One of the most beautiful gardens in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta can be found on the island of Thoi Son. Just outside of My Tho, and created by a soil dune, Thoi Son Island sits in the middle of the Tien River, a branch of the greater Mekong. For tourists in My Tho, this river-based island has become a prime tourist destination because of its abundant fruit trees, beautiful …
8 Best Floating Markets in Vietnam
A great way to get a taste of authentic Mekong Delta culture is by visiting one of the best floating markets in Vietnam. The southern part of the country is where the Mekong River is, and the delta region has many unique customs and traditions. Floating markets have been an important way to shop for decades, and for the most part, have remained unchanged all these years. One …
Tien Giang Province, Vietnam
Called the “Gateway to Ho Chi Minh City”, Tien Giang (Tiên Giang) Province is nestled within Southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region. The province is located between the country’s Southern Key Economic Zone and the Mekong Delta, which makes it a popular destination for both business and leisure. On the coast, the economy relies heavily on aquatic breeding, and inland, much of …
Mekong River – Southern Vietnam
The formidable Mekong River provides a livelihood for at least 60 million people. Spanning a whopping 4,350 km (2,700 mi), the Mekong (Song Me Kong or Song Cuu Long) is the twelfth-longest river in the world and originates at the Tibetan Plateau before beginning its enormous journey south through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. History of the Mekong …
My Tho River – Southern Vietnam
The My Tho River is 45.3 km (28.1 mi) long and flows through southern Vietnam's Ben Tre, Tien Giang, and Dong Thap Provinces. It connects with the Cao Lanh River, which is a tributary of the Mekong River and ends inland just east of the town of My Tho. Sông Mỹ Tho Cruise Port My Tho is a port for river cruises that travel the Mekong River system. Visitors can easily book a …
Vinh Trang Pagoda – My Tho
Constructed in 1850, the beautiful Vinh Trang Pagoda is one of the most impressive, famous pagodas in the Mekong Delta region. This exquisite temple is located roughly 3 km/1.8 miles from My Tho’s city center and has two acres of stunning property. With fruit trees and manicured gardens surrounding the main building, along with several styles of architecture from other …
My Tho, Vietnam
Settled in one of the most popular areas of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Region, My Tho is the busy capital of the Tiên Giang Province. Just a short drive from other destinations like Cao Lanh, Vinh Long, and connected by bridge to Bên Tre, My Tho is frequented by travelers from Ho Chi Minh City. Used as a weekend getaway for big-city dwellers, My Tho is famous for its rice …