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Contents
Message from the Rector/ President
Vietnam and The Mekong Delta
Information about Vietnam
Information about the Mekong Delta
Can Tho University
Information about Can Tho University
Contact persons at Can Tho University
Tropical Semester Program
Vietnamese language course
Visa & passport
Can Tho City
Information about Can Tho City
Accommodation in Can Tho
Airport
Airline Companies
Approximate living cost
Banking
Book stores
Currency
Climate/ Weather
Dressing
Electricity
Embassy or Consulate General
Emergency
Entertainment
Going out
Health and Hospitals
Interesting Places for Sight-Seeing
Post Office
Resident Registration
Restaurants
Shopping
Telephone
Transportation and Taxi
Tourist Companies
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CAN THO UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL STAFF & STUDENTS ORIENTATION BOOKLET
Rector’s Welcome to Can Tho University
To all International Students, Volunteers, and Guests
Welcome to Can Tho University!
We are really pleased that you have chosen to join our University.
This booklet is designed to give you the basic support and reference point that you need, so if
you are not sure about what to do in any situation, check this booklet first.
If you are still not sure, talk to our International Relations Department (Dr. Nguyen Van Be,
Director, email: nvbe@ctu.edu.vn, mobile: 0918-181-940, and Mr. Pham Xuan Binh, Deputy
Director, email: pxbinh@ctu.edu.vn, mobile 0913-648-568). They will provide the answers
you need.
Please make sure you take time to read this booklet. It is the basis for you to have a
successful time at our University and Can Tho City.
Remember that the other part of being successful is to be focused on your work. We have
relatively sufficient facilities, lectures, liaison officers and tutors here to help you but the
most effort must come from you.
Enjoy your stay with us and have a great time in Can Tho.
A/Prof. Ha Thanh Toan, PhD
(Signature)
Rector
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PART I: VIETNAM AND THE MEKONG DELTA
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Cong Hoa Xa Hoi Chu Nghia Viet Nam
Vietnam’s map
Flag: red with a large yellow
five-pointed star in the center
Facts and Figures
Location: Southeast Asia
Bordered By: Cambodia, Laos, China, Eastern Sea
Total Area: 127,210 sq miles (329,560 sq km)
Coastline 2,139 miles (3,444km)
Population: (as of November 2011): 89 million
Five Largest Cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho
Ethnic Groups: Kinh (Viet), Tay, Thai, Muong, Khomer, Hoa, Nung, Hmong, others
Religions: Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, Hoa Hao, Cao Dai …
Natural Resources: phosphates, coal, manganese, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas
deposits, forests, hydropower
Languages: Vietnamese (official); English is the most popular foreign language in Vietnam.
Capital City: Hanoi (in the North)
Form of Government: Communist state
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Legislature: unicameral National Assembly (Quoc Hoi)
Judiciary: Supreme People's Court
Administrative Divisions 59 provinces and 5 municipalities
Currency: Dong (VND)
GDP per capita: 1,224 USD (a lower middle income country)
Industries: food processing, garments, shoes, machine-building, mining, coal, steel, cement,
chemical fertilizer, glass, tires, oil, paper
Agricultural Products: paddy rice, coffee, rubber, cotton, tea, pepper, soybeans, cashews,
sugar cane, peanuts, bananas; poultry, fish, seafood
Export Commodities: crude oil, marine products, rice, coffee, rubber, tea, garments, shoes
Import Commodities: machinery and equipment, petroleum products, fertilizer, steel
products, raw cotton, grain, cement, motorcycles
Independence Achieved: September 2, 1945 from France
National Holiday: Independence Day, September 2
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THE MEKONG DELTA REGION (SOUTHWEST OF VIETNAM)
Map of the Mekong Delta
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Rice land & production to 2030 (MARD proposal, 2009)
Target: National food security + rice export
VIỆT NAM
2007
2010
2015
2020
2030
31.10
32.10
35.20
37.30
38.63
38.35
39.62
41.30
42.16
5.22
5.32
5.62
5.90
6.20
Area sown, 106 ha
7.400
7.209
7.050
7.000
Land requirement, 106 ha
4.106
4.050
3.850
53.3
53.1
20.61
Domestic need,
106 tonnes
Production, 106 tonnes
Land requirement, 106 ha
Pop.
Area
106 pers. 106 ha
Main soils
86.93
33.1
N. Mids & Mounts
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11.17
10.1
6.800
Red River Delta
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19.77
1.5
Degraded alluvial
3.700
3.600
N. Central Coast
5.1
Degraded sand
14
18.94
52.2
51.8
52.6
S. Central Coast
3.3
Sandy silt
20.37
20.69
21.39
22.20
5.34
5.40
5.64
5.91
6.20
3.859
3.772
3.668
3.620
3.580
1.886
1.876
1.805
1.755
1.740
Yield, tonnes/ha
Area sown,
Prov.
63
Mekong Delta (% of VN prod.)
106 ha
Zone
VIỆT NAM
Yield, tonnes/ha
Production, 106 tonnes
Mekong Delta & VN agri-ecological zones
W. Highlands
5
5.21
5.5
Red basalt
South-East Zone
6
14.57
3.5
Degraded grey
13
17.27
40
Fertile alluvial
19.9
12.1
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta =
% Việt Nam
GDP structure
Mekong Delta vs. Viet Nam
(General Statistic Office & Can Tho Statistic Office)
GDP structure, %
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
Agriculture – Fishery – Forestry
…
38.7
60.8
27.2
52.8
24.5
47.3
21.8
45.5
20.3
Industry – Construction
…
22.7
14.5
28.7
18.0
36.7
20.0
40.1
22.9
41.1
Services – Trade
…
38.6
24.7
44.1
29.2
38.8
32.7
38.1
31.6
38.6
Growth,%
GDP
Agriculture
Industry – Construction
Services – Trade
Mekong Delta
2001-05
2006-10
Viet Nam
2001-05
2006-10
7.7
7.5
7.5
6.9
5.0
4.5
3.8
3.4
12.0
10.0
10.3
7.8
8.4
8.9
7.0
7.7
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Degraded grey
(2010)
> 50 paddy,
60 fish, 70 fruits,
> 90 rice export
Mekong Delta vs. Viet Nam in 2010
Criteria
Unit
Mekong Delta
Việt Nam
MD as %VN
Area
Km2
40,608
331,051
12.27
%
84.45
77.84
>
103
17,300
86,900
19.91
%
22.8
30.0
<
1012 VND
317.5
1,980.9
16.03
106 VND
18.4
22.8
80.70
Labor yield, current price
106 VND
31.4
41.5
75.66
Industry GO, 1994 price
109 VND
81,094
780,245
10.39
Industry GO/capita
106 VND
4.69
8.98
52.23
Export
106 US$
6,400
71,600
8.94
Budgeting
109 VND
31,700
462,500
6.85
Agricultural land
Population
Urbanisation rate (2009)
GDP, current price
GDP/capita
GDP structure
PCI 2010
Services
%
31.6
38.6
<
Industry
%
22.9
41.1
<<
Agriculture
%
45.5
20.3
>>
Score Rank
Đồng Tháp 67.22
3
Trà Vinh
65.80
4
Hậu Giang 63.91
8
Vĩnh Long 63.40
9
Bến Tre
63.11
10
Long An
62.74
12
An Giang
61.94
14
Sóc Trăng
61.49
17
Tiền Giang 59.63
24
Kiên Giang 58.94
27
Bạc Liêu
58.20
30
Cà Mau
53.57
51
Cần Thơ
62.46
13
Đà Nẵng
69.77
1
TP HCM
59.67
23
Hà Nội
55.73
43
Hải Phòng 54.64
48
Đắk Nông
63
48.91
Provincial Competitive Index 2010
- Excellent - Good - Fair - Avg - Bad
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THE MEKONG DELTA REGION
1. Overview of Mekong Delta
Located on the lower basin of the Mekong River, the Mekong Delta (MD) has the population
of around 18 million with 13 provinces and cities. It is surrounded by 700km of coastline.
The biggest difference to most visitors to this Delta is its weather and soil.The average
temperature of 280C with relatively strong sunshine makes a great influence on the
characteristics of soil and plants in the region. The MD is considered as a rice-bowl of
Vietnam and also the King of fruit and aquatic products. Originating in the Tibetan
Plateau,Tien River and Hau River pouring in the delta are the two branches of the Mekong
River. Being the lower basin of the Mekong River, the rivers in this Delta contain a bulk of
water by nature that facilitates more than 1,200 different species of aquatic creatures with
more than 60 species with high economic value.Annually these rivers carry about 150 to 200
million tons of alluvium which makes the Delta more and more fertilizable.The MD has a
labyrinthine water way system with over 28,000km of river way, thousands of kilometers of
canals and hundreds of green islets and nine estuaries towards the sea in which is suitable for
several river tours.
With the names of Nga Bay, Phung Hiep-Hau Giang; Cai Rang, Ba Lang,Vam Xang, Phong
Dien-Can Tho; Cai Be-Tien Giang...., the flooating markets have been existing for nearly one
hundred years as “the soul” of the region. It is the sublimation of the Southern waterway
civilization.
A lively space is created by boats with full of countryside products gathering at one place.
Thousands of long bamboo poles are put on the head of the boats with a lot of suspending
products, inviting the visitors. Both of sellers and buyers move by boat in the immense river,
creating a picture of the typical vivid life in the floating MD markets.
Floating Market
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In flooding season, the MD looks more primitive and wilder. Flood annually starts to
overflow in July and August. The climax of flood is in Septenber and October when water
level highly rises up.This season is also the season of immense fields being covered by the
yellow of dien dien flowers and the bearing time of Linh fish (a kind of fresh water fish).
Back to the countryside,where is home to over 2,000 rice varieties, rice of Go Cong and Vinh
Long that have represented all the country, pave “the west journey” at the soonest. Three
ranges of islets An-Minh-Bao’s Ben Tre are famous for fruit-tree engrafting, especially the
two locations: Cai Mon and Cho Lach. And there locations are also the homeland of animal
bonsais (following the animal designations of lunar calendar) that shows differences in the
highly aesthetic creativity of the countryside people of the Delta from the bonsai-bending
styles of Chinese people as well as people from the Central and the North of Vietnam.
Reaching Dong Thap Muoi (plain of Reeds),visitors can discover a 700,000 hectare of wilds
flooded region reaching Ca Mau- the tip of the South Vietnam to penetrate through the
ecological area of mangrove forests, endless indigo forests, which is called the Amazon of the
MD. Indeed, the MD, which is known as “dat lanh chim dau”(good land for birds),especially
migrating birds, is one of seven large reproducing regions of herons, striped storks, white
storks, Western red-crowned cranes. Tram Chim Sanctuary has 92 species; U Minh forest has
81 species and tens of other birth yards in Can Tho, Bac Lieu….also gather in this region.
Ba Dong sea (Tra Vinh), Khai Long (Ca Mau),… have gigantic natural beauty full of sunlight
all the year. Ha Tien sea and Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang) are the Creator’s special offer on
a plenty of aquatic and nautical creatures to the Delta.
Vong Co or Cai Luong (special types of Vietnamese traditional opera music)-an artistic type
of typical uniqueness only available in the Southern area and “Da Co Hoai Lang” (missing
her husband late at night when listening to the sound of drum) has made one deep in its lofty
humanity for over 80 years.
The MD is also a place where converges, exchanges the culture of four peoples: Vietnam,
Khmer, China, and Champa people. It closely follows Oc Eo Culture, Phu Nam hallmark
being anciently famous thereby attract exploring journey of culture, manners and customs
and beliefs of the local people. The local residents do not put themselves into a range of
bamboo, and communal houses but live in an “open” space, mainly distributed along the
special traffic routes nearby the rivers.
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Beside Vietnamese ancient communal houses are temples and pagodas of Chinese people.
Islam Chapel with high dome of Cham people has meditated by Chau Giang River. Khomer
pagodas of Hinayana are colorful, and the image of the spiritual snake Naga is cleverly
carved. Con Phung Islet (Ben Tre Province) is a “Mecca” of Coconut Faith with dragon yard
and tower; Tay An Ancient Pagoda in the Seven Mountains (An Giang Province) is the place
where people worship the persons who set up Buu Son Ky Huong,… Among hundreds of
antique houses by the MD River, a 130-year-old house in Binh Thuy District (Can Tho) with
five compartments and two roots is one of the ten reasons that attract tourists to the MD. It is
also a place entering the world literature and movies.
The MD is the land of festivals. Thanh Minh festival (falls on 5th March, lunar calendar)
brings both Chinese anf Vietnamese people to do cleaning and decorating their ancestral
graves. Cham people have Hat Gi and Ramadan festivals; Khomer people perform their fivesound music in Cholchman Thmay, Dolta, Ok-Om-Bok, as well as Lady Worship season on
Sam Mountain, Buffalo Race in Bay Nui (An Giang), and Whale welcoming Festival by the
sea,…
Bull race in An Giang province
Beside festivals, the cultural and artistic characteristics of our ancestors, one-product-making
villages have been maintained for hundreds of years such as An Giang with brocade weaving
of Cham and Khmer people and floating villages; Phu Quoc Island with the best anchovy fish
sauce and peper; Soc Trang with mat weaving; Go Den-Long An with sticky rice spirits; Tra
Vinh with Luong Hoa rice papers; Hau Giang with Nga Bay boat-making village (7-river
mouths); Can Tho with Thom Rom net-knitting village and Thoi Long tiny shrimp trap,…
Local cuisine is a must in your trip. The typical dishes here are the famous Lau Mam
(Fermented Fish Sauce Hot Pot served with over twenty different kinds of countryside
vegetables). Some other delicious dishes are pancake, pork cooked in coconut juice, sour
soup with snakehead fish, straw-grilled snakehead fish, grilled snake, cooked salted fish,
roasted rice-eating rat, eels steamed with gourd, banana fish in clay-pot, dua goby cooked
with fish sauce and pepper, My Tho noodle, Bac Lieu grilled-in-stick shrimps, Phu Quoc
boletus, Tunglomo (Chinese beef sausage mixes with cold rice), Hapaychal cake of Cham
people, Sim loa Soup (banana flower soup cooked with fried salted fish), Bun nuoc leo (rice
noodle soup with snakehead fish, shrimp, pork, lemon grass broth) etc,... All create the “color
and fragrance” to make the Delta more charming, pervasive and unforgettable to tourists.
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2. Some popular beauty spots in the Mekong Delta
Ba Chua Xu Temple (An Giang)
The temple was built 1820-1825, and has been restored
for many times. The temple was newly built with large
scale as current status in 1972. Annually, Her Worship
Season that is the national-level festival from the 20th to
27th April, lunar month, attracts over a millions of
visitors there for woshipping and travelling. On
25/05/2008 the relic was honorably received the
certificate and memorial cup of Vietnamese records for
the title “The largest temple in Vietnam” and “The
largest and the most ancient female statue by sandstone
in Vietnam” conferred by the Center of Vietnamese
Records.
Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary (Bac Lieu)
Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary is located in Hiep Thanh
Commune, only 5 km away from the center of Bac
Lieu City. With an area of 130 hectares, this place is
the home to over 46 bird species in which one type
of the birds is recorded in Red Book such as Giang
Sen, Small Coc De and other kinds of rare and
precious animals. The bird sanctuary is currently
one of the most attractive ecological tourist spots in
the Province.
Tel: +84.781.3835991
Village of Manufacturing Handicraft’s Coconut (Ben Tre)
Ben Tre people use all parts of coconut such as trunk, branch, husk, shell, husk chips…to
create extraordinary items. This handicraft business has become typical in Ben Tre, mainly in
Con Phung Islet (Chau Thanh District) and Hung Phong (Giong Trom District).
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Cape of Ca Mau
This southern peak of Viet Nam is part of
Ngoc Hien District, about 118 km by
riverway from Ca Mau City. Ca mau cape is
the spiritual landmark that is very far in
distance but very close in the Vietnamese
people’s hearts. Ca Mau Cape directs
western, belonging to Mui Hamlet.
Dat Mui Commune, Ngoc Hien District: Its
eastern site borders with the Gulf of
Thailand. The cape has lured a great number
of domestic travelers on pilgrimagesightseeing tours, each of which is seen as
“the return to the ancestral land”.
Tram Chim National Park (Dong Thap)
The park has the natural area of over 7,588 hectares,
comprising 5 communes and districts of Tam Nong,
some 45 kilometers from northwest of Cao Lanh City.
In 1979, Dong Thap government decided to choose
Tram Chim for restoring the ancient landscapes of
Dong Thap Muoi. Since then, cajuput forests were
replanted, the flora and fauna were restored with 130
species, 185 aquatic species, 55 fish species, 198 birth
species and 13 precious birth species in the world.
Particularly, red-head cranes flying on floating clouds
sailing in the sky. The cranes play an important role
and are considered as the symbol of artistic types
characterized by the symbol of immortality, loyalty and
respect.
Tel: +84.67.3827436
Red crowned cranes in Dong Thap province
Tay Do Ecotourism Area (Hau Giang)
Lying on the Provincial Road 61 towards Vi Thanh City, this area belongs to Phung Hiep
District. Covering 20 hectares, Tay Do Ecotourism is a large countryside tourist spot with
many of bonsais-flowers, luxuriant orchards, cool fresh-aired lakes and various entertainment
services such as boating, fishing, walking, ca nhac tai tu (local amateur folk singing),
watching wild animals and birds, visiting monkey island, etc. There are also well-equipped
and home model after Nha Rong.
Tel: +84.711.3849727-3849229
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Mui Nai (Stag beach) (Kien Giang)
The beach is named Mui Nai because it looks like the young stag drinking water form the
distance. Mui Nai is 8 km northwest from the center of Ha Tien town. Getting there, tourists
will really stay in the nature because this beach still remains very uncultivated. The scenery
of Mui Nai becomes most romantic at sunset with a good mix of sounds from the waves, the
wind, the trees, and the cry of gulls. Mui Nai is also a place for tourists to enjoy special
seafood.
Dong Thap Muoi Eco-tourism Zone ( Long An)
This is a typical eco-tourism area of the sunken low-living Southern region which is around
50km from Tan An City. It belongs to Moc Hoa, Vinh Hung, Thanh Hoa and Tan Thanh
Districts. One will get very excited with endless cajuput forests, immense lotus ponds and a
variety of rare and precious animals.
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Doi Pagoda (Bat Pagoda) (Soc Trang)
It is located in Ward 3, Soc Trang City. Going 1km from Le Hong Phong Street towards My
Xuyen District, turning right into Van Ngoc Chinh Street for around 300m, one will reach
Doi Pagoda. The ancient pagoda of Khomer people is originally names Mahatup or Ma Toc
in Vietnamese. It is the home of a great number of bats and crows which fly for foods at
daytime and come back at night. One can get an interesting glimpse of some bats hanging
upside down from tree branches during day time. In the back of the pagoda there are graves
of five-claw pigs. On each grave, there is a gravestone showing the name, age, picture, date
of birth and death, and the name of the owner.
Tan Thanh Sea (Tien Giang)
The spot is a part of Tan Thanh
Commune, Do Cong Dong District,
50km from My Tho City to the east,
located along the National Highway
No.50. This place has a long sandy
beach which is under investment for a
tourism area with many services such as
sunbathing, water-based spots,…
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Ba Dong Beach (Tra Vinh)
The beach extends tens of kilometers with white sand,
and blue clear water. It is a part of Truong Long Hoa
Commune, Duyen Hai District, around 55km from
Tra Vinh City to the southeast. Recently, tourist
enterprises and local people have invested in the
tourism area here, creating a lot of services and
facilities such as bathing, restaurants, hotels,
entertainment, souvenirs,…
An Binh Islet (Vinh Long)
This islet floats in the middle of Tien River, which fronts Vinh Long town. It is home for
many tourism spots. Covering approximately 62km2, An Binh Islet includes 4 communes: An
Binh, Binh Hoa Phuoc, Hoa Ninh and Dong Phu. This Islet is all year-round freshwater
source which is an advantage for planting fruit trees like rambutan, mango, longan, durian,
sapodilla, etc… The islet is seen a nice destination for touring with family or friends.
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PART II: CAN THO UNIVERSITY
Information about Can Tho University (CTU)
1. Brief information about CTU
- Established in 1966 with only four faculties
- Restructured in 1994 and 1995 increasing the scope of education with the founding of
larger schools and colleges
- Nationally selected to be one of the 16 “key” universities in Vietnam (out of 420
higher education institutions across the nation as of November 2011).
- The largest and only multi-disciplinary university in the Mekong Delta region till
2000, serving the needs of almost 18 million inhabitants
- It has 13 schools/ colleges; 3 research institutes, 4 centers; around 40,000 students
(both on and off-campus) with 2,0000 staff members
- CTU has 4 campuses:
a/ Campus 1: located on 30/4 Street, Ninh Kieu Dist (CTU Guest House located here)
b/ Campus 2: located on 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu Dist (the main campus)
c/ Campus 3: located on Ly Tu Trong Street
d/ Hoa An Campus (Hau Giang Province): 40km from Can Tho City
2. CTU’s map (Campus 2)
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3. International contact persons at CTU
In case of emergency (theft, robbery, traffic accident,…), please contact Department of
International Relations: Dr. Nguyen Van Be, Mobile: 0918-181-940; Mr. Pham Xuan Binh,
Mobile: 0913-648-568 or the person-in-charge at your school/ college/ center/ institute/
department for assistance.
4. CTU Guest House
Located in Campus 1, 30/4 Street, CTU provides a relatively comfortable accommodation for
selected foreign visitors. Please contact the persons-in-charge at your institution for further
information.
5. Tropical Semester Program
Tropical Semester is a tailored-made program specifically designed for international students
who are keen on study and research of the environment, agriculture, soil, aquaculture,
economics, education, culture, language, and livelihoods, etc. of a tropical country like
Vietnam (especially the South). English is the main language of instruction. Some courses
are also available in French. Students are free to select any modules/ courses that they prefer.
The program is available all year round and accredited.
Tropical Semester creates and enhances mutual cooperation and relationship between CTU
and universities that are located in non-tropical regions, or in regions where the
environmental conditions differ from those in the Mekong Delta Region.
Tropical Semester introduces its learners to different ecological and cultural regions in the
Mekong Delta and throughout Vietnam and provides them with information on diverse
tropical regions outside of Vietnam.
Tropical Semester is an excellent program for undergraduate and graduate students who are
interested in exploring and understanding a new country like Vietnam. The credits offered are
also transferable to their home universities. Over the past five years, CTU has received more
than 200 students from the US, Japan, Finland, Australia, etc,… to undertake the program.
For any further inquiries or information, please contact International Relations Department
(Ms. Thu Huong, email: nthuhuong@ctu.edu.vn).
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6. Vietnamese language course
At CTU, we offer Vietnamese language for foreigners (various levels). Similar to the
Tropical Semester Program, this is a tailored-made course specifically designed for
international learners. Please contact International Relations Department (Ms. Thu Huong,
email: nthuhuong@ctu.edu.vn) for further information.
Some simple conversations for daily survival
- Sorry (Xin lỗi)
- Thank you (Cám ơn)
- How are you? (Bạn có khỏe không?)
- I am fine (Tôi khỏe)
- What’s your name? (Tên của bạn là gì?)
- My name is …… (Tên của tôi là….)
- I live in Campus 1, Can Tho University (Tôi sống ở khu 1, Trường Đại học Cần Thơ)
- How much is it? (Giá bao nhiêu?)
- An orange juice/ a beer, please (Làm ơn cho một nước cam vắt/ một chai beer)
- One (một); two (hai); three (ba); four (bốn); five (năm); six (sáu); seven (bảy); eight (tám);
nine (chín); ten (mười)
- Excuse me, where‘s the toilet? (Xin lỗi, nhà vệ sinh/ toilet ở đâu?)
- I would like to go to the ….. hotel, airport, restaurant, Can Tho University- Campus 2 (Tôi
muốn đi đến khách sạn, sân bay, nhà hàng/ quán ăn, trường đại học Cần Thơ, khu 2)
- Please drop me down here (Xin cho tôi xuống ở đây)
- Stop here (Dừng lại ở đây)
- Please call me a taxi (Làm ơn gọi dùm tôi một xe taxi)
7. Visa & passport
Please make sure that you have obtained a valid visa and passport. CTU can assist you to
apply for your entry visa to Vietnam but you need to submit all related documents (such as
bio-data, tentative schedule, work plan) to your school/college/ institute/center/department at
CTU at least 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Also, please be aware of your visa expiry
date and proceed with visa extension at least 3 weeks before. Please contact your
international contact person at the academic division where you study or work for assistance
as soon as possible.
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PART III: CAN THO CITY
Information about Can Tho City
Area: 1,401 km2
Population: 1,189,555 (as of 2009)
Administrative units: 9 districts: Ninh Kieu, Cai Rang, Binh Thuy, O Mon, Thot Not, Phong
Dien, Co Do, Vinh Thanh and Thoi Lai.
Can Tho City is located in the center of the MD region where the Hau River flows through. It
is known as Tay Do (the capital of the Western Region). The city is famous with Ninh Kieu
Quay, Binh Thuy Temple, Orchid Garden, Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary,… The main roads
running through the city are the national routes 1A, 80, 91.
Can Tho is a large cultural and economic hub of the MD region with unique cultural
characteristics of paddy rices in the Southern region. It has particular advantages to develop
tourism because of not only its relatively completed infrastructure but also its various cultural
potentials. Can Tho is striving to become a modern city and a real center of the MD region,
promising to be one of the most attractive eco-tourism destinations of the country.
How to get to Can Tho?
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By roadway: from HCM City – 178km along the National Highway 1 A through the
provinces of Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Can Tho (Can Tho Bridge- the
longest cable –stayed bridge in Southeast Asia).
By waterway: Can Tho – Xa No – Cai Tu Route is the important water network
connecting Can Tho. HCM, Hau Giang, Ca Mau and other provinces. High-speed
boats are also available form HCMC to Can Tho and vice-versa.
By airway: Tra Noc Airport, the largest airport in the MD, was built in 1960 with the
name “Air Force Base of Binh Thuy”. It was closed down temporarily in 1978. After a
couple of years of renovation, Tra Noc Airport officially reopened in 2009, serving for
domestic and international flights.
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Accommodation in Can Tho
a. CTU Guest House: Located in Campus 1, 30/4 Street, CTU provides a relatively
comfortable accommodation for selected foreign visitors. Please contact the personsin-charge at your institution for further information.
b. Home stay in Can Tho City: 300,000-400,000VND/day (as of 15-20USD/day):
breakfast, lunch, and dinner included (for international students taking the Tropical
Semester program only).
c. Various types of hotels/ mini-hotels in Can Tho City, ranging from luxurious to
economical (1- 4 stars hotel): 600,000-2,100,000VND/day (as of 30-100USD/night)
(1 USD # 21,000 VND as of Jan 2012)
Victoria Can Tho Resort ****
Room:92/beds:125
Add: Bai Cat Area, Cai Khe Islet, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel: 84.710 3810111
Website:www.victoriahotels-asia.com
CanTho Golf Hotel ****
Room:101/beds:202
Add: 02 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.710 3812210
Website:www.golfhotel.vnn.vn
Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel ****
Rooms:108/Beds: 173
Add:03 Hoa Binh St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.7106252377
Website:www.ninhkieuhotel.com
Ninh Kieu Hotel**
Rooms:40/Beds:86
Add: 02 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel: 84.7103 824583
Khách sạn Quốc tế (International Hotel) ***
Rooms:42/beds: 85
Add:12-14 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.7103822079
Sai Gon Can Tho ***
Rooms:46/Beds: 95
Add: 55 Phan Dinh Phung St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel:84.710 3822318-3823288
Website:www.saigoncantho.com.vn
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Kim Tho ***
Rooms:52/Beds:80
Add:1A Ngo Gia Tu St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.7102 222228
Website:www.kimtho.com
Tay Do ***
Rooms:46/beds/93
Add:61 Chau van Liem St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.710 3821009
Cuu Long Hotel ***
Rooms:93/beds: 195
Add:52 Quang Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.710 3820300
Ninh Kieu A3 Hotel ***
Rooms 57/beds: 110
Add:52 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.710 38221171
Minh Nguyet Hotel**
Rooms:46/Beds: 91
Add: 110D Cach Mang Thang Tam St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.7103821580
Xuan Khanh Hotel**
Rooms: 36/Beds: 74
Add: 209, 30/4 St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel:84.7103 821042
A Chau Hotel**
Rooms: 22/Beds: 37
Add: 91 Chau Van Liem St, Ninh Kieu Dist.
Tel: 84.7103 812800
Phuong Dong Hotel ***
Add: 62, 30/4 St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel: 84.07103 812199-812299
http://contact@phuongdong-hotel.com
Mua Xuan Hotel
Add: 22, Residence Area No 9, 30/4 St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel:0710. 3839723 - 840232
http://springhotel.vn/trang-chu.html
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2. Airport
The nearest international airport to Can Tho City is Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh
City, (about 180km down south from Can Tho or 3.5 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City to
Can Tho). Domestic airport is available in Can Tho (located around 12km from the city
center). There are daily flights to Hanoi, Phu Quoc Island, and Con Dao Island (return flights)
to and from Can Tho Airport. International flights to some Southeast nations and Asia will be
available between 2012 and 2014.
3. Airline Companies
a/ Vietnam Airlines
Add: No 66, Nguyen An Ninh Street, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel: 0710-3844-4320
b/ Tran Dung Airline Booking Company
Add: No 150, Tran Phu Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel: 0710-3762-929/ 767-911
c/ Airline Consultancy and Booking
Tel: 0710.6250.356 - 0710.3744.637
Hotline: 0974.052.969
Address: 20 Vo Van Kiet , Ninh Kieu Dist
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4.Approximate cost of living
Living expenses in Can Tho are relatively cheap as compared to other big cities like Hanoi
and Ho Chi Minh City.
Meal: around 2-5-10 USD/ person/ meal – Pho (beef noodle soup)/ Com (Rice): 20,00040,000 VND (1-2 USD);
Taxi: around 14,000 VND/ km ($ 0.7 USD/km)
Motorbike (xe ôm): around 10,000 – 15,000 VND/ km (0.6 USD/km)
5. Banking
There are several banks for foreigners to contact (open bank account; withdraw money;
remittance, etc) in Can Tho City.
a/ Vietnam Foreign Trade Bank (Vietcombank) - Can Tho Branch
Add: No 07 Hoa Binh Boulevard, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu Dist (07 Đại lộ Hòa Bình,
Phường Tân An, Quận Ninh Kiều)
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Tel (84-710) 3 820 445 / 3 824 353
Fax (84-710) 3817299
Website www.vietcombank.com.vn
b/ Asian Commercial Bank (ACB)
Add: No 17 - 19 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
 Tel: (0710)3816817
 Web: www.acb.com.vn
c/ Techcombank
Add: 293 Trần Văn Khéo St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho City
 Tel: 84 (710) 3766-669
 Fax: 84 (710) 3766- 668
d/ Eximbank
Add: No 8, Phan Đình Phùng St, Ninh Kiều Dist, Can Tho City
 Tel : 84 (710) 3821- 915
 Fax : 84 (710) 3821- 916
e/ VP Bank
Add: 26-28 Hòa Bình Boulevard, Ninh Kiều Dist,Can Tho City
 Tel : 84 (710) 3815- 766
 Fax : 84 (710 ) 3815-770
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f/ VIB bank
Add: Floor 1,2, 3, VCCI Building, No 12 Hòa Bình Boulevard, Ninh Kiều Dist, Can Tho City
 Tel: 84 (710) 3765 - 995
 Fax: 84 (710) 3765- 939
ATMs are available at most supermarkets, shopping malls, universities, post offices, main
streets, etc. around the city
6. Bookstore
a/ Fahasa Book store
Add: No 1, Hòa Bình Street, Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3815 253
b/ Phương Nam Bookstore
Add: Ngô Quyền St , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3812 077
c/ Cần Thơ Bookstore
Add: 39, 3/2 Street , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3833 578
d/ Tây Đô Bookstore
Add: 29, Phan Đình Phùng Street, Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3812 545
e/ Trung Tâm Bookstore
Add: 106A, Mậu Thân Street, Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3832 359
7. Currency
The official currency in Vietnam is Vietnam dong (VND). $ USD 1 is equivalent to 21,000
VND (as of November 2011). Foreign currency such as USD, Euro and credit cards (master
or visa cards) are normally accepted at large hotels and restaurants. Vietnam currency (VND),
however, is preferred for daily services. You can exchange currency at most banks in Can
Tho City. It is prohibited and illegal to exchange your currency at jewelry shops.
8. Climate/ Weather
Like other provinces and cities in the south of Vietnam, Can Tho City has two main seasons:
dry and rainy seasons. The dry season generally starts from November to May and the rainy
season is normally from May to October.
The hottest months of the year in Can Tho City are March, April, and May (in which the
temperature is around 26 – 37 Degree Celsius). The mildest month is December/ January (the
temperature is around 22-31 Degree Celsius).
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9. Dressing
Depending on the events, you are requested to wear business casual, smart casual, or causal.
Make sure to have smart clothes except tees and shorts when you work, study or teach at
CTU.
10. Electricity
Like other provinces and cities in Vietnam, electricity in Can Tho is 220 Volts, alternating at
50 cycles per second. If you travel to Vietnam with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at
50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.
Several electrical shops in Can Tho sell combination converters that include both a resistor
network and a transformer in the same package. This kind of converter will usually come
with a switch that switches between the two modes. If you absolutely need both types of
converter, then this is the type to buy.
Outlets in Vietnam generally accept 3 types of plug:
Flat blade plug
Two round pins
Two parallel flat pins with ground pin
If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.
(Source: http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/Vietnam).
11. Embassy or Consulate General
There are no embassies or consulate generals in Can Tho City. If you want to deal with
passports, visas, or foreign affairs, please visit their offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
(http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/vietnam). CTU can help you with entry visa or
visa extension (see visas and passport, section 29).
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12. Emergency
In case of emergency, please call CTU’s International Relations Department, Dr. Nguyen
Van Be, Head, Tel: Mobile: 0918-181-940; Mr. Pham Xuan Binh, Vice-Head, Mobile: 0913648-568 or the person-in-charge at your school/ college/ center/ institute/ department for
assistance.
a. Police: 113
b. Fire Brigade: 114
c. Health emergency: 115
As operators (police, fire brigade, hospital, officers) may not speak English, please contact
the person in charge of international relations affairs at the University and your division.
13. Entertainment
Coffee shops
a. Hop Pho Coffee Shop
Add: Ngo Gia Tu Street (near Ninh Kieu Quay)
b. Han Huyen Coffee Shop
Add: 108/46/15 Nguyen Viet Hong Street,Can Tho City
c. Phuong Nam Book Store Coffee
Add: 6 Hoa Binh Street, Can Tho city
d. Pha Le Coffee Shop
Add: 232 -3/2 Street, Can Tho City
e.Thuy Moc Coffee
Add: 144, 3/2 Street, Can Tho City, Tel: 07103.733889
Cinema
Tay Do Theathre
14. Going out
Can Tho City is relatively safe for foreigners. You are requested to be cautious, however, if
you go out too late. Also, please be aware of theft, robbery, pick-pocket and safeguard your
money, jewelries, and other valuables. Please do make not friends with strangers or some one
you do not know. When you go to bed or go out of your hotel or guest house, make sure that
you lock all doors/windows. In case of emergency, please call the receptionist(s)/ person(s)in-charge for help. In any cases, always bring with you necessary information of your
contact person(s) and Can Tho’s map.
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15. Health and Hospitals
There are some hospitals in Can Tho City. The nearest and the biggest one (from Campus 2)
is Can Tho General Hospital.
Hotline : 0710.3815278 or 07103 3820071
Address: No 315, Nguyen Van Linh Street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
Tel: (0710)- 381-5278 / (0710) -382-0071
Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital
Add: Lot 20 - Quang Trung St , Can Tho City
Tel: (0710) 3917901....3917908
Fax : (0710) 3917355
Website: http:// www.hoanmycuulong.com
Đa Khoa Tay Đo Hospital
Add: 9 Quang Trung St , Can Tho City
Tel: Emergency : 07103.736 736
Tel: 07103.736 737
Fax: 07103.736 738
16. Interesting Places for Sight-Seeing
a. Can Tho Museum
Add: No 1, Hoa Binh Boulevard, Ninh Kieu Dist
The museum displays and introduces about the Can Tho land and its people through historical
periods. There are more than 5,000 objects and precious antiquates available here.
b. Cai Rang Floating Market
As a whole sale fruit market in Cai Rang District (5km from Can Tho downtown towards Soc
Trang), Cai Rang Floating Market has become one of the largest floating markets of selfproduction and consumption in the Mekong Delta River.
c.Ninh Kieu Quay
Locating on the right bank of Hau River (right at confluence of Hau River and Can Tho
River), Ninh Kieu Quay is the most attractive place in the center of Can Tho City. The river
is always crowded with boats loading specialties of the surrounding areas. Also, in the Quay
area, a statue of Ho Chi Minh (Uncle Ho) is set in a great and solemn precinct. This is a
significant landmark of Can Tho City.
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d. Can Tho Ancient Market
The market has its old names such as Hang Duong or Luc Tinh, locating on Hai Ba Trung
street, next to Ninh Kieu Quay. Can Tho Ancient Market was built at the same time with Ben
Thanh and Binh Tay markets, two big markets of HCM City. Its architecture style is
considered as the best in the region after improving and upgrading its ancient architecture
basis. Having been renovated, the market nowadays becomes a destination that offers
souvenirs to tourists.
e. Phong Dien Floating Market
From Cai Rang floating market, a less than 10km downstream, Can Tho River runs into the
second one, named Phong Dien floating market. The market located on the confluence of
Can Tho and Nhim River. It belongs to Nhon Ai Commune, Phong Dien District, about 15km
from central of Can Tho City. This is the market for special fruits such as oranges, tangerines,
star apples, pomelos, sapodillas, and other local vegetables.
f. Binh Thuy Temple (Long Tuyen Ancient Temple)
Heading towards Long Xuyen City on the National Highway 91, around 6km away from Can
Tho downtown, the temple is located in Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City.
Covering over 4,000m2 , it is the largest temple compared to others in Can Tho City. In 1989,
Binh Thuy Temple was ranked as a monument of architectural art at national level by
Ministry of Culture and Information.
g. Bang Lang Stork Sanctuary
Located in Thoi Thuan Commune, Thot Not District, the Stork Sanctuary is about 45km from
the center of Can Tho City (along the National Highway 91 towards Long Xuyen).With an
area of more than 2 hectares, the sanctuary attracts over 20 species of birds and 10 species of
storks with ten-thousand habitats. Coming to Bang Lang, tourists can enjoy white storks
flying back to their nests in the sunset time.
Tel: 84.710.3853872
h. Phu Sa Tourist Area
Phu Sa is one of the largest eco-tourist destinations in the Mekong Delta. Covering about 30
hectares and locating on the heart of Hau River, hiding itself in the cork-oak forests, Phu Sa
shows its poetic landscape, and fresh atmosphere. It takes about 10-15 minutes from Ninh
Kieu Quay to Phu Sa by boat.
Add: Area 1, Au Islet, Hung Phu Ward, Cai Rang District, Can Tho City.
Tel:84.710.2213886
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i.Thoi Long fish trap making village
The village belongs to Thoi Long Commune, O Mon District, Can Tho City, being wellknown for weaving bamboo traps used for catching Tep (tiny shrimps). This kind of trap is
very essential for hundred-thousands of the Mekong Delta’s people to earn their living
during annual flood seasons.
j.Can Tho Library
Add: 01 Phan Dinh Phung St, Can Tho City
Tel:: 07103.8.20967
Fax: 07103.8.20601
Email: thuviencantho@gmail.com
Home page: http://www.tvct.org.vn/
Major tours
* River tours
Tour 1: Ninh Kieu Quay – Cai Rang Floating Market – Phong Dien Floating Market – My
Khanh Tourist Village – Ninh Kieu Quay
Tour 2: Can Tho – Cai Rang – Phu An Garden – Hau River – Can Tho
* Craft Village Culture tours
Visiting a village making rice paper: Di Tho Hamlet and Thoi Long Village with fish traps,
etc.
* Eco- Culture tours
Tour 1: Can Tho- Binh Thuy Ancient House – Vong Cung Route
Tour 2: Can Tho – Binh Thuy Ancient House – Fish Trap Village – Bang Lang Stork
Sanctuary
17. Post Office
Most post offices in Can Tho provide several services such as international phones, fax,
internet, express airmails service.
The nearest one (from Campus 2) is Mau Than Post Office
Add: No 1, Mau Than St, An Hoa Ward, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho City
Tel: 0710- 3828 999
You can also visit Can Tho Post Office
Add: No 2 Hoa Binh Boulevard, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City
Tel: ( 84 - 710 ) 382-4822 / 382-7585
Fax : (84 - 710) 381-5333
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Hung Loi Post Office (Opposite Campus 1)
Add: 190, 30/4 Street, Can Tho City
Tel : (0710)3839100, (0710)3830444
18. Resident Registration
If you stay at CTU’s Guest House or hotel, please present your valid passport and visa to the
Guest House’s manager/ receptionist for resident registration to the local police (at the time
you check in). This is a must and you are strictly requested to adhere to.
19. Restaurants
(https://sites.google.com/site/tienichtpct/nha-hang---quan-an/nha-hang/nhahangcacoadhong)
There are various types of restaurants available for your choice in Can Tho.
Á CHÂU
Add : 91 Chau Van Liem St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 0710.3822130
ẨM THỰC GIA ĐÌNH NGÂN GIANG (family style)
Add : 168, 30/4 St, Ninh Kieu Dist
JOLLIBEE CAN THO
Add : No 01 Hòa Bình Boulevard, Ninh Kiều Dist
BON MUA HAI SAN (four-season seafood)
Add : 02 Nguyen Trai St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 710 3769096
CAPPUCCINO
Add : 13, Ngô Đức Kế Street, Ninh Kiều Dist
Tel : 84 - 0710 3461981
DIAMOND PALACE
Add : 206/45, Trần Phú St, Cái Khế Ward, Ninh Kiều Dist
Tel : 84 - 710.3852888
Fax : 84 - 710.3827333
Website : diamondpalacecantho.vn
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HOA CAU (areca spadix flower)
Add : Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 710.3822218
HOA SU
Add : Sand-Bank, Cai Khe Islet, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 710.3820717
HOANG CUNG (royal palace)
Add : Sài Gòn - Cần Thơ Hotel
No 55 Phan Đình Phùng Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 710. 381 4691
MEKONG
Add : 38 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 7103.8210646
NAM BO (mainly for foreigners)
Add : 50 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 7103.823908
NEM NUONG THANH VAN (grilled pork rolls)
Add : 17, Hoa Binh Boulevard
BANH XEO NGOC NGAN (pancake)
Bai Cat Area, Le Loi Street
NINH KIEU
Add : 02 Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 710.3824583
NHÀ HÀNG ĐOÀN 30
Add : 83 Nguyen Trai St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 710.3823623
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NHÀ KHÁCH SỐ 2 (Guest House 2)
Add : Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 7103 814257
NHA HANG NOI-DU THUYEN CAN THO (floating restaurant)
Add : Hai Ba Trung St, Ninh Kieu Dist, Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 7103 810841
RIVERSIDE
Add : Khu Bai cat , Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 7103 768459
SAO HÔM
Add : Khu E, Ancient Market (Nhà Lồng cổ), Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel: 84 - 710.3815616
KFC CAN THO
Add: Vinatex Supermarket – 42, 30 tháng 4 St , Can Tho City
RESTAURANTS FOR VEGITARIANS
Quán Cơm Chay Cường
Add: No 4, Đinh Tiên Hoàng St , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 2246 313
Quán Cơm Chay Thuận Tâm
Add: 60, Nguyễn Thái Học St , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3814 928
Quán Cơm Chay Thành An
Add: 30, Trương Định St , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3817 438
Quán Cơm Chay Hải Tâm
Add: 58A, Mậu Thân St , Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3890 663
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Quán Cơm Chay Thiện Lợi
Add: 200, 30/4 Street , Can Tho City,
Tel: 0710 3739 099
Quán Cơm Chay An Lạc
Add: 86D, 3/2 Street, Can Tho City, Tel: 0710 3820 325
* Some specialties of the Mekong Delta:
- Bánh xèo (pancake)
- Lẩu mắm (fermented fish hot pot)
- Nem nướng (grilled pork rolls)
- Vịt nấu chao (duck cooked with fermented tofu)
- Gỏi cuốn (spring rolls)
- Phở (beef noodle soup)
- Canh chua, cá kho tộ ( sour soup with fish; fish cooked with fish sauce)
20. Shopping
Markets and supermarkets are available around the city for your choice.
a. Coopmart Supermarket
Add : No 1 Hoa Binh Boulevard, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 71030376-4486
b. Maximart Supermarket
Add : No 2, Hung Vuong Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 7103-37666935
c. Vinatex Supermarket
Add : No 42, 30/4 Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 710-381-3824
d. Hung Loi Metro Supermarket
Add : National Highway 91B, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 7103-373-9973
e. Tay Do Plaza
Add : 108E Tran Van Kheo Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel : 84 - 710-3646-566
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f. Can Tho Ancient Market
Add : Hai Ba Trung Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
g. Cai Khe Shopping Center
Add: Tran Phu Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
There are also many shops (convenience stores) along the streets. Make sure to bargain when
you purchase commodities at the open markets or shops (depending shops or local markets).
21. Telephone
It is quite easy to purchase a simcard for your cell phone at any telephone stores in Can Tho
City. Make sure to register and provide all necessary information. Contact the person-incharge at your host institution for assistance.
Some useful area codes in Vietnam (for fixed phones):
Hanoi: 04 + phone number
Ho Chi Minh: 08 + phone number
Can Tho: 0710 + phone number
Da Nang: 511 + phone number
(see http://diachiso.com/?mod=news&act=view&idSub=197&nid=1620)
If you call outside Vietnam, please dial: 00- country code – area code – phone number.
22. Transportation and Taxi
CTU has its Automobile Team to serve international staff and students (cars/ buses, vans/
mini-vans). For further information, please contact your academic division where you study
or work. Followings are some transport services outside CTU:
a/ Mai Linh Taxi
Tel: 84 - 710 3 814 814
b/ Happy Taxi Can Tho
Tel : 84 - 7103.77.77.77
c/ Hoang Long Taxi
Tel : 84 - 710. 3 688 688
d/ Phuong Trang Express Bus/ Mini-Bus (High Quality Service)
You can take a van/ mini-bus from Can Tho Bus Station to HCM City Bus Station: 90,000
VND/ person (4.5 USD/person). Note that prices may be subject to changes depending on the
the travel seasons and gasoline prices.
Add: No 13, Hung Vuong Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel: (0710)- 3 782 357/ (0710)-3 769 768
In HCM City: 08.38.333.468
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e. Mai Linh Express Bus/ Mini Bus Service (High Quality Service)
From Can Tho Bus Station to HCM City: 90,000 VND/ person (as of 4.5 USD/person)
Tel: Can Tho: 0710.3739.333 – HCM City: 08.3929.29.29
f. Thanh Buoi Express Bus
Tel: 0710 3872 872
23. Tourist Companies
a/ Can Tho Tourist Company
Address: No 20 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel:
(84-710) 382 1852/ 382 7674
Fax: (84-710) 382 2719
b/ Trans-Mekong Tourist Company
Address : 97/10 Ngô Quyền Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel:
(84-710) 382 9540
Fax: (84-710) 382 9541
c/ Sai Gon-Can Tho Tourist Company
55 Phan Đình Phùng Street, Ninh Kieu Dist
Tel:
(84-710) 382 5831/ 381 2419
Fax: (84-710) 382 3288
d/ Chi nhánh Công ty Du lịch và Tiếp thị Giao thông Vận tải (VIETRAVEL)
79A1 Cai Khe Shopping Mall, Can Tho City
Tel:
(84-710) 376 3085
Fax: (84-710) 376 3086
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