HCMC has long seen the potential of river tourism as a key driver for boosting tourism revenue, yet this potential remains largely untapped despite efforts to develop the sector. The Saigon River, the city’s main waterway, offers a unique blend of urban life and tranquility along its banks, presenting a promising canvas for tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism authority plans to launch overnight cruises with ships accommodating hundreds of people along the Saigon River starting next year.
Famous rivers such as Mekong River, Han River, Ngo Dong River, Saigon River, and Huong River are all landscapes that you cannot miss when traveling to Vietnam.
The HCM City People's Committee is offering support to develop agrotourism and ecotourism activities in five of the city's outlying districts.