The sprawling city of My Tho, located on the banks of the Upper Mekong
River, is one the closest cities in the mighty Mekong Delta to Ho Chi
Minh City (Saigon), and can be reached by road in just one hour. Those
on a tight schedule can take a day tour to My Tho. Enjoy the scenic
journey along the National Highway, bordered by green rice fields. On
arrival, take a leisurely boat trip around the four beautiful islands
known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands. Enjoy a rowing
boat ride in the shadows of the water-coconut palms along the tiny
canals of Ben Tre Province. Visit the picturesque orchards and sample
the freshly picked fruit at the invitation of friendly local farmers.
Spend some time in the villages to learn about the daily lives of the
inhabitants, listen to their traditional folk music and watch them
gather for traditional birth and death ceremonies, or joyous weddings
parties.