Tien Giang is a province with a strong position in ecotourism in the Mekong Delta. In particular, Thoi Son island with typical ecology of the Mekong river region is a Tien Giang tourist destination not to be missed.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Ben Tre Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket:
Spend-time: One and a half hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: Located in Thoi Hoa hamlet, Thoi Son commune, My Tho city, Tien Giang province.
Added values: Visiting Thoi Son island, from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho takes about 70km. You move in the direction of National Highway 1A towards the West, to Trung Luong junction, then turn into My Tho – Tien Giang territory. Go to My Tho Tourist Wharf on April 30 to buy entrance tickets. Sitting on a boat helps you see the life of the people raising fish and watching the beauty of Rach Mieu bridge, enjoy the charming landscape with zigzag canals, and on two sides are rows of cool water coconuts.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre? Ben Tre City (22 minutes), Son Doc Rice paper village (52 minutes), Ben Tre Brick Factory (20 km), Hung Phong coconut basket weaving craft village – Giong Trom (Ben Tre) (21 km), Vien Minh Pagoda (34 km), Ben Tre Coconut Candy (37 km),…
2. Travel Guide to Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre
Thoi Son islet, also known as Unicorn island, is likened to the precious jewels of the Tien River. Covering the entire dune is an immense green, with a system of interlaced canals, fertile soil, luxuriant fruit trees in four seasons, becoming an ideal Western tourist destination.
Thoi Son islet is the largest of the four dunes on this stretch of river, with an area of about 1,200 hectares, and is considered the most harmonious in the Four Spirits Con (Long – Lan – Quy – Phung). Although located on the same river, Con Thoi Son and Con Tan Long (Long Con) belong to My Tho city, Tien Giang province; and Quy and Phung islets in Chau Thanh district, Ben Tre province.
In the past, the people of Con Thoi Son island mainly lived by fishing and aquaculture, along with growing fruit trees in rotation, producing many kinds of juicy fruits such as: longan, sapote, orange, tangerine, pomelo, durian, bananas, jackfruit, mango… Later, people on the dunes have developed more beekeeping for honey, some households also make puff pastry, rice paper, coconut candy, jam, handicrafts… to serve customers.
3. What to Do –See – Eat at Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre
Traveling to Thoi Son islet, visitors will have the opportunity to sit on dinghies, be skillfully paddled by a pretty village woman, down the winding small creeks and watch the rows of nipa palm (water coconut trees) trees grow close together.
Walking around the dunes on a bicycle or a horse-drawn carriage, reminiscing about some old memories… then strolling along country roads, visiting orchards, visiting traditional craft villages: coconut candy factories, rice paper, wine making, honey bee farm…
Visitors will enjoy picking ripe fruit by hand from the tree, then taste the flavorful longan flower honey tea and chat with the simple people of Con Thoi Son village.
In particular, at Con Thoi Son, visitors also have the opportunity to become real farmers in the traditional Ba ba costume and towel that are typical of the South, together excitedly slap the ditch to catch fish, so that the mud is very dirty. Participating in attractive Southern folk games: swinging, catching ducks in the pond, cock fighting, catching fish, boat racing…
After having fun, visitors will enjoy the garden-style dishes at Con Thoi Son such as grilled catfish, steamed snakehead fish, fried giant fish, goby hotpot… while listening to Don Ca Tai Tu and then lay back on hammocks in the middle of green orchards.
In Thoi Son, there is also a service selling souvenirs, with special gifts made from coconut. In addition, the accommodation services of Thoi Son Tien Giang Island are increasingly developing, now there are homestays for overnight stay in homestays or high-class resorts (lodge island) in the countryside, with swimming pools, restaurants, karaoke, etc. jet skiing on the river… At night, Thoi Son is also very romantic with the clear moon, cool wind, and vast river…
4. Free Itineraries from VeMekong
As a local travel expert, we have some ideas for you to think about.
From Ben Tre city center:
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Ben Tre. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Ben Tre daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
5. Google Maps of Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre
Google Maps made a name for itself helping people travel from one place to another, avoid traffic (You probably know the route from your hotel to the gas station by heart, but what you can’t be sure about is gridlock), measure a distance, get back to the hotel on time, share the location…
6. Visit Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. Those days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from Google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Ben Tre village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Ben Tre.
7. Responsible Travel and Advice Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre
Don’t get us wrong. But we assure you that you totally agree with us. “Do not give candy and things to the children when you plan to visit any local villages”, the kids will leave the school and follow the sweets and later they find some things to give you or sell to you. The garden is a little forest, don’t pick and touch the flowers or fruits without the local’s smiles. We deal with traveling green and leaving green behind, not plastic. Top tip: Vemekong.com are some of the companies that care a lot about responsible travel and local respectation.
8. Amazing Video flycam/drone of Thoi Son Island in My Tho – Ben Tre (4k)
If a picture says a thousand words, it stands to reason that the video says many times more.
9. Incredible Tips for Photography, Specialists, KOLs, Media and Influencers
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10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is near the riverside, this will help you out the best option. Then you can hire a scooter, car or bike and explore it by yourself and I hope you have an amazing Mekong Delta river sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Ben Tre homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Ben Tre or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Ben Tre responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Ben Tre food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Ben Tre cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cai Mon durian, Phu Le Rice Wine, coconut wine, coconut candy, coconut rice, snail pancake, elephant ear fish, Coconut Worm, Young Coconut Salad with Shrimp & Pork…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Ben Tre in the rainy season, as Ben Tre always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Ben Tre tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Ben Tre brick & pottery kiln, Coconut Candy Traditional Village & Small Canals, mighty Mekong river cruise, educational tour and community tour in Ben Tre, Ben Tre homestay 2D1N, cocohome homestay, Ben Tre cycling tours, Son Doc Puff Rice Paper Village, Dong Khoi Guerrilla Village, Vam Ho bird sanctuary, Cai Mon Ornamental Flower Village in Cho Lach, Ben Tre Museum, An Hiep Nhon Thanh Mat Weaving Villages, Ben Tre Night Market, Phung Island (Phoenix islet), Thoi Son Island, Turtle Islet (Con Quy)…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Ben Tre province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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