Phu My is the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City, which is best explored on foot so that you can escape the bustle and find tranquil parks, peaceful pagodas and timeless alleyways. You may also cruise down one of the great rivers of the world, the Mekong. In Vietnam, the river divides itself into dozens of tributaries and becomes the Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) that fan out into a rich delta, covered with green rice paddies and orchards of coconuts, mangos, pineapples and bananas. On your river boat, head toward Thoi Son Island to taste the local fruits and honey tea.