Visit NINH Kieu Wharf Can Tho

Can Tho is one of the busiest cities in the Southwest region, with charming river scenery attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. Whenever mentioning Can Tho, it is impossible not to mention the place Ninh Kieu wharf – has long entered Vietnamese poetry, is considered a symbol, a special mark in the process of formation and development of the land. Tay Do. “Can Tho has Ninh Kieu wharf /  Has a beautiful river with many beautiful people”

Ninh Kieu Wharf, now known as Ninh Kieu Park by the people of Tay Do, is a wharf, tourist and cultural landmark formed in the 19th century. Ninh Kieu wharf, where overlooking the Hau Giang river, is abundantly suitable. sa, located in a prime location, at the intersection of the right bank of the Hau River, at the confluence of the Hau and Can Tho rivers, along Hai Ba Trung street, under Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.

Talking about anecdotes forming Ben, Ninh Kieu wharf in the past was a river wharf at the beginning of Can Tho market. In 1876, when the French occupied Can Tho, the river wharf was built with bricks and stones along the shore to prevent waves and became a crowded and busy commercial wharf. The river wharf was named by the French as Quai de Commerce (meaning commercial wharf), and the locals called it with the simple name Hang Duong wharf because there were many poplar trees along the riverbank. In 1957, the Governor of Can Tho at this time, Do Van Chuoc, created a wharf and bonsai park here. After that, Do Van Chuoc submitted to Ngo Dinh Diem (the president of the Republic of Vietnam) to name the park and the esplanade Ninh Kieu after the historical place Ninh Kieu – the place marking his victory over the Ming army. Hero Le Loi and Lam Son insurgent army.

Today, Ninh Kieu Wharf is invested into a tourist park with an area of ​​7,000 m², becoming an attraction for locals and many tourists to visit, stroll, and relax. Sitting in the park, visitors can feel the cool, fresh breeze bringing a sense of refreshment and relaxation.

Standing at Ninh Kieu wharf, visitors can see Can Tho bridge – the cable-stayed bridge with the longest main span in Southeast Asia at the time of completion in 2010. Looking at Xom Chai and Con Au, visitors will see a long stretch of isle.

In the park, there is a bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh, 7.2 m high, placed on a 3.6 m high pedestal, weighing more than 12 tons. The image of President Ho Chi Minh waving warm and friendly greetings has been deeply engraved in the hearts of every Vietnamese.

Ninh Kieu Wharf is a park with many ornamental plants, the road along the riverbank is covered with flat stone carpets, asphalt and cement walkways interspersed with beautiful lawns. In the campus is arranged many ice for guests to sit and admire the scenery along the river. Along the riverbank is a row of poplars hanging down to the river’s surface, the leaves swooping down to mingle with the undulating waves, sometimes swaying with each wind blowing in from the Hau River.

Visitors can visit Ninh Kieu Wharf at any time, because each time is a unique moment of its own. In the morning, Ninh Kieu wharf has an unusually quiet and peaceful look in the midst of the crowded and bustling city. At night, Ninh Kieu Wharf really puts on a new shirt, extremely splendid and magnificent with colorful lights, bustling people.

Coming to Ninh Kieu Wharf, visitors cannot miss the opportunity to once board Ninh Kieu yacht. Every day Ninh Kieu cruise – a long-standing river restaurant in Can Tho, operates from 19:30 pm to 9 pm, bringing guests to enjoy on the river and watch musical performances such as cai luong or special folk music. color, enjoy the specialties of the South. In the midst of vast heaven and earth, surrounded by charming and immense rivers, and in the ear is a smooth echoing voice… these are wonderful and poetic moments of relaxation.

Coming to Ninh Kieu wharf, visitors can not only visit Ninh Kieu park but also visit Can Tho ancient market located on the first day of the wharf. Here, souvenirs and items associated with the southern river region are sold, visitors can freely choose souvenirs to bring back to relatives and friends.

And going to the end of the wharf is a pedestrian bridge that connects Ninh Kieu Wharf with Cai Khe islet or you call it Love Bridge. The bridge was only inaugurated in February 2016 but has quickly become an interesting highlight in the journey to visit Ninh Kieu wharf. The pedestrian bridge is really shimmering with colorful lights at night.

Around Ninh Kieu Wharf, pedestrian streets have also been formed, Ninh Kieu night market food court operates from 4 pm to 12 pm, many restaurants and hotels serve both domestic and international tourists. international.

Every block, there is a long street, selling many different types of goods, crowded, bustling with people eating, drinking and shopping. Come here, you can freely enjoy delicious Can Tho specialties such as: tet cake, orange cake, pig skin cake, coconut leaf cake…

The journey to discover the beauty of Ninh Kieu Wharf at night will surely take you from one surprise to another. It can be said that anyone who has ever been to Can Tho without visiting Ninh Kieu wharf is a regret.

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