From river markets to tropical orchards: Take a taste of Vietnam's Tien Giang
The Mekong province is around an hour away from Saigon, and has everything to provide the perfect getaway. Video by Nhat Tan Thoi Son Islet The small islet sits downstream on the Tien River, one of the two tributaries of the Mekong River in Vietnam, which the province is named after. Visitors can pay to take a boat ride under coconut canopies along canals that zigzag through the islet. Or you can take a horse and cart. The islet is known for its tropical orchards which fruit between July and October. Vinh Trang Pagoda This Buddhist pagoda is hidden in an orchard of nearly two hectares (4.9 acres) outside My Tho , the provincial capital. The scenic backdrop adds to the religious experience, and the pagoda combines Asian and European designs. The flower village in Man Dinh Hong is four kilometers (2.5 miles) to the west of My Tho. It is the main supplier of flowers and ornamental trees during the Lunar New Year in southern Vietnam. Several families have plan...