Image: The first boat trip on Saigon’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal

Visitors have the option to stay in splendidly decorated boats with roofs and safety equipment to float past poetic scenes along the 4.5-kilometre-long canal, which runs through Districts 1 and 3, Binh Thuan and Phu Nhuan.

Tourists are told stories about the foundation and development of the canal as well as the evolution of Saigon – now known as HCM City.

Vacationers currently have two options. The first tour includes 10 “Phung” (Gondola) boats – each can carry 2-6 passengers together with one boat rider. Besides exploring the city’s scenery, visitors are treated to folk music.

The second tour includes two boats – each designed with a capacity of 7-20 passengers, mainly serving families or companies. Tourists can bring food and beverages on board.

To join the tour, visitors can purchase tickets at District 1’s station on Hoang Sa road, next to Thi Nghe bridge, and District 3’s station on Hoang Sa road, close to the Chantaransay pagoda.

Tourists can also book tickets at tour offices, travel agencies and hotel receptions in the city with prices ranging VND110,000-220,000 ($4.9-9.9) per passenger.

Image: The first boat trip on Saigon’s Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal

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