Cồn Thới Sơn - a heavenly retreat amidst the waters of Tien Giang

For those who appreciate the picturesque landscapes of Tien Giang, you've surely heard about Cồn Thới Sơn. Why do people eagerly gather on this garden islet every weekend? What is the irresistible charm of Cồn Thới Sơn?

Miet Vuon tourism is increasingly favored by people in the South (Photo by ST)

Geographical location of Cồn Thới Sơn

Cồn Thới Sơn, also known as Cồn Lân (in the quartet of mythical creatures: Dragon – Unicorn – Tortoise – Phoenix), is situated in the lower reaches of the Tiền River, in Thới Sơn commune, My Tho City, Tien Giang province. This is a Tien Giang tourism destination attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every weekend.

Thới Sơn Island with characteristic coconut rows on both sides (Photo by ST)

Traveling to Thới Sơn Island

To reach Cồn Thới Sơn, visitors can choose between two options: by water and by land:

Đường thủy: Depending on your starting point, choose either the 30/4 tourist pier in My Tho City or the old Rạch Miễu ferry pier on the Ben Tre side to rent a boat to the islet.

These are two reputable tourist boarding points, always with available boats. Just come and rent a boat to Thới Sơn.

Đường bộ: Drive your vehicle up to Rạch Miễu Bridge, and at the midway point, there is a side road leading to the islet. This road is suitable for both motorcycles and cars.

For larger vehicles, you'll need to pay a road toll at the toll booth at the entrance to Cồn Thới Sơn, about 60,000 VND per person!

Is the road to Thới Sơn Islet easy, right? (Photo ST)

Enjoying at Thới Sơn Islet

Thới Sơn Islet is a large floating land in the middle of the Tiền River with an area of ​​over 50 hectares. The 6000 households living here together preserve the natural beauty of their homeland. Thới Sơn Islet attracts tourists partly because of this characteristic. The Thới Sơn Islet tourist area has been invested more in recent years, with a system of islets from 1 to 5.

Cruising on the islet - an interesting experience (Photo ST)

Cù lao Thới Sơn is a piece of land that receives more natural advantages than other islets. Here, there is a large system of lush gardens and abundant fruit orchards. When visiting Thới Sơn Islet, tourists can immerse themselves in the cool blue water, admiring the fruit gardens on both sides of the road.

This is the fruit orchard of Tiền Giang that never runs out (Photo ST)

According to those who have experience in traveling to Thới Sơn Islet, fruit trees on the islet are abundant throughout the year but most abundant in summer. As a source of fruit supply for many wholesale markets in Tiền Giang province, the fruits on the islet are of the highest quality. Whether it's rambutan, longan, or lychee, every fruit is fresh and sweet, just like the hearts of the people here.

Tourists listen to traditional music in Thới Sơn Islet (Photo ST)

Explore the fruit orchards, visitors can stroll along winding stone paths, enjoying fruits directly in the orchard. On the islet, there are areas with cottages serving as stopping points for visitors. In the fresh air, spacious surroundings, listening to traditional folk music suddenly makes life feel peaceful and serene!

Fishing for fruits is a quick and nimble game of the locals (Photo ST)

Not only that, tourists also have the opportunity to experience being a real fruit orchard farmer through fishing activities with the locals on the islet. 'The fruit orchard fish is delicious but catching it is quite challenging,' those who have tried this experience will surely think the same way.

This form of 'slapping the ditch to catch fish' is very popular among young groups (Photo ST)

Adding to the excitement, you can also explore Thới Sơn Islet, Tiền Giang on horseback. The horses here are very gentle, friendly, and can take you on a ride around the villages in Thới Sơn.

Riding horses to explore the rustic villages, breathing in the fresh air (Photo ST)

What to eat on Thới Sơn Islet?

After wandering through the fruit orchards, you must indulge in the specialties of Tiền Giang, right? After a day of exploring, enjoying the homeland specialties of Tiền Giang is the perfect way to end a day of orchard tourism.

Delight in the rustic dishes of the Mekong Delta (Photo ST)

Photo ST

Among these dishes, those who have experienced 'tát mương bắt cá' will never forget the taste of grilled fish in the orchard. Enjoying the fruits of labor like a true local, tourists will feel a simple joy in the daily life of the people of Thới Sơn Islet. The victorious fish caught by you will be skillfully turned into delicious grilled or deep-fried dishes by the chefs, exuding tempting aromas!

Fragrant aroma of grilled fish with the scent of native grass fields, fragrance of labor achievements (Photo ST)

Explore Cồn Thới Sơn for free, with an average cost for all services starting from only 200,000 VND per person. A very reasonable price for a weekend ecotourism trip to refresh your spirit, right? Plan your visit to Cồn Thới Sơn now; mytourblogs.com guarantees you won't be disappointed with the experience here!