Thoi Son Islet

A sampan in the water-coconut channel · Dongdilac · Pexels License

A green islet in the Tien River, famous for fruit orchards, honey and the sweet melodies of don ca tai tu.

Thoi Son Islet, also known as Lan Islet, is one of the four 'sacred-animal' islets adrift in the gentle Tien River. Setting foot on the islet, visitors wander into lush orchards of longan, durian and green-skinned pomelo. Locals offer guests honey tea with kumquat, fresh fruit picked straight from the garden, and the chance to hear artists perform don ca tai tu, the cultural heritage of southern Vietnam. Best of all is riding a sampan as ao-ba-ba-clad girls paddle through small canals shaded by water-coconut palms. A day in Thoi Son captures the wholehearted, hospitable soul of the Mekong countryside.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Thoi Son Islet?

May to August, when the fruit is in full season

How much does it cost to visit Thoi Son Islet?

150,000 VND full tour package

How long do you need at Thoi Son Islet?

Half a day

What are the opening hours of Thoi Son Islet?

08:00 - 17:00 daily

Did you know

It is one of four islets named after the sacred animals — Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix — on the Tien River.
It is famous for beekeeping for honey and lush fruit orchards.
Southern don ca tai tu is regularly performed for visitors here.
Paddling a sampan through water-coconut canals is a signature experience not to be missed.

Travel tips

Take a boat from My Tho pier to enjoy the Tien River scenery on the way to the islet.
Join a group tour for the full package of fruit orchards and don ca tai tu.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%B9_lao_Th%E1%BB%9Bi_S%C6%A1n

Updated: 2026-08-06