Area:2,484.2 sq. km Population: 1,717.4 thousand habitants (2006) Capital: Mytho City. Administrative divisions:- Town: Go Cong. - Districts: Cai Be, Cai Lay, Chau Thanh, Cho Gao, Go Cong Tay, Go Cong Dong, Tan Phuoc, Tan Phu Dong. Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Khmer, Tay.
Location: Vinh Trang Pagoda is located in a large garden in My Phong Commune, MythoCity, TienGiangProvince. Characteristics: The architecture of the pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types of architecture, creating the splendid, but simple features of this Buddhist pagoda.
Location: ThoiSonIsland, accessible by a 45-minute boat ride on the MekongRiver from MythoCity, is located in Chau Thanh District, TienGiangProvince. Characteristics: The path through the island is bordered with fruit trees bearing plums, mangoes, and longans.
Location: Cai Be Floating Market is held where the TienGiangRiver forms the border between the provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Ben Tre. It takes about one hour to reach the market from the town of Vinh Long Province. Characteristics: Approximately 400 to 500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables, and other products are anchored along the banks of the river, from 5 am to 5 pm every day.
Location: Dong Tam Snake-Breeding Farm is 12km from MythoCity, TienGiangProvince. Characteristics: The snake farm is a center for breeding snakes producing venom for exportation.
