Mỹ Tho, Provincial capital in Tiền Giang, Vietnam.
Description
Mỹ Tho is a provincial city in Tiền Giang, located roughly 70 kilometers south of Ho Chi Minh City along the Tiền River. The city sits at the gateway to the Mekong Delta region with its network of waterways and flat terrain.
History
The city was founded in 1680 by Chinese refugees fleeing Taiwan who sought to escape conflicts in that region. It grew into the first major settlement established in this part of the Mekong Delta.
Culture
The city name means 'Beautiful Reed' in Vietnamese, reflecting how water and farming shape everyday life here. Local fishers and farmers use the river channels daily as part of their routines.
Practical
Visitors can take boat trips to four nearby islands with regular services departing from the central river port. Starting early in the day offers better weather conditions and a more relaxed experience.
Did you know?
Vinh Trang Temple on the grounds blends Vietnamese, Chinese, European, and Cambodian architectural elements together. This architectural mixing is unusual and shows the different influences that historically shaped this region.
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