Returning to the journey of seeing Ho Chi Minh City on a cruise along the Saigon River after many years, Mr. Nguyen Ky Nam (Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City) felt proud of the city's development.
"Today, watching the sunset from the boat, I found the Saigon River very beautiful, the scenery on both banks is poetic. I believe this sunset tour will be a memorable experience for both city residents and tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City" - Mr. Nam excitedly shared.
As for Ms. Nguyen Cam Tu (Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City), the trip brought many new emotions.
"Living in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 30 years, but only when I sit on a train, can I fully see the development on both sides of the river with many modern works. Cool space, pleasant, gentle music. This is a suitable choice to welcome international friends or relax with family" - Ms. Tu shared.
The sunset tour on the Saigon River has just been launched by Dong Duong Sailing Fishing Company Limited. The cruise ship departs at 5pm every day from Saigon port, taking visitors to many outstanding destinations combined with culinary experiences and art performances.
The journey lasted more than an hour, opening up a unique view of the bridge architecture, skyscrapers and the city's beauty when the sunset.
With prices ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 VND/guest, the tour is suitable for many groups of visitors with different needs. At the same time, it opens up opportunities to develop the potential of waterway tourism in Ho Chi Minh City.
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. An Son Lam - Director of Dong Duong Sailing Ship Company Limited said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of river tourists in Ho Chi Minh City increased significantly.
In addition, the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival held in recent years has also contributed to creating a spread, promoting the development of waterway tourism. The city has a policy of focusing resources to stimulate and prioritize the development of this type.
"In order to effectively exploit the potential of water resources of Ho Chi Minh City, the unit has put into operation a sunset tour on the Saigon River in the summer - the time to attract a large number of domestic tourists from many regions to enjoy the sunset" - Mr. Lam assessed.
In addition, every afternoon, the Hop on - Hop off double-decker bus will pass through Saigon port, people and tourists can get off at this point to experience the sunset tour on the Saigon River. This is a potential type of tourism, contributing to promoting cultural and historical values and connecting destinations in Ho Chi Minh City.
