Sa Pa and Can Tho have been named 'the world's most attractive autumn destinations'.
Can Tho city and Sa Pa town in Vietnam have just been selected by The Travel, a popular Canadian travel website, as one of the top 10 highly-rated Asian destinations for travelers during the fall holiday season.
Accordingly, Can Tho ranked sixth and Sa Pa ranked seventh on the list.
Located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is a wonderful place to visit in the fall, according to The Travel.
"Visitors can take boat trips along the Mekong Delta at dawn, visiting the unique floating markets. These experiences are sure to be unforgettable," The Travel noted.
Foreign visitors can enjoy a hearty local breakfast before strolling through markets overflowing with fresh produce such as pumpkins, garlic, and vegetables.
Floating markets are one of the unique features of Can Tho. Photo: Wanderlust
When mentioning Can Tho, one cannot help but think of famous landmarks steeped in cultural identity such as Ninh Kieu Wharf and Cai Rang Floating Market. Among them, Cai Rang Floating Market has long been a local tourist attraction. It is the largest market in the Mekong Delta, where trading by waterway has become a way of life for many generations. It was even selected by the British magazine Rough Guide as one of the 10 most impressive markets in the world.
The Travel wrote: “This is a great place to connect with the area’s wonderful culture, as visitors can see people exchanging goods and services throughout the day.”
Meanwhile, the website describes Sa Pa as one of Asia's top must-visit destinations in autumn. Visitors can explore terraced rice fields, hike on scenic trails, and admire the stunning cultural scenery.
Located at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters above sea level, Sa Pa is blessed with many beautiful natural landscapes. Visiting Sa Pa in the autumn is definitely a great choice. The weather in Sa Pa at this time of year is extremely mild and cool, creating a pleasant atmosphere. In fact, visitors can even experience all four seasons in a single day, which is very interesting.
A romantic autumn scene in Sa Pa. Photo: SK Travel
In autumn, the graceful golden rice terraces winding around the majestic hills will leave visitors in awe of their dreamy beauty. If you feel tired from taking the cable car to the summit of Fansipan, often called the "roof of Indochina" at 3,143m above sea level, you can choose to take the train to admire the vast beauty of the mountains and forests. The Valley of Flowers promises to give you a fresh and surprising perspective on Sa Pa.
Other top destinations featured on this list include Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Taiwan's Qingjing Farm, Japan's Korankei Valley, South Korea's Nami Island, Japan's Saiho-Ji Temple, Mongolia's Tereji National Park, Taiwan's Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area, and Kyrgyzstan's Karakol National Park.
