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My Tho
The gateway to the Mekong Delta's waterways, where green river islets and fruit orchards line the Tien River.
My Tho is the first gateway into the Mekong Delta, where green river islets rise gently from the calm Tien River. Drift down shaded water-coconut canals and stop at an orchard heavy with fruit, and you'll feel the delta's own unhurried rhythm.
Highlights
- Thoi Son Islet — orchard gardens set on the Tien River
Vinh Trang Pagoda, blending Vietnamese, French and Khmer architecture
Coconut candy workshops and a local honey-bee farm
Cai Be floating market, trading on the river since early morning
Experiences worth trying
Take a boat winding through shaded water-coconut canals
Listen to don ca tai tu folk music in an orchard garden
Sample longan-blossom honey and honey tea on the spot
Ride a horse cart or a xe loi around the islet
My Tho
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