Introducing My Tho
My Tho, the quiet capital city of Tien Giang province, is the traditional gateway to the delta, owing to its proximity to HCMC. Visitors on a whirlwind Vietnam tour often take a day trip here to catch a glimpse of the famous river. In order to visit floating markets, however, you’ll need to continue on to Can Tho. The town itself is an important market town, and its quaint but busy waterfront is easily explored on foot.
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My Tho was founded in the 1680s by Chinese refugees fleeing Taiwan for political reasons. The Chinese have virtually all gone now, having been driven out in the late 1970s when their property was seized by the government. The economy is based on tourism, fishing and the cultivation of rice, coconuts, bananas, mangoes, longans and citrus fruit.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Crossing the Delta at Vung Tau
by Roadking95 30 May 2012
Look at a google map and you will see a ferry leaves Vung Tau and goes to Ap Cho, Im sure thats the one. It will take you there and then…
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RE: getting lost in the Mekong Delta
by hurley 07 May 2012
post trip update Taxi: HCMC - My Tho bike: My Tho - Ben Tre - Tra Vinh - Ba Dong beach, and some side trips Bus: Ba Dong - Can Tho -…
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RE: DON'T rent a motorbike in Sihanoukville
by Roadking95 09 April 2012
Ive seen the police here in My Tho Vietnam use electric prods for drivers who dont stop, they also use fishing nets to lock up the rear…
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