My Tho is located on the Northern banks of the Mekong river and is the closest town in the Delta area to Ho Chi Minh City, about 2 hours drive away. In the center of the town close to the river there is a large market that sells home accessories. Around the My Tho area you will find a maze of small canals that can be explored and four famous islands (Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle and Unicorn island). Other places to visit are the Long An plantations.