With its peaceful and poetic beauty in the modern city of Can Tho, Ninh Kieu wharf is considered a cultural symbol of Tay Do. This place has a strong Southern identity and is associated with the image of boats on the river bustling with buying and selling at the floating market. Surely when you come to this tourist destination, you will understand more about the culture and people of the West as well as have many memorable memories in your journey of discovery. This wharf is located on the right bank of the Hau River, in Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city. It is located between the confluence of Hau River and Can Tho River, so it was once considered a goods trading dock during the French colonial period. Until now, people have not found any official documents recording the history of this location. Just know that according to an anecdote, this place used to be a river wharf at the beginning of Can Tho market. When Nguyen Anh moved into the South and passed the Hau River, he heard the sound of poetry reciting and sweet chants in the flute, thereby naming that river Cam Thi Giang. In 1957, Phong Dinh province governor proposed changing the wharf area's name to Ninh Kieu, associated with the heroic victory of the Lam Son insurgent army. In August 1958, the name Ninh Kieu wharf was officially recognized and imprinted in people's minds to this day. This wharf possesses a charming river scene with typical cultural features of the river region. It is considered a symbol of Can Tho city, associated with the local heroic development history. Up to now, the wharf has been invested into Ninh Kieu park with a total area of up to 7,000m2. This is a famous tourist destination in Can Tho, including a series of famous entertainment and sightseeing spots. The climate in Can Tho is extremely cool and pleasant so you can come here at any time of the year. However, for the most convenient trip, you should choose the dry season, from December to April of the following year. In addition, if you want to explore unique local festivals, you should go to Ninh Kieu wharf in April or December. Bustling festivals such as Thuong Dien and Ha Dien will certainly bring you many interesting experiences. If you come here at different times of the day, you can discover countless new experiences. The first destination on the list is Ninh Kieu night market, which has countless unique goods and is known as a "culinary paradise" with many attractive dishes. The market is open from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, so you can arrange to visit this place after going to other check-in points. If you want to find souvenirs, go to the indoor market. If you want to "recharge" after a long day of exploring, go to the outdoor area with street food stalls such as grilled rice paper, mixed rice paper, dumplings, fried fish balls, pickled fruits, etc. .The restaurant on this cruise will help you fully see the beauty of the Hau River at night. The restaurant is open from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will take you to explore Thuy Ta restaurants and floating markets on the Can Tho River. In addition, you can also enjoy local specialties and immerse yourself in the unique cultural and artistic space with musical performances such as amateur music, reformed opera,... This park has an area of about 7,000 square meters with many artistically trimmed trees and a road along the river with flat stone embankments. There are many stone benches on the campus for visitors to sit and rest, admiring the scenery and feeling the cool breeze. Every evening, locals and tourists often come here to stroll, eat, drink and sit and talk. In addition, the park also has a bronze statue of Ho Chi Minh, 7.2 m high and weighing 12 tons. The statue is a prominent construction of Can Tho city and is also a check-in point not to be missed when traveling to Ninh Kieu wharf. Can Tho Love Bridge, also known as Ninh Kieu pedestrian bridge, is a place that attracts many tourists. With a soft S-shaped curved architecture and two giant lotuses designed in the middle, the bridge is the pride of local people. In particular, above the bridge there is a resting place with a modern LED lighting system, using solar energy. Ong Pagoda is a symbol of the Chinese people in Can Tho with extremely sophisticated architecture. This sacred pagoda welcomes thousands of tourists every year to pray for peace and prosperity. In addition to sightseeing and worshiping, you can also take "million-view" check-in photos here. With charming river beauty and unique experiences, Ninh Kieu Wharf is a place not to be missed on your trip.
Can Tho 116 view From November to April
Ngày cập nhật : 20/11/2024