerary.
A step back in time, Linh Son Co Mieu, popularly called Ong Temple, is a Chinese-Teochew temple built by the Hoa people in 1890. Dragon motifs, calligraphy-adorned walls, and ornate roof tiles greet one’s eyes with this pretty historical gem. Not only is the temple attractive, but it has deep historical meaning since it provided a community gathering place during the anti-colonial movement. It is also important to see history buffs touring O Mon on their Mekong Orchard Tours.
The Communal House of Thoi An was built in the 19th century and is a testament to traditional architecture. This place of worship for the village’s guardian spirit is decked with carvings, historical remains, and tranquility that will transport you centuries back. Indeed, a treasure of culture that you must not miss in Mekong Tours.
Ever wonder how fishing traps are made, a staple tool in the Mekong Delta? Thoi Long Fishing Trap-Making Village is your absolute go-to place. Local artisans there will teach you the gentle art of weaving these traps, which catch fish, eels, and crabs during the water season. This hands-on experience forms a highlight of many Mekong Orchard Tours, offering insight into a traditional craft that has supported local livelihoods for generations.
Indulge your sweet tooth in Ba Rich Confectionary Village, where timeless recipes spring to life. Renowned for making Vietnamese sweets, such as sesame candy, sponge cakes, and coconut snacks, the village is a blend of nostalgia mixed with delectable flavors. Observe artisans at work as their hands create these sweets and sample morsels of freshly prepared delights. For foodies, this stop adds flavor to your Mekong Tours experience.
Retreat to Bay Tien Ecotourism Park, which offers a calm retreat amidst a 30,000m² garden filled with tropical fruits like coconuts, guava, and mangoes. This park is an immersive retreat-one may be engaged in boating along the serene waters, fishing, and enjoying freshly prepared local food. It is an ideal place to rest and prepare for your Mekong Orchard Tours.
No visit to O Mon would be complete without stopping at one of its bustling fruit orchards since it is famous for seasonal fruits. The best time for mangoes, durians, and longans is during May and June for a real taste of life in the Mekong Delta. Most of these orchards are run by families and, therefore, offer almost a personal encounter that is enormously instructive too. Fruit tasting from the trees of these lush gardens with Mekong Tours means the freshest taste any tourist can get is highly rated.
Com Tam Thanh Son
Com Tam Thanh Son is a must-try for any classic southern Vietnamese dish. This local iteration of broken rice comes with a variety of toppings like grilled pork, shredded pork skin, fried egg, and a side of pickled vegetables. A flavorful fish sauce dressing brings everything together, and this stop will be unskipped for any foodie on the Mekong Tours.
A steaming bowl of Hu Tieu Hung Ky is the epitome of comfort food. Unique to O Mon, with tender slices of pork, fresh shrimp, and a rich, savory broth, this flavorful noodle soup is sure to be a local favorite, hearty meal perfect after a day exploring orchards on your Mekong Orchard Tours.
Tra Sua
O Mon has quaint local cafes that let you sip refreshing Tra Sua, better known as milk tea, or drink in the robust flavors of Vietnamese coffee. Perfect for a laid-back break, they go down really well with the laid-back ambiance of the district.
Be soaked in the dynamic atmosphere at O Mon night market with its aromatic and sizzling street food. Sample some foods on skewers, crispy spring rolls, and banh mi to munch on something quick and delicious. It’s an experience that will elevate your Mekong Tours to the next level!
The climax of any Mekong Orchard Tours is the tasting of fresh fruits right in Omon’s lush orchards. Depending on the season, enjoy:
These fruits are delicious, but they are a testimony to the fertility of the Mekong Delta and, therefore, should not be excluded from your schedule.
Ba Rich Confectionary Village
8:00 AM – Pick-Up from Can Tho City
Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Can Tho City by a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, your guide will give you an overview of the day and prepare you for an exciting adventure through O Mon.
8:30 AM – Visit Pothi Somron Pagoda
First, visit the serene Pothi Somron Pagoda, a Khmer temple standing since 1735. Leisurely walk around its serenity, appreciate the intricate Khmer architecture, and appreciate how it contributes to the locals in the Buddhist community. Don’t also forget to take stunning pictures of this cultural landmark.
9:30 AM – Discover Linh Son Co Mieu (Ong Temple)
Continue the tour with a visit to the Linh Son Co Mieu, more known as Ong Temple, constructed by the Chinese-Teochew people in 1890. Take a look at its motifs showing dragons, and decorative calligraphies on its walls, and specify the roof designed specifically to give meaning during the Indochina anti-colonial period.
10:30 AM – Hands-On Craft Workshop at Thoi Long Village
The traditional handicrafts of Thoi Long Village help you learn from the local villagers how to prepare fishing traps. You will try weaving one yourself and take a piece home with you as an exclusive souvenir. Interactive, this is your peek into the traditional Mekong Delta way of life.
12:00 PM – Authentic Mekong Lunch
Lunch in a family-owned restaurant near the orchards Enjoy locally prepared lunch dishes, such as Com Tam Thanh Son, or broken rice with grilled pork, fresh fish, and seasonally fresh vegetables. End your meal with Vietnamese coffee or Tra Sua, more commonly known as milk tea, refreshing you for the whole afternoon.
1:30 PM – Explore Fruit Orchards (Miet Vuon)
After lunch, head to the family orchard and drown yourself like O Mon. Dependent on the seasons, one will get treated with either fresh mangoes, rambutan, or durians. Learn about fruits in cultivation, pick fruits right from trees, and taste their sweetness signature experience of any Mekong Orchard Tours.
3:00 PM – Ba Rich Confectionary Village
Visit the famous Ba Rich Confectionary Village, where traditional Vietnamese sweets come to life. Observe how a team of skilled artisans creates such deliciously desirable sweets as sesame candy and sponge cake before tasting some of its just-freshly-made products. Such a sweet ending to your day- just so exciting.
4:30 PM – Return Journey to Can Tho
Later in the day, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Can Tho City. Mekong Orchard Tours are full of colorful experiences, unique tastes, and cultural lessons.
Can Tho city
Best Time to Visit O Mon
Ideally, you should go on your Mekong Orchard Tours during the fruit harvest season of May to October. The orchard is full of fresh, succulent fruits like mangoes, durians, and rambutans that make the tour ideal. Coming in these seasons ensures a colored and flavored trip through the lush gardens of tropical fruits at their best taste.
As for the climate, the dry season, which ranges from December to April, is thereby ideal for sightseeing and other outdoor activities. Even in the rainy season, however, O Mon has its sweet surprise awaiting its visitors, for the greenery is lush and the breezes are cool, making it a pretty place, so just take along a light raincoat with you to protect against sudden showers.
Suggested Itineraries
A combined visit to such cultural highlights as the Pothi Somron Pagoda and Linh Son Co Mieu, and a walk around the local orchards, is what I would recommend on a one-day trip. Such an itinerary allows you to touch something of O Mon’s rich heritage and its agricultural abundance and have at least a taste of it for quick, truly immersive Mekong Tours.
If time permits, dedicate more time to a multi-day stay among the locals. You might want to spend a whole day meandering around orchards owned by a family, practicing traditional crafts, and enjoying the authentic tastes of the Mekong Delta. You will have time for overnight stays to appreciate the serene beauty of O Mon after dark.
Travel Essentials
Here’s a list of a few items you should carry along to make your journey smooth:
It is a source of cultural richness, unparalleled natural beauty, and authentic experiences. From ancient temples to orchards full of fresh fruits, Mekong Orchard Tours and Mekong Tours here avail unforgettable moments. Now add O Mon to the places in the Mekong Delta that you will visit to begin discovering its uniqueness. Your adventure begins!
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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