Admire Ho Chi Minh City from the river for less than $1
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 10:01 GMT+7
Tourists to Ho Chi Minh City can see the southern metropolis from a very different angle for only VND15,000 (US$0.63) on a water bus trip on Saigon River.
The Saigon WaterBus project, which was put into operation in mid-2017, has become a popular service chosen by many locals and visitors to Ho Chi Minh City, especially on weekends.
The water bus offers less-heavy traffic and a quieter commuting experience to its passengers, while giving them a chance to admire the city from the river.
A 50-minute tour carries commuters on an 11km route from Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 through three stations before its last stop in Linh Dong Ward under Thu Duc City.
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| A file photo shows a delegation of experts and representatives of Ho Chi Minh City authorities taking a water bus tour to survey the Saigon River. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre |
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| A photo shows a water bus traveling on the Saigon River with landmark buildings in the background. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre |
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| Children view through windows while traveling on a water bus on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
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| Water buses pass by the Thu Thiem Bridge connecting Binh Thanh District and Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
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| A group of passengers pose for a photo while taking a water bus trip on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Spectators view landscapes along the Saigon River from a water bus. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Vietnam's highest building Landmark 81 in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, as viewed from the river. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
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| A photo taken from a water bus captures a boat passing by Ho Chi Minh City skyscrapers. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
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| The Mui Den Do park project in District 7, which is expected to be a tourist attraction in the future, is seen from a water bus. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre |
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| Tourists often prefer to sit on the back of the water bus for a panoramic view. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre |
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| Domestic and foreign tourists disembark after a water bus trip in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Duyen Phan / Tuoi Tre |
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