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Cồn Thới Sơn, also known as Cồn Lân (part of the quartet: Dragon – Unicorn – Turtle – Phoenix), lies in the downstream of the Tiền River, belonging to Thới Sơn Commune, Mỹ Tho City, Tiền Giang Province. It's a Tiền Giang tourist destination with orchards, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Cù lao Thới Sơn with characteristic coconut palms on both sides (Photo by ST)
Traveling to Cồn Thới Sơn
To reach Cồn Thới Sơn, tourists can go by two ways: by waterway and by roadway.
Waterway: Depending on where you're coming from, choose either the 30/4 tourist boat dock in Mỹ Tho City or the old ferry terminal at Rạch Miễu in Bến Tre to rent a boat to cross to the islet.
These are two reputable tourist reception points always with boats available; you just need to arrive and rent a boat to Thới Sơn.
Roadway: Drive up to Rạch Miễu Bridge, in the middle section, there's 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 right at the entrance to Cồn Thới Sơn, approximately 60,000 VND per person!
Isn't the way to Cồn Thới Sơn easy, right? (Photo by ST)
Having fun at Cù lao Thới Sơn
Cù lao Thới Sơn is a large floating landmass in the middle of the Tiền River with an area of over 50 hectares. The 6000 households living here are daily preserving the natural beauty of their homeland together. Perhaps part of what makes Cù lao Thới Sơn attractive to tourists is its unique characteristics. The tourist area of Cồn Thới Sơn has been invested in more heavily in recent years, with a system of five islets.
Kayaking on the islet - an exciting experience (Photo by ST)
Cù lao Thới Sơn is a piece of land blessed by nature more than any other islet. Here, there's a vast network of orchards and abundant fruit gardens. Visiting Cồn Thới Sơn, tourists can leisurely cruise on the cool, green water, admiring the fruitful orchards on either side of the road.
This is the fruit orchard of Tiền Giang that never runs out (Photo by ST)
According to experienced travelers to Cồn Thới Sơn, the fruit trees on the islet are abundant all year round, but the most bustling time is in summer. Serving as a fruit supply for many wholesale markets in Tiền Giang Province, the fruits on the islet are of the highest quality. Whether it's rambutans, milk apples, or longans, every fruit is fresh and sweet like the hearts of the locals here.
Tourists enjoying traditional Southern music at Cù lao Thới Sơn (Photo by ST)
Exploring the fruit gardens, tourists can stroll along winding stone paths, enjoying the fruits directly in the garden. On the islet, there are areas of cottages serving as resting stops for visitors. In the fresh air, vast space, listening to a piece of traditional music suddenly brings a feeling of peaceful relaxation to life!
Catching pond fish is a quick-hand, sharp-eye game of the islanders (Photo by ST)
Not only that, tourists also have the opportunity to experience being a real fruit garden farmer through fishing activities with the islanders. “Pond fish are delicious but catching them is quite challenging,” those who have experienced this activity once will surely have the same thought.
The “slap-the-canal fish-catching” form is very popular among young groups (Photo by ST)
Even more exciting, you can explore Cồn Thới Sơn in Tiền Giang on horseback. The horses here are very gentle, friendly, and can take you for a ride around the villages in Thới Sơn.
Riding horses to explore the villages, breathing in the fresh air (Photo by ST)
What to eat at Cù lao Thới Sơn?
After a day of wandering through the orchards, you must indulge in Tiền Giang specialties, right? After a tiring day of exploration, enjoying the local dishes of Tiền Giang is the perfect way to end a day of orchard tourism.
Rustic dishes of the Mekong Delta (Photo by ST)
Photo by ST
Among these dishes, those who have experienced “slap-the-canal fish-catching” will never forget the aroma of grilled fish in the garden. Enjoying the fruits of labor like a true local, tourists will feel a part of the simple joy in the daily life of the people of Cồn Thới Sơn. The victorious fish caught by visitors will be skillfully prepared by chefs into grilled fish, fried fish, and more, all fragrant and delicious!
Fragrant grilled fish with the scent of countryside grass, fragrant with the fruits of labor (Photo by ST)
Admission to Cồn Thới Sơn is free, with average costs for all services here starting from only 200,000 VND per person. A very suitable price for a refreshing weekend orchard tour, isn't it? Plan your visit to Cồn Thới Sơn now, VNTRIP guarantees you won't be disappointed with the experience here!
