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In the context of "Where safety is paramount, we will reopen," many travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City have taken the initiative to organize short-day tours for local residents or those from neighboring areas. These tours aim to bring visitors closer to the history of Ho Chi Minh City's formation. At the same time, these trips help visitors gain new perspectives on the economic, cultural, and educational hub of the Southern region.
Can Gio and Cu Chi closed-loop tour
"The green lung of Ho Chi Minh City" could be an interesting option for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life on weekends. Can Gio, with its "Can Gio - Beautiful Nature" tour, is the first pilot tour following a closed-loop model. Tourists only visit specific areas, including: Monkey Island Park, the Rung Sac revolutionary base, Dan Xay tourist area, etc. On the island district, many activities are organized, including crocodile fishing, kayaking, and experiencing local cuisine at Hang Duong market.
Monkey Island, Rung Sac Road, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District.
The stunning natural scenery in Can Gio (Photo: Quoc Thang)
In addition, tourists can also explore Can Gio by taking a river tour, departing from Bach Dang Wharf. Departing from Bach Dang Wharf on the new generation Greenlines high-speed boat, visitors can enjoy the scenery of many landmarks associated with the history of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City, such as Thu Ngu Flagpole, Nha Rong Wharf, Ben Nghe Port, Phu My Bridge, Red Lighthouse Cape, the oil depot, Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal, etc.
Besides Can Gio, a closed-loop tour is also offered in Cu Chi with a program called "Green Journey to the Land of Steel," visiting Gia Dinh Temple, Ben Duoc Temple, revolutionary bases and the recreated Cu Chi liberated zone, and participating in the field market...
Binh Chanh - untold stories
As a transit point on the route from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta, Binh Chanh is now also a rather interesting destination. Since the beginning of December, tours exploring Binh Chanh have been launched, taking advantage of the local cultural, spiritual, historical, and ecological attractions. This is also a new tourism product of Ho Chi Minh City in the last month of this year, utilizing the available resources.
Le Minh Xuan incense village in Binh Chanh will offer you unique experiences related to a traditional Vietnamese craft.
In Binh Chanh, tourists can visit the Lang Le - Bau Co historical site, the revolutionary tradition area commemorating the Tet Offensive and Uprising of 1968, the Lonely Buddha Pagoda, the nearly 100-year-old incense-making village in Le Minh Xuan commune, Lang Le Cultural Park, and more. The program also includes activities such as cycling through the Le Minh Xuan forest, picking wild yam shoots, rowing a boat, and soaking feet in herbal remedies for health benefits.
Hoc Mon - A bustling harbor and waterway.
In addition to the aforementioned tourist attractions, Ho Chi Minh City organized the "Hoc Mon - On the Wharf, Under the Boat" tour in December. Participants in the program will visit historical sites such as the National Historical Monument Nga Ba Giong and Binh Nhan communal house; relive the glorious years of the nation through stories about the "18 villages of betel gardens"; and enjoy boat trips and admire the Saigon River in the refreshing atmosphere of "on the wharf, under the boat".
Pottery Garden - an interesting stop for tourists in Binh Chanh.
Also on this tour, visitors have the opportunity to admire the colorful flower fields (in Nhi Binh commune) and learn about how to care for and nurture each type of flower. Down the Saigon River, the next stop is the Pottery Garden (Lai Thieu, Binh Duong). Here, visitors are guided and directly experience the traditional pottery-making process of Southern Vietnam, from kneading the clay to shaping it on the potter's wheel.
