Cao Lanh Travel Guide
Cao Lanh is a rather drab new town in the thick of the Mekong Delta to the southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Although the town itself doesn't hold much appeal, the surrounding scenery is beautiful and there are many bird sanctuaries.
- Worth It?
- Not really unless you are a die-hard birdwatcher.
- What to Do
- exploring the Mekong Delta, birdwatching.
- Best Time to Go
- the Mekong Delta can be visited year-round, but head here December through February for the driest weather.
- How Long?
- A couple of days to explore the Cao Lanh surroundings.
- Trivia
- Cao Lanh has been capital of Dong Thap Province on and off.
Cao Lanh has the distinction of being the capital city of Dong Thap Province and also that of a new town, although the latter is nothing to shout about as the land was mercilessly cleared. Visitors head here for access to the Mekong Delta as opposed to the likes of My Tho, Can Tho, or Sa Dec.
The main appeal is the easy access to the rivers, streams, canals and swamps of the Delta. Ornithologists will revel at the bird sanctuaries here while the Tram Forest (Rung Tram) is also a major attraction in Cao Lanh.
Travel to Cao Lanh - Getting There
Cao Lanh is a few hours by bus from Ho Chi Minh City via highways 1 and 30. The bus station is right in town. Ho Chi Minh City Airport is the closest airport and receives flights from destinations region-wide.
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