Saigon is more than 300 years old. It is considered as the largest economic and cultural center of Vietnam.
The process of "greening" the water from heavy pollution and turning into an attractive and relaxing destination has changed the subconsciousness of the city dwellers about the past image of the blackened and illy-smelled water.
. Tour Timings:
00:00 – 00:40 |
Welcome on board. Saigon is more than 300 years old. It is considered as the largest economic and cultural center of Vietnam. Visitors listen to the guides’ explanations about the history of this well-known water way located right within the center of the city. The process of "greening" the water from heavy pollution and turning into an attractive and relaxing destination has changed the subconsciousness of the city dwellers about the past image of the blackened and illy-smelled water. (15’) Continue to cruise past several bridges such as · Cong Ly Bridge · Hai ba Trung (Kieu) Bridge · Tran Khanh Du bridge · Hoang Hoa Tham bridge · Bong bridge · Bui Huu Nghia bridge · Dien Bien Phu bridge |
00:40-00:60 |
On the boat, enjoy cruising and discovering the scenery and vestiges on both sides of the canal, the bridges... Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe branch of the Sai gon river has been a part of the history of Saigon Gia Dinh citadel. It is has associated with the life of local inhabitants for the past and present. Decades ago, Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe was a blackened water way filled with garbage, stench and pollutants. With great efforts and determination to restore the historic canal, the government and people have several plans to clean it up and nowadays it turns to be an interesting destination for local and foreign tourists to discover. Try some local tea or coffee with cookies during the cruise with some live music. |
00:60 |
Tour ends. |