In the shimmering lights reflecting on the Saigon River, James Walker, a tourist from England, couldn't hide his excitement as he took his first night cruise on the Saigon River.
“I’ve taken evening cruises in many European cities, but the feeling in Ho Chi Minh City is very different. The atmosphere is both lively and intimate. Sitting on the deck, I enjoyed dinner while admiring the city skyline with its brightly lit skyscrapers. Interspersed with that were performances of Vietnamese folk music and dance, making the experience truly complete,” James shared.
According to James, what impressed him most was the city's vibrant yet unhurried and uncrowded nightlife. It was an unforgettable experience traveling in Ho Chi Minh City at night.

Mr. James Walker, a tourist from England, couldn't hide his excitement at his first time participating in a night cruise on the Saigon River.
Also choosing to explore the city after dark, Yuki Tanaka, a Japanese tourist, had high praise for the night-time double-decker bus tour.
“Sitting on the top deck of the bus, I could see famous landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Post Office, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street... The city at night was very bright and vibrant. The tour guide explained the history and culture in easy-to-understand English, helping me learn more about Ho Chi Minh City in just a few short hours,” Yuki shared.
According to Yuki, this type of tour is particularly suitable for first-time visitors to Vietnam, as it is convenient, safe, and allows them to clearly experience the "pulse" of the city at night.

Viewed from the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is quite dazzling, colorful, and attractive to tourists seeking to explore.
Ho Chi Minh City is currently considered the "City That Never Sleeps," and therefore, nighttime activities in Ho Chi Minh City have become increasingly diverse and abundant. Many night tours not only attract tourists but also gradually create unique features and establish their own brands.
Reporters from the News and Nation newspaper observed that nighttime tourism services in Ho Chi Minh City are beginning to be warmly received by tourists. Besides double-decker bus tours and Saigon River cruises, nighttime tours exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, nighttime animal viewing tours at the Saigon Zoo, tours to Cholon to watch lion dances, as well as entertainment and culinary spaces on Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien pedestrian streets and other nighttime food streets, are always bustling with visitors.

Tourists can experience the full range of nightlife and entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City by taking a 5-star cruise on the Saigon River.
Particularly after the administrative merger with Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the city's night tourism space and products have expanded, increasing its attractiveness to domestic and international tourists with new destinations such as the Saigon River waterfront pedestrian zone (Thu Dau Mot area) or the Vung Tau beach area. Connecting night tourism products between the city center and these areas is expected to create a new face for Ho Chi Minh City's tourism in the future.

From the ship's deck, tourists can enjoy a beautiful view of the Ba Son Bridge at night.
According to tourism businesses, current night tours are highly segmented and suitable for many different groups. While night animal viewing tours at the Saigon Zoo are suitable for families and young children, tours of the Cu Chi Tunnels target older adults and international tourists; and cruises on the Saigon River cater to a segment of customers seeking a more immersive experience. The common thread among these products is that they offer a completely different experience compared to daytime tours, creating a unique appeal for night tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City is introducing 5-star cruise ships to enhance the appeal of its nighttime tourism offerings.
According to statistics from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, in November alone, the city welcomed approximately 780,000 international visitors and 4.2 million domestic visitors, generating nearly 28.5 trillion VND in tourism revenue. For the first 11 months of the year, total tourism revenue reached nearly 234 trillion VND. The city is focusing on developing high value-added products such as night tourism, culinary tourism, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism.
According to Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, developing night tourism is not only about extending the length of stay or increasing tourist spending, but also a way to tell new stories about the city.
According to Ms. Hieu, the future direction of the tourism industry is to improve the "quality" of nighttime products, from experiential content and tour scenarios to accompanying services. "Each night tour needs its own story, connected to the history, culture, urban life, and people of Ho Chi Minh City, so that tourists not only visit but also feel, remember, and want to return," Ms. Hieu added.

Tourists enjoy experiencing Ho Chi Minh City at night by riding a double-decker bus.
According to Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu, Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on regional and spatial linkages in the development of night tourism. Products will be designed as a chain, connecting the city center with new areas, linking cultural experiences - cuisine - entertainment - shopping, instead of operating in isolation.
Simultaneously, the city encourages businesses to invest in innovative products, apply technology, improve safety standards and service quality, aiming to build an image of Ho Chi Minh City at night that is both vibrant, modern, and rich in identity, capable of competing with major destinations in the region.

Double-decker buses have been put into operation to transport tourists to visit famous historical and cultural sites in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tourists admire the headquarters of the People's Committee and People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City at night.

Many tourists take the opportunity to capture beautiful aerial views of Ho Chi Minh City as they pass under the Ba Son Bridge.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/thu-vi-voi-nhung-tour-kham-pha-tp-ho-chi-minh-ve-dem-20251218083128119.htm
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