Visit interesting tourist spots, enjoy the breeze on the Saigon River

Cruising on the Saigon River, you can visit many attractions, admire the scenery on both sides of the river, enjoy the cuisine and enjoy the cool river breeze.

Nha Rong Wharf - Ho Chi Minh Museum (District 1) on the Saigon River

The building has historical significance, one of the symbols of the city named after Uncle Ho - Photo: TU TRUNG

As a historical construction, Nha Rong Wharf and Ho Chi Minh Museum is a destination located right in the center of the city named after Uncle Ho, facing the most beautiful location of the Saigon River . It was at this port that on June 5, 1911, the young man Nguyen Ai Quoc left Vietnam for France, starting his journey to find a way to save the country.

In addition to admiring the architectural work with a harmonious combination of Asian and European beauty, the museum is also a journey back in history for visitors to fully understand the life of a respected leader. This place has 9 galleries with many photos and artifacts associated with the historical stages of President Ho Chi Minh.

Bach Dang Park and Ferry Station (District 1)

Not far downstream, Bach Dang park and ferry station are always bustling with visitors buying ferry tickets to visit the river. From this pier, the journey to explore the city center begins in District 1.

Bach Dang Park with its green grass and sparkling lights attracts tourists to walk, play, take photos on the riverbank or have a picnic for the whole family on weekends - Photo: MINH HUYEN

District 1 People's Committee facing Nguyen Hue walking street and Saigon river - Photo: MINH HUYEN

District 1 has many iconic attractions, such as the Independence Palace , Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, Ben Thanh Market, District 1 People's Committee, City Theater and Museum of Fine Arts...

Many crowded shopping centers include Vincom Dong Khoi, Saigon Center, Bitexco building and Nguyen Hue walking street which is always bustling with cafes, restaurants, fashion and cosmetic shops and art galleries.

Ba Son Bridge (Thu Duc)

This is the place to enjoy the breeze and watch the city light up beautifully, modernly and dynamically - Photo: MINH KHANG

Connecting the center of District 1 and Thu Duc City, Ba Son Bridge is a new project inaugurated at the end of April 2022. In addition to creating convenience in traffic, the bridge is gradually becoming a beautiful symbol that changes the appearance of the city.

Ba Son Bridge has a dedicated pedestrian path. Anyone who goes up the bridge wants to have a beautiful photo as a souvenir.

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Phap Hoa Pagoda, Chantarangsay Pagoda (District 3)

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is brilliant during major holidays - Photo: MINH HUYEN

These are three very beautiful pagodas in District 3 and one side faces the Nhieu Loc Canal. On full moon days, major Buddhist holidays, all three pagodas are beautifully lit with lanterns and attract many local people to come and worship Buddha.

Besides Vietnam National Pagoda, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, built in 1964, is also one of the places where important Buddhist events in Ho Chi Minh City often take place. The solemn and peaceful pagoda in the heart of the city is both a spiritual support for the people and a tourist attraction on the map of domestic and foreign tourists.

Chantarangsay Temple glows in golden light and its unique architecture is intricately carved down to every detail - Photo: MINH HUYEN

Chantarangsay is the first Khmer temple in Saigon. Located on the banks of the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal , this temple, resplendent in golden light with many small, intricately carved towers, was built in 1946.

Not only has religious significance, the pagoda is also a place to preserve culture and is the center of cultural activities of the Khmer community in Ho Chi Minh City.

If there is a place to release the most beautiful and sparkling flower lanterns, Saigon people will immediately think of Phap Hoa Pagoda. Located right next to Nhieu Loc Canal, the pagoda was established in 1928 and has been restored many times to have a peaceful and serene beauty by the canal. On major holidays, the pagoda shines in the lanterns hanging along the banks of Nhieu Loc Canal, attracting the eyes of anyone passing by.

Khanh Hoi Bridge - Vinh Khanh culinary street (District 4)

All the special dishes of Ho Chi Minh City can be found here, especially snails - Photo: MINH HUYEN

The bustling, bustling street style of Saigon people must mention Vinh Khanh culinary area. This place is planned as a culinary area with a series of vibrant eateries from seafood, hot pot, grilled to snacks loved by young people.

Fatima Binh Trieu Parish (Thu Duc)

Fatima Binh Trieu is a beautiful, charming church located on the banks of the Saigon River - Photo: VO LINH

With a strong Gothic style, this beautiful Catholic church is also located on a romantic riverside location, overlooking the brilliant Binh Trieu Bridge. On major holidays, the church is splendidly decorated, lighting up a corner of the riverbank.

Thanh Da Tourist Village, Binh Quoi (Binh Thanh)

Romantic river scene at tourist areas and restaurants in Binh Quoi, Thanh Da - Photo: MINH HUYEN

One of the most popular weekend destinations for families and groups is the tourist villages of Thanh Da and Binh Quoi.

Located on the banks of the Saigon River, with cool river breeze, bright sunshine, and green grass, people often organize family parties, full-month parties, birthdays, company sports events with camping activities, enjoying river cuisine, boating, playing sports, walking or fishing... enjoying the peace and rusticity on weekends.

Many large green areas create garden space on Thanh Da peninsula on the banks of Saigon River - Photo: MINH HUYEN

Quang San Art Museum (Thu Duc)

This museum is located on the banks of the Saigon River, in the bustling Thao Dien area - Photo: Quangsanartmuseum

This exhibition space allows you to have a quiet moment to immerse yourself in more than 1,000 works of art, nourishing your soul and aesthetics. Quang San Art Museum also continuously launches exhibitions with many themes to honor the talents of artists and create a space for in-depth conversation for like-minded souls.

After enjoying the paintings, you can stop by bustling restaurants to enjoy cuisine from many countries such as America, France, India, Korea, China, Thailand, Japan... and enjoy the river breeze.

Phu Chau Floating Temple (Go Vap)

Phu Chau floating temple is surrounded by rivers and water - Photo: TTD

For 300 years, Phu Chau floating temple has been located in the middle of the Vam Thuat River, surrounded by water on all sides. It has been covered with many mysterious legends that are still told today. People have passed on to each other about the sacredness and the ability to make wishes come true at this temple, so tourists from everywhere tell each other to come and worship and pray for peace.

People flock to the temple to worship and pray for peace - Photo: TTD

The Floating Temple is a small temple with a rather unique architecture. The green glazed tile roof has a set of four sacred animals. The campus has three connected buildings, on the roof are statues of dragons worshiping the pearl, the Nine-Piece Tower, the scroll and the delicate lotus. Besides worshiping Buddha, the temple also worships many sacred holy mothers, including Lady Thuy. This is a characteristic of the spiritual culture of the people of the South.

Binh Dong Wharf (District 8)

Every spring, Binh Dong wharf is filled with apricot blossoms, turning a long stretch of the river bright yellow, forming a flower market - Photo: VO LINH

Nowhere is as bright and cheerful as Binh Dong wharf every early morning, when ships loaded with sweet fruits from the provinces gather in Ho Chi Minh City to trade and do business, especially near the Lunar New Year.

The daily life of the Southern river region is partly recreated at Binh Dong wharf. That is also the reason why domestic and international tourists are very curious and want to learn about this place.

There are many other destinations hidden on both sides of the Saigon River. Please share with Tuoi Tre Online your experiences traveling by river to the email address tto@tuoitre.com.vn.

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