Introduction to My Tho
With a location quite close to Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho is a must-go tourist destination for you when having Vietnam family tours. It is a city under Tien Giang province. As one of the first lands to be explored in the southern delta, My Tho has a favorable position to focus on developing many key economic sectors in the region, especially tourism. My Tho stands out with many attractions for international tourists, such as historical sites and architectural works of unique beauty. If you are looking for an interesting destination on the weekend, come and experience My Tho right away!
My Tho Riverside
My Tho Tourism
With the central location of the southern economic region, My Tho attracts a large number of tourists not only domestically but also from abroad for Vietnam tours.
Experiencing to boat in My Tho
If you are a Buddhist, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda. Built-in the 19th century, it is one of the oldest temples in the locality. The architecture of this work is a combination of the East and the West, creating a new and distinct difference compared to other traditional temples.
Vinh Trang pagoda
My Tho Church is also one of the famous destinations that visitors can consider for family trips. This is not only a gathering place for religious people on weekends but also a local architectural icon. With Greek-Roman architecture in the Renaissance period and luxurious white tones, this is the oldest Catholic building in Tien Giang province.
With places such as Rach Gam - Mango Mut relic site, Tien Giang museum, and Bach Cong Tu House, My Tho is also the perfect tourist destination for visitors who love to discover historical stories, learn about traditional culture, and study new architecture.
Asia Private Travels also provides a variety of types, such as Vietnam family tours for visitors to experience living and working with local people. During the Mekong Delta Tour to My Tho, you will have the opportunity to visit and harvest the fruit with farmers, take care of bees and collect honey,...And especially famous is the floating market tour to discover the living life on the river and at the same time, experience buying, selling, and exchanging goods on the water with the locals. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience for international visitors.
Tan Thanh Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area. With poetic and romantic beauty, this is a great location for tourists to watch the sunrise or sunset. In addition, you can also easily buy fresh and succulent seafood to enjoy directly or organize a barbecue right on the beach with your family. If you are on a trip like Vietnam beach holidays, do not miss this place.
Tan Thanh Beach
Dong Tam Snake Farm is also an interesting stop on the Mekong Delta Tour that you can refer to for your trip. It is home to over 400 different types of snakes from around the world. Because there are many types of large snakes and venomous snakes, you need to pay attention to a safe distance and always accompany your guide when travelling.
Referring to My Tho, tourists cannot ignore the two small islands, Long and Lan. These two islands belong to a population of 4 islands representing four animals: Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix. Con Long (Dragon Islet) is famous for raising and trading seafood, while Con Lan (Unicorn) is famous for its coconut orchards bearing fruit all year round.
Cai Be floating market
My Tho Weather
The weather in My Tho Mekong Delta has climate characteristics quite similar to the cities of the Southern region. It is divided into two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.
September is summer - the time of many outstanding local fruits. So if you want to come to My tho and participate in harvesting in fruit gardens and experience fruit trading activities on the floating market, don’t hesitate to come to visit this land!
In addition, this is also the time when many interesting traditional festivals take place for everyone to attend. However, it is recommended that you bring an umbrella or a raincoat because the weather may change and there will be intermittent rains.
My Tho Transport
There are many forms of transportation for tourists to come to the land of My Tho.
From Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Ho Chi Minh City, you can contact the partner of Asia Private Travels to book a taxi to major bus stations such as East, West, and Suzhou to buy tickets, then get on the bus to My Tho.
Moreover, travel agencies for Vietnam tours will also provide transportation services by ultra-modern and fast 16-seat limousines with better quality.
To move within the city, you can easily book a car through famous apps in Vietnam such as Grab, and Be, which is extremely convenient. If you want to take the initiative and move at any time, foreigners can also contact travel companies to rent motorbikes. This is the most popular means of transportation in the area suitable for Vietnam beach holidays.
Visiting Dong Tam snake farm
My Tho accommodation
Coming to My Tho, you will have many options for accommodation. There are many hotels with affordable prices and full facilities to meet the needs of tourists. To facilitate travel between local tourist attractions and explore My Tho Mekong Delta, you can choose hostels located in the downtown area.
Besides, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can also book rooms at luxury resorts. With a location near the Mekong River, cool air, close to nature, and professional staff, this is the best choice for your Vietnam Beach Holidays. Besides, the riversides here also have a variety of designs and decorations with extremely cool green lawns and gardens that promise to bring extremely memorable resort experiences to customers.
Participating in the festival in My Tho
If you want to consult and search for places to stay with good quality and service, do not hesitate to contact Asia Private Travels for more information.
Cuisine in My Tho
If you are a food lover and have an endless passion for food, then My Tho is a dining paradise for you, your family, and your friends.
The first in the list of delicious dishes not to be missed on the Mekong Delta Tour is Hu Tieu. The important ingredients of this dish are rice noodles, shrimp, quail eggs, pork, and a broth with green onions and herbs.
Trying Hu Tieu My Tho
The next dish not to be missed from My Tho Mekong Delta is fish porridge. Soft fish meat and aromatic flavor, when served with bitter vegetables, will definitely bring new experiences to foreign tourists.
Referring to Vietnamese street snacks, you must definitely try snails. Snails are harvested from the field and will be washed, and boiled with lemongrass to deodorize. Then use a toothpick to skewer and serve with garlic ginger fish sauce.
Besides My Tho, Ben Tre is also a destination worth considering in this Mekong Delta region, not only for the other islands Con Quy (Turtle Island) and Con Phung (Phoenix Island) but also for many other unique attractions. If you still have questions about My Tho tourism, do not hesitate to contact Asia Private Travels so that our staff can advise you more thoroughly and in more detail.
