Cái Răng floating market on the Hậu Giang river

Can Tho is a busy port capable of accomodating large ships from neighbouring countries. Hậu Giang or Hau River is the main channel that passes through Cần Thơ. The land mass surrounding the river was developed very early so the population in this area is probably the largest in all of the Delta region. The land here is said to be the most fertile because of the deposits from the various branches of the river.