Overview
My Tho is the first city in the Mekong Delta that travelers from Ho Chi Minh City reach, making it a convenient gateway for exploring the delta's river islands, floating markets, and waterways. The city serves as a popular launching point for Mekong boat tours, with local operators offering trips to river islands, floating markets, and family-run plantations.
Budget Travel · Day Trips
Before you go
Accommodation
Mid-range hotels with air-con and Wi-Fi range from 150,000 to 550,000 dong, concentrated in the 1st ward along 30/4 Street.
Activities
River Islands boat tours cost USD25 officially but can be negotiated to USD10 with local operators.
Food
Local specialties include My Tho noodles, field crabs, eels, and baked chicken—most dishes available under 50,000 dong at markets.
Money
Prices in My Tho are higher than deeper delta towns like Vinh Long and Can Tho, but still cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City.
Transport
Express buses from Ho Chi Minh City (60,000 dong, 2 hours) or local buses (33,000 dong, 3 hours) are the main access routes.