{"id":3971,"date":"2018-11-20T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T03:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=3971"},"modified":"2018-11-14T16:25:22","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T05:25:22","slug":"mekong-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/mekong-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Our top 10 suggestions when cruising the Mekong Delta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_4012\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4012\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mekong Delta\" width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-770x249.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4012\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4012 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mekong Delta\" width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1-770x249.jpg 770w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mekong_header_221018-1.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mekong Delta<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Mekong Delta is a maze of rivers, lakes and swamps. Supporting 60 million people and flowing through 6 different countries, from floating markets, rice paddies, local towns and busy cities, the mighty Delta is a bucket list destination in South East Asia. The best way to see the Delta is via boat so here are our top 10 sees and dos while cruising the Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cai Be\u2019s floating market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3984\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3984\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2.jpg\" alt=\"Dozens of boats transporting products\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3984\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3984 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Dozens of boats transporting products\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_2.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dozens of boats transporting products<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Cai Be floating market is the largest floating market on the Delta. Local traders rise early and set sail to sell their wholesale goods to smaller traders. Be sure to look out for the long pole attached to each boat, the produce tied to the pole identifies what each trader is selling. The best time to visit the market is bright and early before the heavy crowds set in (and the heat starts to kick in too), we suggest between 6am-7am.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3983\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3983\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mekong Floating Market\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3983\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3983 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Mekong Floating Market\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_1.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mekong Floating Market<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Take an exciting Sampan boat excursion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3985\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3985\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden Sampan Boat Tour\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3985\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3985 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Wooden Sampan Boat Tour\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_3.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wooden Sampan Boat Tour<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sampans are an extremely common and popular type of small boat used along the Mekong Delta, they can range in size and power. Smaller Sampans suit individuals or couples whereas the larger sampans can have two sails and transport a whole crew. Sampan day trips are the perfect way to glide along canals and backwaters, cruise past local villages, lush palm trees and stunning green foliage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3986\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3986\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4.jpg\" alt=\"Sampan on Mekong River\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3986\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3986 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Sampan on Mekong River\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_4.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sampan on Mekong River<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Visit Sa Dec for beautiful flowers and local markets <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3987\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3987\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5.jpg\" alt=\"Sa Dec flower village\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3987\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3987 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Sa Dec flower village\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_5.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sa Dec flower village<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Step back to colonial times in Sa Dec, this small sleepy town is filled with a charming romance. Wander the French influenced streets to the river side markets, these authentic markets offer fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables and daily baked bread. Flower nurseries also line the river and canals in Sa Dec, each offering different assortments of flowers with marigolds and roses being a speciality.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3988\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6.jpg\" alt=\"Busy markets in Sa Dec\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3988 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Busy markets in Sa Dec\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_6.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Busy markets in Sa Dec<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Visit a fishing farm<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3989\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7.jpg\" alt=\"Group of floating houses in fishing village\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3989\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3989 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Group of floating houses in fishing village\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_7.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group of floating houses in fishing village<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Admire the hard-working locals who have mastered the art of fishing with freshwater fish nets and wire baskets surrounding their home. The local farmers and their children tend to the fish with catfish and tilapia being the main catch. Some fishing villages are entirely on water, with locals living in floating houses, these vary in size but tend to be colourful houses on floating platforms strung together with bundles of bamboo.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3990\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3990\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing cages used by fish farmers\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3990\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3990 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Fishing cages used by fish farmers\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_8.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishing cages used by fish farmers<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Take a rickshaw ride around Phnom Penh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3991\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3991\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9.jpg\" alt=\"Local man rides tourist in rickshaw\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3991\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3991 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Local man rides tourist in rickshaw\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_9.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local man rides tourist in rickshaw<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rickshaws (also known as cyclos) are bicycles with a shaded seat in the front for passengers, they are common in Phnom Penh and are a great way to see the city at a slower pace. Get amongst the busy streets while taking in the cultural habits of the local people. The best part is that you can tell your dive to stop whenever a great photo opportunity arises simply say Som, chop tee nee (please stop here).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3992\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3992\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10.jpg\" alt=\"Busy streets on Phnom Penh \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3992\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3992 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Busy streets on Phnom Penh \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_10.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Busy streets on Phnom Penh<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Try the Durian \u2018King of fruit\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3993\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3993\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11.jpg\" alt=\"Selection of Durian ready to sell\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3993\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3993 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Selection of Durian ready to sell\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_11.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selection of Durian ready to sell<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The durian, referred to in South East Asia as the \u2018King of Fruit\u2019 is titled for its thick and large skin, potent odour and thorn covered husk. &nbsp;The Durian has a strange and complex flavour, with a combination of savory, sweet and creamy explosions in the same bite. As we all know a bite is worth a 1000-words so be sure to give the King of Fruit a taste while visiting the Mekong.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3994\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12.jpg\" alt=\"Local man opens the hard exterior to retrieve the edible fruit inside \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3994 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Local man opens the hard exterior to retrieve the edible fruit inside \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_12.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local man opens the hard exterior to retrieve the edible fruit inside<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Huynh Thuy Le Old House<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3973\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3973\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13.jpg\" alt=\"Front entrance to Huynh Thuy House\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3973\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3973 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Front entrance to Huynh Thuy House\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_13.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Front entrance to Huynh Thuy House<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Made famous by French novelist Marguerita Duras who wrote the famous \u2018The Lover\u2019 while living in the house. Visit this architectural wonder in Sa Dec and be taken away by the large ancestral altar as you enter the house and admire the intricate wood carvings and decorations throughout the interior.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3974\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3974\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful carvings of a flower pictured at the house \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3974\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3974 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Beautiful carvings of a flower pictured at the house \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_14.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful carvings of a flower pictured at the house<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Cruise Tonle Sap River on your way to Tonle Sap Lake<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3975\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3975\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset on Tonle Sap Lake\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3975\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3975 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Sunset on Tonle Sap Lake\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_15.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset on Tonle Sap Lake<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spot water buffalo wading through fields, fishermen searching for the perfect catch and locals cruising on the Tonle Sap river on your way to the lake.&nbsp; The Tonle Sap Lake itself in 1997 was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve, home to over 140 different species of fish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3976\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3976\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16.jpg\" alt=\"Local mother with her children on the river \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3976\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3976 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Local mother with her children on the river \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_16.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local mother with her children on the river<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Take photos but remember to enjoy yourself!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3977\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17.jpg\" alt=\"Young tourist rides on a Sampan\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3977 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Young tourist rides on a Sampan\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_17.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Young tourist rides on a Sampan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While we agree it is amazing to have photos to make our family and friends jealous, remember while you are embarking on your Mekong journey to be respectful of the local people.&nbsp; Indeed, they may not want their photo taken but also live in the moment and experience the Mekong in front of the lens rather than behind it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3978\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18.jpg\" alt=\"Two-men fishing on the delta casting a large net\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3978 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Two-men fishing on the delta casting a large net\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_18.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two-men fishing on the delta casting a large net<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>RELAX while cruising the mekong delta<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3979\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3979\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19.jpg\" alt=\"Woman relaxing on the Mekong \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3979\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3979 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Woman relaxing on the Mekong \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_19.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woman relaxing on the Mekong<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After all this on foot exploring it can be incredibly refreshing to return to your boat for a relaxing evening. Enjoy a cocktail or read your book as you drift along the calm waters recharging yourself for whatever tomorrow holds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3980\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3980\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20.jpg\" alt=\"Peaceful afternoon on the river \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3980\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3980 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Peaceful afternoon on the river \" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/730x410_20.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peaceful afternoon on the river<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Mekong Delta on most of tours of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/vietnam\/tours\/\">Vietnam<\/a>. To get there, fly Vietnam Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City, then connect down to the Delta by road.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/special-offers\/\">Special Offers<\/a> and some of our most popular blogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/touring-saigon\/\">Touring saigon &#8211; The perfect 48 hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/hands-of-gods-are-travellers-top-spot-in-vietnam\/\">Hands of Gods are travellers&#8217; top spot in Vietnam!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/historic-sites-in-vietnam\/\">Historic sites in Vietnam &#8211; Our top 7 must-do&#8217;s<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/48-hours-in-hoi-an\/\">48 hours in Hoi An<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mekong Delta is a maze of rivers, lakes and swamps. Supporting 60 million people and flowing through 6 different countries, from floating markets, rice paddies, local towns and busy cities, the mighty Delta is a bucket list destination in South East Asia. 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