My Tho, Tien Giang, Vietnam
Capital of Tien Giang Province and the best river-front launchpad for the Mekong Delta, My Tho puts sampan canals, fruit orchards, coconut monks, and centuries-old pagodas within a short boat ride of the pier.
Capital of Tien Giang Province and the best river-front launchpad for the Mekong Delta, My Tho puts sampan canals, fruit orchards, coconut monks, and centuries-old pagodas within a short boat ride of the pier.
River cruise ships dock at My Tho Port (Cảng Mỹ Tho) on 30 Thang 4 Street, right in the city center; some vessels anchor and tender passengers ashore.
💡 Pro move: My Tho is a compact, walkable city center. Most island boat tours depart from the pier itself or from a dock a short walk away.
My Tho has one main river pier used by all visiting cruise ships; no large ocean-going vessel infrastructure exists here.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| River cruise lines (AmaWaterways, Viking, Pandaw, Heritage Line, Aqua Mekong) | My Tho Port (Cảng Mỹ Tho), 30 Thang 4 Street📍 | Docked |
| Smaller expedition/boutique vessels | Tien River anchorage, tender to 30 Thang 4 pier📍 | Tendered |
The Four Islands boat tour is the classic My Tho experience, but Vinh Trang Pagoda and a DIY riverside walk reward those who prefer to explore on foot.
Cruise the Tien River to the Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Highlights include a hand-rowed sampan through narrow coconut-palm canals on Thoi Son (Unicorn Island), live Đờn Cà Tài Tử folk music, honey bee farms, and fresh tropical fruit.
Find Mekong Delta island tours →Built in 1849, this is one of Southern Vietnam's most celebrated temples — an eclectic fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese, and French colonial architecture. Giant statues of a laughing Buddha, a reclining Buddha, and standing Amitabha dominate the peaceful gardens. Free entry; dress modestly.
Find My Tho temple tours →Visit Phung Island to see the quirky ruins of the Coconut Monk's sect — a defunct religion that blended Buddhism and Christianity in a surreal riverside compound. Combine with the standard Four Islands tour.
Find Four Islands tours →Walk along the riverfront to My Tho Market (Chợ Mỹ Tho) for exotic tropical fruits, fresh seafood, and local dry goods. Sit down nearby for a bowl of Hủ Tiếu Mỹ Tho — the city's signature rice-noodle soup with pork, shrimp, quail eggs, and fresh herbs.
Find My Tho food tours →Many tours extend into neighboring Ben Tre province — the 'Coconut Kingdom' — where you can watch coconut candy being made by hand, explore mangrove canals, and visit a working bee farm. Typically paired with the Four Islands excursion.
Find My Tho & Ben Tre full-day tours →Run by the Vietnamese military, this working venom-research center houses cobras, pythons, and other reptiles, with displays on antivenom production. Unusual, educational, and very affordable.
Find My Tho excursions →The Tien River promenade is My Tho's best free attraction — a flat, easy riverside walk through parks and markets.
From the pier, stroll west along 30 Thang 4 Street past Lac Hong Park — a breezy riverside green where locals exercise and socialise — then continue to My Tho Market for a burst of colour, tropical fruit stalls, and street food. Return the same way or grab a Grab back.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Take a Grab taxi to Vinh Trang Pagoda (about 10 minutes), then spend an hour walking the peaceful grounds, photographing the Buddha statues, and exploring the ornate halls. Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered, shoes off inside.
📍 Open in MapsClimate normals for My Tho, Tien Giang, Vietnam (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°F / 31°C | 72°F / 22°C | 6 | 6:16 AM | 5:51 PM |
| Feb | 88°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 3 | 6:14 AM | 6:02 PM |
| Mar | 91°F / 33°C | 75°F / 24°C | 4 | 6:01 AM | 6:05 PM |
| Apr | 92°F / 33°C | 77°F / 25°C | 12 | 5:44 AM | 6:05 PM |
| May | 91°F / 33°C | 78°F / 26°C | 24 | 5:33 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 77°F / 25°C | 27 | 5:33 AM | 6:16 PM |
| Jul | 87°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 28 | 5:40 AM | 6:20 PM |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 29 | 5:45 AM | 6:12 PM |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 28 | 5:44 AM | 5:55 PM |
| Oct | 86°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 28 | 5:43 AM | 5:37 PM |
| Nov | 86°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 19 | 5:49 AM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec | 86°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 11 | 6:04 AM | 5:35 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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