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My Tho
Country Fact: South Vietnam
My Tho, a capital of Tien Giang Province,
is an inland port in the Mekong River Delta which is two-hour drive from
Ho Chi Minh City. It is a transportation and commercial center for a rich
agricultural region and has some manufacturing industries. It is also
noted for its exuberant orchards and immense rice fields. My Tho was
controlled by the Cambodians until it was annexed by the Annamese in the
late 17th century. It was under French rule from 1862 to 1954.
Boat tour on the Mekong River is the
amusing activity in My Tho. Attractions in My Tho are orchards and rice
fields on Phoenix Island, Thoi Son Island, Vinh Trang Pagoda and Dong Tan
Snake Farm.
South
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | Vung
Tau | Tay Ninh | My Tho
| Con Dao Island | Phu
Quoc Island
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