18/06/2026
IN SERIES OF LEARNING ABOUT MEKONG STORIES, we would like to share with you about the people, culture and hidden gems of the Mekong Delta in general and My Tho too.
Today is about LOCAL MARKET
As soon as you enter the market, you are welcomed by a lively atmosphere. Vendors call out to customers, people greet each other, and fresh products arrives from farms and gardens across the Mekong Delta.
The vegetables are still fresh with morning dew. Tropical fruits are piled high in colorful displays. Fish from the Mekong River, seafood, fresh meat, herbs, spices, and local ingredients fill every corner of the market.
What I love most is not only the food, but the energy of the place. Life is happening everywhere. People chat, laugh, bargain, and prepare for another day.
For visitors, Thạnh Trị Market is more than a place to shop. It is a chance to see the authentic rhythm of daily life in My Tho, to meet local people, and to experience a side of Vietnam that many tourists never get to see.
So if you visit My Tho, wake up a little earlier one morning and come explore the market with us. You might discover that the most memorable experiences are often the simplest ones.
