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"The Riverside Market"
My Tho Tourism
My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang in Vietnam has now become the marketplace for visitors in the Mekong Delta. People often visit this place on their way to Ho Chi Minh and Can Tho during the spring or the summer season. This period from January to May allows visitors to move around and experience the beauty of the flower gardens in My Tho. however, this city still needs a lot more attention than it already has.
My Tho is located in South Vietnam and is known for its culture, heritage and historical presence in the history of Vietnam. Considered to be the centre of education, technology and economics, My Tho is a part of the North Bank of the upper river called Tien Giang. The floating market in this city is by far, the most common attraction for tourists, especially those who wish to explore Vietnamese ice, fish and fruits.
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Things to Do
One of the most common things to do in My Tho is to take the guided day tours. A wide range of tourist customised tours throughout the Mekong Delta that pass through My Tho. These tours such as My Tho tour, Mekong Delta Day Tour and River Islands Boat Tour are known to be day tours that visit the major attractions in My Tho such as the floating markets, beaches and islands.
There are also other guided tours such as the Unique Mekong Delta Tour, Upper Mekong River Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels tour take different routes in Mekong Delta and may touch My Tho. However, they may not spend time or give tourists the complete experience of this city.
Places to Visit
- The flower gardens of Tien Giang are the seasonal gardens that bloom from January to March. They are covered with a range of flowers from Marigolds, Cockscomb, Begonia, Petunia and other native Vietnamese flowers.
- Tan Tanh Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam is merely 50 kilometres away from My Tho.
- Vinh Trang Temple, a temple 5 kilometres away from My Tho is the epitome of Vietnamese art and architecture, dating back to the 19th century.
- Floating markets, one of the must-visit attractions of My Tho are located at the Tien Giang river. These markets are open from morning till night for tourists to visit.
- Thoi Son Island is on Thoi Son river and visitors pass through canals and mangroves while riding on boats around this island.
- Dong Tam snake farm is the museum of first snakes in Vietnam and is the most exciting thing to see for adventure lovers.
Tips
- Visitors should wear light and comfortable shoes that are suitable to the marshy grounds and murky water in My Tho
- Keeping an ID proof handy is always important.
- There are numerous tours available for visitors and there are touts who try to entice tourists into buying services at better rates than local agencies.
- Visitors must trust local agencies or online agencies.
- Vietnam is highly prone to erratic rainfall so visitors must carry clothes accordingly.
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