Tien Giang, with its capital My Tho, is located about 70km from Ho Chi Minh City, so you can travel by motorbike or car. If you go by car, buy tickets at Mien Tay bus station or from bus companies on Le Hong Phong Street (District 10, Ho Chi Minh City). One-way fare is about 90,000 VND. You should take the earliest bus to have time to enjoy and explore this rich and beautiful land.
If you travel by motorbike, you can follow Highway 50 (through Long An - Go Cong - My Tho) which will bring many new feelings but will take more time. The most popular direction is to travel along Highway 1A (takes about 1 hour 30 minutes).
Prepare your luggage
You don't need to prepare much luggage for this trip, however there are a few necessary items. Clothes should be dynamic, preferably jeans, shorts, t-shirts, avoid wearing dresses, skirts... which are not convenient for moving on trains or boats. You should wear flat, soft shoes that are both convenient for moving and do not hurt your feet. Sunscreen, mosquito repellent or insect repellent... are items you should have. A hat or a scarf is an indispensable item.
Places to visit
The most famous of Tien Giang is Cai Be floating market, located about 40km from My Tho. The market starts in the morning, the most ideal time for you to visit this market is from 5am to 7am. The main business of the boats here is fruit and agricultural products.
In addition to the floating market, you can take a boat to visit the Long, Lan, Quy, and Phung islands on both sides of the Tien River. Thoi Son Island (also known as Lan Island) is also an attractive tourist destination. Here, you will see the process of making Ben Tre's famous coconut candy, drink longan honey tea, ride a horse carriage on the village road, and enjoy the specialty Lo Ren star apple.
Besides, other tourist attractions that you can hardly miss are: Rach Gam - Xoai Mut historical relic site; Dong Tam snake farm; Vinh Trang ancient pagoda; Tien Giang museum; Dong Hoa Hiep ancient house... You can also stroll around the streets, sit and sip a cup of coffee by the riverside.
Dining and shopping
The most interesting thing about coming to Tien Giang is that you can enjoy delicious food without fear of being "ripped off" like other tourist areas. The most famous here is My Tho noodle soup, if you come here without enjoying this dish, it will be a shortcoming for your trip.
In addition to Hu Tieu, Bun Goi Gia, Banh Beo Nuoc Cua Coconut at Hang Bong Market are also delicious dishes that tourists should try. Besides, you can go to the night market on 30/4 Street to eat delicious dishes such as snake porridge, Pho, Bun Bo, Cua Rieu Hotpot, Hu Tieu Sa Te, seafood dishes...
If you want to buy gifts, the most famous and abundant are fruits, you can buy Lo Ren star apple, orange, honey orange, longan, Chau Thanh dragon fruit... or buy souvenirs made of bamboo, rattan or coconut, which are very abundant.
Tien Giang is adjacent to Ho Chi Minh City, so if you are in Ho Chi Minh City, have a day off or are on a business trip, take a free day to explore this gateway to the Southern region. You can leave early in the morning and return the same day. But if you want to be more leisurely, the ideal trip is a day and a half. In My Tho city, there are many hotels. Room rates are also relatively reasonable, about 200,000 VND per night, most hotels have hot water and wifi. It is best to choose hotels located in the city center or on 30/4, Ap Bac, Tet Mau Than streets... which are the most vibrant areas of My Tho city.
