Opening of Ho Chi Minh City high-speed train

Representatives of leaders, departments and agencies of Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria - Vung Tau province cut the ribbon to inaugurate the high-speed train route Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Bui Hoa An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, stated that tourism and waterway transport are identified as characteristics of Ho Chi Minh City. In particular, the opening of the high-speed ferry route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao will increase connectivity with the provinces in the Southeast region.

Opening of high-speed boat with more than 1,000 seats, from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao in just 4 hours

At the same time, it helps people have more choices when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao - an attractive tourist destination with beautiful beaches, pristine natural scenery, and sacred historical relics, associated with the heroic history of our nation's struggle for independence, freedom and national unification.

According to Mr. An, currently, to get to Con Dao from Ho Chi Minh City, there are two methods of transportation. One is by air (about 50 minutes), the other is by car and speedboat from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau, Con Dao.

Mr. Vu Van Khuong, Deputy General Director of Phu Quoc Expressway Joint Stock Company (investor) affirmed that from now on people can go directly from Saigon - Hiep Phuoc port to Con Dao in about 4 hours.

"It can be said that this will be a new choice, bringing a travel experience to people and tourists with the waterway from Saigon - Hiep Phuoc port in Nha Be district, through Soai Rap - Dong Tranh bay - East Sea to Ben Dam port in Con Dao. We expect to join hands to connect the region, develop the economy - society, and tourism," said Mr. Khuong.

The high-speed boat on the Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao route is named Thang Long.

The ship will depart from Saigon - Hiep Phuoc port (Ho Chi Minh City)

The ship can accommodate more than 1,000 people.

The stairs are securely fixed at Saigon - Hiep Phuoc wharf.

Delegates visit the Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao high-speed train

Delegates and people visit the Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao high-speed train on the morning of May 13.

All positions on the ship are staffed and monitored.

All positions on the ship are staffed and monitored.

The canteen area is located on the 2nd floor of the ship.

Along both sides of the train there are windows and railings for people to enjoy the scenery while the train is running.

The ship can operate in level 8 wind conditions while still ensuring high stability, reducing seasickness, and ensuring safety for people on the journey.

There is a shuttle bus to take the high-speed train from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao.

The high-speed boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao is called Thang Long, 77.46m long, 9.49m wide, can carry up to 1,017 people, and has a speed of up to 35 nautical miles/hour. In addition, the boat also has many modern equipment, ensuring the highest standards of the world's maritime safety system, and has a fast speed. The entire route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao takes about 4 hours, and from Vung Tau to Con Dao takes more than 3 hours.

Regarding ticket prices, the Ho Chi Minh City - Con Dao route has ticket prices ranging from 615,000 - 1.1 million VND/trip depending on the passenger, ticket class and departure time. For now, the company will arrange a shuttle bus from 23/9 Park departing at 5:00 - 5:20 am for the journey to Saigon - Hiep Phuoc Port.

HA (according to Tuoi Tre)

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