10 Best Things To Do In Mỹ Tho, Vietnam

1. Pay your respects at Vinh Trang Pagoda

This is an unmissable tourist spot that attracts travellers from all over the world. This opulent pagoda was built in the early 19th century by a Buddhist abbot and remains one of the most popular landmarks in Mỹ Tho. The temple’s main gate is beautiful and ornately decorated, and the building itself is a brilliant mosaic of Western Roman architecture, traditional Vietnamese, and Japanese pagoda-style building. In addition, the outskirts of the pagoda feature a well-manicured garden area and ornamental front yards with intricately built pillars.

Vinh Trang Pagoda

Address: My An Hamlet, Ward 8, Mỹ Tho City, Tien Giang, Vietnam

Opening hours: 6:30am - 6:30pm (daily)

2. Explore the fascinating Phoenix Island Sanctuary

Also known as Island of the Coconut Monk, this sanctuary is named after a monk who lived on this island on nothing but coconuts. Phoenix Island Sanctuary is a quiet and relaxing place to check out if you have a free afternoon. This is one of the islands named after mystical creatures in Mỹ Tho. You can visit it by booking a cruise and tour guide service that will take you there. Take a walk through the bylane and streets of the island, and you will find beautiful farms as well as interesting shops that sell souvenirs.

Phoenix Island Sanctuary

Address: Mỹ Tho, Tien Giang, Vietnam

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

3. Enjoy authentic Vietnamese street cuisine at Mỹ Tho Night Market

One of the highlights of most tourist destinations in Southeast Asia like Thailand and Vietnam is its glittering local night markets that offer a whole new experience like no other place in the world. From lip-smacking delicacies to unique cultural souvenirs, the night market in Mỹ Tho is a place you cannot miss. Try the delicious Glass noodles or Pho bowls available here, and we are sure you won’t be able to get enough of Vietnamese food.

Mỹ Tho Night Market

Address: Ward 5, Mỹ Tho City, Tien Giang, Vietnam

4. Check out the unique floating markets along Mekong River

This transboundary river is known as the seventh longest river in Asia and the 10th longest in the world. Offering a variety of waterside activities and attractions for tourists, Mekong River is a must-see attraction if you ever visit Vietnam. There is just so much to do here–from visiting the floating markets and villages to exploring the wildlife and bird-watching.

Mekong River

Address: Mỹ Tho, Tien Giang, Vietnam

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

5. Explore the world of snakes at Dong Tam Snake Farm

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Are you interested in reptiles and want to learn more about the world of snakes? Head over to Dong Tam Snake Farm for a truly amazing adventure. If you have little ones, there’s also a zoo here where you can have a lovely experience teaching them about various animals. Aside from snack shops, there are also souvenir shops that sell a few interesting things such as crocodile skin keychains and other animal-based decorative products.

Dong Tam Snake Farm

Address: Binh Duc Commune, Chau Thanh District, Tien Giang Province

Opening hours: 7am - 5:30pm (daily)

6. Dine to your heart's content at Hoang Thanh Garden Restaurant

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A dining experience at Hoang Thanh Garden Restaurant is a grand treat for seafood lovers. But if you don’t eat seafood, you can still enjoy the awesome fried chicken and fried rice available here. The premises look very economical and less intimidating, making it the ideal place to dine on a few non-vegetarian starters as you explore the city. You may also try the delicious lobster and bean salad here. Aside from the quick and efficient service, guests also love how convenient this place is.

Hoang Thanh Garden Restaurant

Address: 109 Tet Mau Than Ward 4, Mỹ Tho 860000 Vietnam

7. Check out the beautiful flowers at Vườn hoa Mãn Đình Hồng

Enjoy a relaxing walk at this nature park that has well-manicured gardens spread across 11,000 square-metres (13,155 square-yards) with fresh blooms, which are replanted every year. Viewed from above, the neatly organised, beautiful beds of flowers is indeed an unmissable sight. There are minor decor elements added to the garden to make for pretty pictures, such as a wooden bridge or a swing.

Vườn hoa Mãn Đình Hồng

Address: Tran Thi Dieu Street, Phuoc Thuan Hamlet, Phuoc Thinh Commune, Tien Giang Province

Opening hours: Sat: 6am - 12am; Sun: 12am - 6pm; Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm

8. Have a quiet picnic at Giếng nước lớn

This deep well is already 100 years old but remains to be in such incredible shape. As it is right inside the city, a lot of tour guides add this place to their tour itinerary. The well, which was renamed to Nicolais Canal by French colonialists, has a roadway bridge that divides it into two parts. It is a tranquil place to spend a quiet evening with a good book.

Giếng nước lớn

Address: Mỹ Tho, Tien Giang Province, Vietnam

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

9. Marvel at the opulent Buu Lam Pagoda

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Built in 1742, Buu Lam Pagoda is one of the oldest religious landmarks that is another popular must-see destination in the city. It is sure to make you feel extremely relaxed from the moment you step in. Its architecture is embellished with sculptures of dragons and phoenixes. There is a small museum inside the temple that holds Buddhist statues and other historical artefacts along with beautiful paintings.

Buu Lam Pagoda

Address: 162 Nguyen Van Giac Street, Ward 3, Mỹ Tho City, Tien Giang Province

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

10. Enjoy the floral magnificence of Mỹ Tho Flower Village

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Just a short drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Mỹ Tho flower village attracts tons of travellers and tourists from around the world every year. However, the best time to check out this garden is during the spring months when all the marigolds, cockscombs, begonias, and petunias are in full bloom. Don’t forget to bring a camera with you to capture this magical scenery.

Mỹ Tho Flower Village

Address: Mỹ Tho, Tien Giang Province, Vietnam

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Enjoy the natural beauty of Mỹ Tho, Vietnam

Ideal for a vacation in the winter and spring months, Mỹ Tho offers a variety of attractions and activities for the adventurous spirit. A popular activity here is the guided day tours available throughout the year, some of which are on-road and on a boat through the Mekong River. There are also beaches, islands, flower gardens, sanctuaries, and temples waiting to be explored. So book your tickets and start planning your next adventure today!