My Tho city - The best destination to explore the Southwest

If you would like to visit a placid city in Vietnam, My Tho City is the perfect choice. My Tho is the heart of Tien Giang—a province in Southwest Vietnam widely known as the Mekong Delta. 

My Tho’s citizens and atmosphere make you feel safe, comfortable and right at home. Enjoy a blissful moment sheltered in a secluded corner of the city, sipping a glass of sweet iced tea—a traditional Southwestern beverage. As you walk along the streets of My Tho, you will sense the quiet and profound spirit of the old city, which was established in 1679.

While in My Tho City, don’t forget to take an authentic boat and orchard tour. The iconic image of floating boats is an unforgettable cultural hallmark of My Tho City, and has become the personification of the spirit of this land. My Tho is also an especially good place to enjoy the Mekong Delta’s signature foods. At only 70km from Ho Chi Minh City, My Tho is easily accessible. Traveling between these two cities will take you across the My Thuan bridge—a gorgeous blue cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. These are only some of the reasons why My Tho is the ideal destination to explore the culture of Southwestern Vietnam, especially on a time-limited visit.

In the seventeenth century, My Tho City became one of the most animated towns in Vietnam due to the influx of Chinese immigrants. Chinese culture has left an impression on some of the local architecture and cuisine.

Hu Tieu My Tho is a popular variety of Vietnamese noodles. It is made from one of the best kinds of rice in this land and is a core ingredient in the delicious, famous Hu Tieu dishes (a kind of noodle soup), which any food-lover should try before leaving Vietnam.