Having learned about Cu Chi steel land and the fertile Mekong Delta, we wanted to experience these two places. We decided to book a A Cu Chi My Tho day trip.
We were picked up in our hotel by a tour guide at 7:45 AM. From our hotel, we made the scenic drive to the historic land of Cu Chi of Ho Chi Minh City. There, we had opportunity to explore the intricate system of tunnels. we crawled through the narrow spaces and witness the intertwining kitchens, bunkers hospitals, and meeting rooms throughout. After that, we sat back watching an insightful documentary, so we learned more about the tunnel system, and its locally crafted traps.
A Cu Chi My Tho day trip
Around midday, we took a break to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch before making our way to My Tho City of Tien Giang Province. Upon our arrival, we board a boat to cruise up the Mekong River. We got to experience the region of the Delta that is comprised of 4 animal named islands—Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix (Vietnamese: Long, Lan, Qui, Phung). Along the ride, we witnessed the daily lifestyle of riverside locals.
Next, we went into smaller waterways to see the agricultural richness of the area covered with fruit orchards, coconut groves, and bee-keeping farms. Then, we experience some of the local flavors as you enjoy some honey tea, seasonal fruits, and coconut candy as you listen to the accompanying Vietnamese folk music. Finally, we sat back in our comfortable car for a ride back to our hotel at 6:00 PM.
The trip has helped us better understand the landscape and people of the southern part of Vietnam, and love Vietnam even more.
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A Cu Chi My Tho day trip
A Cu Chi My Tho day trip
