Soc Trang (Can Tho) welcomed us with the vast, endless morning tide. Wave after wave, wind after wind, boats passing by...

During the trip, we witnessed Đại Ngãi's water lapping at the banks, with a few lonely boats drifting back and forth. Cù Lao Dung, covered in lush greenery, lay peacefully in the early morning mist. From the Đại Ngãi ferry, it appeared as a deep green expanse encircled by the not-so-gentle currents of the Hậu River.

Setting foot on Cù Lao Dung, we were amazed by the continuous green orchards and the wide asphalt roads stretching far into the water. Houses were spaced apart by gardens, surrounded by an abundance of fruit trees…

The rivers have embraced and nurtured Soc Trang into a beautiful land. Moving from the outskirts into the city, we were astonished by its rapid development. One of its specialties is bánh pía (A sweet delight known for its flaky, thin crust and creamy, often durian-flavoured filling), and it seemed that every street had a bakery producing this treat.

Soc Trang (Can Tho) is also famous for its ancient temples, deeply rooted in spiritual traditions. These temples leave visitors in awe with their unique and artistic architecture, embodying the cultural identity of Soc Trang.

After passing through the ancient temples and listening to the distant chimes of bells calming our souls, we arrived at a road lined with blooming pink lilys. Stretching about a kilometer, the road was bathed in pink, brightening a corner of Châu Thành District.

At the end of our journey, we stopped at a friend’s house, far from the city centre. Returning to the tranquil countryside of Kế Sách District, we ventured deep into the fields and once again encountered the beloved Hậu River. However, upon reaching Kế Sách, the river began to branch out, becoming smaller as it flowed into the fields-nourishing golden rice stalks bowing in anticipation of the harvest and the orchards bearing fruit in every season.