Mekong ZigZag

Nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre  is a peaceful, palm-lined province famous for coconuts, lush waterways, and its warm, slow-paced rural charm. Often called the “Coconut Paradise of Vietnam,”  this emerald maze of rivers and canals offers an authentic glimpse of delta life — quiet, green, and deeply connected to the water. Whether you’re cruising through shaded canals, scrolling past traditional village, or tasting freshly made coconut candy, Ben Tre gives you the perfect...

MekongZigZag's Personal Recommendation If you want to explore Vietnam in a non-touristic way while still visiting all the important spots, we’re here to help. These are our recommendations on where and how to visit in Vietnam, based on our 20–40 years of living and traveling across the country as locals. The Easiest Ways to Travel North to South: by plane North to Central or Central to South: by train or plane Within each region: by bus or taxi Within each town or city: book a local tour,...

Chau Doc is our favorite Mekong Delta's destination, we recommended to many friends and guests to come here. Chau Doc is part of An Giang Province, sharing a border with Cambodia. The town is known for its scenic Palmyra palm fields interwoven with Rice paddies, traditional Cham villages, and the renowned Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Although it is a bit far away if traveling from Sai Gon (6-7 hrs), or Ben Tre (5-6 hrs), Can Tho (3 hrs), but it might by worthy to visit if you are a nature & local...