Other sights in Mekong Delta
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Ben Tre Museum
The Ben Tre Museum is set in an ageing but atmospheric old yellow villa. It has the usual assortment of rusty weapons and American War paraphernalia, along with rousing images of Ho Chi Minh.
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Rach Gia Museum
The Rach Gia Museum is housed in a gem of a colonial-era building, but was once again under wraps for a renovation when we visited. The collection includes some Oc-Eo artefacts and pottery.
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Cao Dai Temple
If you missed the one in Tay Ninh, My Tho has its own colourful but smaller Cao Dai Temple that’s worth a look. It’s west of the town centre between Ð Dong Da and Ð Tran Hung Dao.
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Military Museum
Devoted to all things militaristic, this museum has the usual assortment of American War weaponry and Ho Chi Minh portraits. Missiles and a fighter aircraft sit on the front lawn.
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Khmer Minority People’s Museum
Opposite the Ang Pagoda entrance is the nicely presented Khmer Minority People’s Museum, which displays photos, costumes and other artefacts of traditional Khmer culture.
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Ong Met Pagoda
The chief reason for visiting the large Khmer Ong Met Pagoda is its accessibility, as it’s right in the centre of town. The friendly monks will happily show you around.
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Vinh Trang Pagoda
The monks at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary, provide a home for orphans, disabled and other needy children. Donations are always welcome.
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Chua Dat Set
Buu Son Tu (Precious Mountain Temple) was founded over 200 years ago by a Chinese family named Ngo. Today the temple is better known as Chua Dat Set, or Clay Pagoda.
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Tu Ton Rose Garden
The most famous garden is called the Tu Ton Rose Garden, which has over 500 different kinds of rose in 50 different shades and colours.
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Phu Dung Pagoda
This pagoda was founded in the mid-18th century by Mac Thien Tich’s wife, Nguyen Thi Xuan. It is now home to just one monk.
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Cao Dai Temple
This small Cao Dai Temple was constructed in 1969 and is worth a peek if you missed the Great Temple in Tay Ninh.
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