An Unforgettable Journey Through the Sights, Culture and Flavors of Ben Tre, Vietnam
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Tien Giang is not only famous as one of the largest fruit orchards in the West but also known for its many beautiful landscapes and unique specialties. With the beauty of the Western rivers, My Tho is currently the most attractive destination for tourists. In today's article, we would like to share with you the most complete and detailed experience of traveling to My Tho.
My Tho self-guided travel guide
Means of transport and routes when traveling to My Tho - Tien Giang
As you know, My Tho is a first-class urban area under Tien Giang province, more than 70km north of Ho Chi Minh City. It only takes more than 1 hour by motorbike or car to easily set foot in My Tho. In addition, you can also choose to take a bus if you are traveling in a group, collective or company with many people.
Go by bus
If you are in Ho Chi Minh City, you can go to Mien Tay bus station to buy tickets to My Tho. Here is some information about where to buy tickets to My Tho for your reference:
At Mien Tay bus station: 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac, Binh Tan District, HCMC. Contact: (08) 38.752.953 – 38.776.594.
Tien Giang bus station: 42 Ap Bac, Ward 10, My Tho, Tien Giang. Contact: (073)3855429.
Go by motorbike, car
Traveling to My Tho by motorbike or private car is currently the means of transport chosen by many people, especially young people in Saigon. Here is the route to My Tho:
Transportation in My Tho
Starting from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, you find the way to National Highway 1A and drive towards the West. Then go through Long An and continue straight for about 20km more to reach Trung Luong intersection. At this point, turn left to reach My Tho.
Currently, tourists can choose from many means of transportation such as boats, taxis, buses, motorbikes, motorbike taxis... to explore My Tho. According to our experience of traveling to My Tho on your own, we recommend that if you are traveling on a short route, taking a taxi is the best. In addition, you can also take a motorbike taxi to save money on traveling to My Tho. Note that when taking a motorbike taxi, you need to negotiate the price in advance to avoid being "ripped off".
In case tourists want to travel to My Tho for 2 to 3 days, the bus is the perfect choice. Because the bus fare is cheaper and also safer. Or you can also rent a motorbike to visit My Tho with an average price of about 150,000 VND - 200,000 VND/day.
Famous tourist attractions in My Tho
There are many famous tourist attractions in My Tho that you can visit. Here is a list of tourist attractions that you should not miss when coming to My Tho.
Tan Thanh Beach
Located about 50km east of My Tho city, in Go Cong Dong district. If you intend to swim, you should not choose this beach because of the characteristic black sand mixed with mud. However, this is the most beautiful black sand beach in Vietnam with soft, velvety sand.
Vinh Trang Pagoda
If you are a person who loves spiritual tourism, Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho is the most ideal destination. This is one of the largest pagodas in Tien Giang, built in the 19th century in a unique ancient architectural style.
With a quiet space along with a fragrant lotus pond, ancient trees providing shade will bring you the most relaxing moments, dispelling all fatigue and anxiety.
Cai Be Floating Market
This is one of the most famous tourist destinations in My Tho that you should not miss - Cai Be Floating Market. This market is located on Tan Phong Islet on the Tien River, bordering the three provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre.
Coming here, visitors will be able to admire and experience the typical beauty of the Mekong Delta. Boats loaded with goods run along the sides of the boats, making the atmosphere more bustling and lively.
Dieu Hoa Temple
For tourists who want to learn and explore the unique culture of My Tho, Dieu Hoa Temple is the ideal destination. Located at 101 Trinh Hoai Duc, it stores and preserves many tangible and intangible relics in Tien Giang. One of the famous tourist destinations that you should visit during your trip to My Tho.
Dong Tam Snake Farm
It can be said that this is one of the largest snake farms in Vietnam with more than 400 different species of snakes. Every day, thousands of visitors come here to visit, learn and research snakes. Most of the visitors are mainly foreign tourists.
The snakes here are raised naturally and divided into 3 different areas suitable for the nature of each species. These are the lake island-style breeding area, the venomous snake breeding area and the python breeding area.
My Tho - Tien Giang specialties
One of the activities that cannot be missed when traveling to My Tho is to explore and enjoy the specialties of this land. Among them, delicious and famous dishes in My Tho include My Tho noodles, Cho Hang Bong rice cakes, old vermicelli salad... In addition, dishes such as bananas with coconut, Cho Gao grilled sausage, Tan Phong rice snails, banh va (rice cake) and some other dishes also attract many domestic and foreign tourists to enjoy.
Here are some delicious restaurants in My Tho that you can refer to:
- Nam Chuot Restaurant: Located on Tran Hung Dao Street, around this street you will find many delicious, unique and attractive dishes.
- My Tho noodles: Ba Tu Lun Restaurant, located on Dinh Bo Linh Street.
- Snake dishes: The best place to eat is on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, on the double bridge section.
- Tay Ho Fresh Seafood: Tet Mau Than, Ward 4, My Tho City.
- Field crab porridge: Located in an alley near the church, on Le Thi Hong Gam Street.
If independent travel is difficult, please contact Mekong Essence for support in booking a tour.
