Tien Giang (currently a part of Dong Thap Province) is a coastal province in the Mekong Delta. This land stands out for its dense river system, rich fruit gardens, long-standing traditional craft villages, and sincere rural people. Currently, Tien Giang is constantly developing and becoming the leading destination in the Western Region.
The best time to explore Tien Giang
Before answering the most appropriate time to explore Tien Giang. You need to know a little overview of Tien Giang’s climate. From there, you will be able to easily grasp the most reasonable travel time. Just like most other cities in Vietnam. Tien Giang has two main seasons: the dry season (from December to April of the following year) and the rainy season (the remaining months). Tien Giang has a fairly high average temperature and hot weather year-round. The average annual temperature in Tien Giang ranges from 27 to 28 degrees Celsius.
You can choose one of the two seasons above to make it as complete as possible. However, Tien Giang still has ideal times to come and experience exciting activities.
Flower seasons and festivals in Tien Giang during the year:
From December 15 to 23, the Lunar Calendar: colorful flower villages are bustling with joyful spring atmosphere in Tan My Chanh (only about 1.5km from My Tho).
February: This is star apple season. To enjoy the most delicious star apples, you can go to the garden in Vinh Kim. The most accurate time is usually about 10 days after the Lunar New Year.
March and April: ripe mango season. You just need to come to Cai Be to enjoy ripe, yellow, and sweet mangoes right away.
May to August: this is when durian and rambutan ripen. Durian and rambutan are also two tropical fruits that most people choose. But don’t eat too much if you don’t want to get hot inside!
September – October: You can enjoy longan fruit during this time. Come to Con Phung to enjoy the sweetness of Tien Giang longan.
December: ripe red and sweet watermelon will be a specialty for you during your trip to Tien Giang. You just need to go to Tan My Chanh and Go Cong to enjoy.
The times above are the best times to explore Tien Giang. Although it can be explored at any time. But please note that before going, you should check the schedule and weather carefully to have the most complete trip!
How To Get There From Ho Chi Minh City?
Tiền Giang is around 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City. If you want to get here from the city, there are various options, such as motorbikes, private cars/buses, and even local buses. For more detailed materials, check out the information below to select your favourite way.
Motorbikes
You can follow one of two directions: first, go from the Phú Lâm roundabout, or second, follow the Trung Luong highway. Therefore, based on your starting position, choose the most suitable direction for yourself.
– Private car/bus
If you are traveling with your family or a large group, this is the best way to visit Tien Giang. You can book a private car to pick you up from anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City and drop you off at your selected location. Also, you can use the car/bus to travel during your trip here.
– Local buses:
You can buy a bus ticket to Tien Giang at the Western bus station or from travel agencies in the backpacker area of Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The bus ticket costs from 150.000 VND per ticket, depending on the type of seat or bed you prefer. Travel time takes more than 1.5 hours by car, and some of the famous bus companies we recommend include: Futa, Tuan Hiep, Vu Linh, Manh Hung…
Top things to do in Tien Giang
Thoi Son Islet
Thoi Son Islet, also known as Lan Islet (Unicon Islet), is located on the Tien River in Thoi Son commune. This tourist area has become one of the most famous places in Tien Giang, attracting many visitors every year.
The islet is a place for those who like simplicity, rusticity, and the style of Western gardens. Coming to Thoi Son, you will be able to row a boat through the canals like a true gardener, enjoy the cool water, and breathe fresh air. In addition, you can also experience catching fish by hand – a popular activity when coming to this islet.
Fruit gardens, traditional craft villages making candy, rice paper, listening to folk music, enjoying honey tea, and riding a horse-drawn carriage on the village road… are what attract many people to the area. If you want to enjoy fresh fruit, you should go in the summer because that is the time when the fruit grows most abundantly.
Location: Thoi Hoa hamlet, Thoi Son Ward, Dong Thap Province.
Vinh Trang Pagoda
Vinh Trang Pagoda is one of the oldest and most famous architectural temples in Tien Giang. The splendid yet simple features of this Buddhist construction result from the fusion of Eastern and Western architectural styles. The pagoda is surrounded by gardens of ornamental trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
At the pagoda, there are 60 statues of Buddha carved and cast from wood, bronze, and cement, and all are covered in bright yellow. These statues were cast in the late 19th or early 20th century and represent the pinnacle of sculpture in the Mekong Delta.
Address: My An Hamlet, My Phong Ward, Dong Thap Province.
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Cai Be floating market.
The market was formed by local people who cultivated and settled down the delta during the XVII – XVIII centuries. During its heyday, Cai Be floating market was known as the unsleeping market. Every day, lots of boats and rafts gather here from 3.00 – 5.00 am until late in the afternoon. They have been sold from fabrics and seafood to appliances and drinks… but the most outstanding were fruits.
Currently, agricultural products and foods are being offered to tourists and local people in this market. Although the market is often open all day, the busiest time is at sunrise.
Location: Cai Be Commune, Dong Thap Province.
Tan Phong Islet
Following Thoi Son Island is the famous Tan Phong Islet located on the romantic Tien River, next to the Cai Be floating market. At Tan Phong, you can immerse yourself in the cool, green atmosphere of the garden areas. Along with that, you can also do boating activities, swimming, enjoy attractive specialties, participate in attractive folk games, experience “bathing in the islet,” etc.
The islet is also famous for its large and succulent rambutans as well as fresh fruits from the Western Region.
Location: Hiep Duc Commune, Dong Thap Province.
Dong Tam snake farm
The Dong Tam snake farm is the center for breeding snakes that produce venom for local and export markets. The snake farm is also known as one of the largest snake conservation areas in southern Vietnam.
The farm covers up to 30 hectares and offers many services, such as eco-tourism, snake reservation, snake museum, traditional house, restaurant, and herbal garden…Here, visitors can observe the lives of more than 40 species of snakes and other animals, as well as specimens, including more than 200 king cobras.
Address: Tan Thuan B Hamlet, Kim Son Commune, Dong Thap Province.
Vinh Kim Fruit garden
Vinh Kim fruit garden is one of the most attractive places to visit in Tien Giang. This region not only has many delicious, attractive fruits but is also a famous tourist destination with cool, fresh air and many delicious dishes.
Summer is also the time when many tourists come to Vinh Kim orchard to try the most famous specialties of My Tho, such as Lo Ren star apple, Ngu Hiep durian, orange, … along with many fruits that have long been familiar to the daily menu of the Mekong Delta, such as rambutan, longan, tangerine, guava, mango…
Location: Vinh Kim Commune, Dong Thap Province
Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda
The Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda was built in the 18th century and is commonly known as the Long Tu Pagoda. Although it has been restored many times, the pagoda still retains its distinct ancient architectural features.
The main hall of the pagoda is decorated with great dignity. It is also home to many ancient statues, giant bells, and numerous couplets. There is also a cluster of stone statues depicting the life of Shakyamuni Buddha from his birth to his awakening. Listed as an ancient pagoda in Tien Giang, Linh Thuu Pagoda is a famous pilgrimage site that attracts many Buddhists to worship every day.
Location: Cho hamlet, Long Hung Commune, Dong Thap Province.
Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village
Dong Hoa Hiep is one of the four most famous ancient house villages in Vietnam. This place has a harmonious combination of Eastern and Western architecture, creating a unique look.
Coming to the ancient village, you will be able to walk on long tree-shaded paths or row a boat and admire the peaceful picture of the village.
The highlight and most tourist attraction in the ancient village, where most of the houses have existed for 150 to 200 years. These houses all have the style of Southwestern garden houses, and the most famous are: the ancient houses of Mr. Ba Duc, Mr. Xoat, Mr. Kiet,…
My Tho Roman Catholic diocese
The Roman Catholic diocese is one of the most ancient buildings in Tien Giang. It was built around 1906 and is located at 23 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Thoi Son Ward. This is the third church built in My Tho, with an overall design inspired by the Greek-Roman architecture of the Renaissance.
Around and inside the church are intricately carved patterns and motifs. Here, you will feel the majesty and antiquity, and be easily attracted by the design that the church brings.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Tien Giang, do not miss this ancient architectural work!
What are the specialties in Tien Giang?
Hủ tiếu Mỹ Tho (Mỹ Tho clear rice noodle soup): a mix of broth, tender rice noodles, toppings, fresh vegetables, herbs… The food is usually topped with seasoned ground pork, the small intestine of the pig, toasted ground dried shrimp, pork liver, coriander, green onion, and char siu pork, depending on visitors’ preferences.
Bánh Bèo (Bloating fern-shaped cakes) at Hàng Bông market: this dish comprises three parts: the plain cake made from rice flour, the filling made from mung bean, shrimp, deep-fried onion, and pork skin, and the sauce made from fish sauce, garlic, sugar, and chili pepper.
Cá lóc nướng trui (Grilled snakehead): the main ingredients forming “cá lóc nướng trui” are a wild, large, and fresh snakehead. The snakehead will be grilled on rice straws, then served with raw vegetables and tamarind sauce, sweet and sour…
Tân Phong rice snail: a hot boiled snail usually used with a mix of chili-lime fish sauce and ginger. There are other ways to process these snails, such as steaming them with coconut water, frying them with garlic and chili, and rolling rice snails with rice paper. Every dish is delicious and full of flavor.
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