Getting around in Dong Thap Province

Unless you have already gotten to Dong Thap by private vehicle, you will need a transport to explore this Vietnamese-rural version of Venice.

1. Getting around Dong Thap by private vehicle

You caught a shuttle bus to Dong Thap but now you want a motorbike? You can easily get one in Dong Thap itself. Motorbike features the most convenient mean of transport. As follows are some of the best rental motorbike providers in the province:

 

Again, you should be careful to avoid unwanted burdens. If you forgot it already, we wrote it right above.

Read more: How to travel to Dong Thap from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

2. Getting around Dong Thap Province by taxi

Hail a cab is a very convenient way in Dong Thap as you only need to make a call or hand signal any taxi is passing by. The prices are just around the average and really available in the city. Even though, you might need to wait for a while if your location is far from the urban area. In that case, you will need contact of the taxi brands in Dong Thap:

 

3. Getting around Dong Thap by motor taxi and Xe Loi

As every other places in Vietnam, motor-taxi is very convenient and available. You can find them at every corner. The price of motor taxi in Dong Thap is not expensive but you still need to negotiate with the driver to get the most reasonable price.

Xe Loi is a home-craft vehicle which was created by putting a small trailer behind the bicycle so they can carry more heavy stuff. It looks like the reversed version of Xich Lo. This means of transport is very popular and you can easily ask the local for a drive. The price will depend on your bargaining skill.

Read more: Places to visit in Dong Thap, Vietnam

4. Getting around Dong Thap Province by boats

This is exactly why I called Dong Thap is the Venice in Vietnamese-rural version. Due to the characteristics of the lowland, you can get around Dong Thap only by boat. Some attractions like Nguyen Sinh Sac’s tomb, Go Thap historical relic, Kien An Cung ancient architecture and Xeo Quyt historical area can be explored by boats.

You can ask your hotel’s staff for more information on place and price of hiring a boat.