Bodies of Water in Ho Chi Minh City

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Bodies of Water in Ho Chi Minh City

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  • David D
    Adelaide, Australia907 contributions
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    I first came here in 1998 and every visit I make an effort to enjoy the Sau Rieng smoothie and every time they look at me like a crazed foreigner. So they give me a small spoon of Durian ice cream and I go yum! And then explain I’ve been coming here for 20 years. That aside if you like durian you’ll love their Sau Rieng smoothie. Ice cold with just the right component of durian. Great on a sticky humid HCMC day.
    Written November 14, 2019
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  • David B
    Rayong, Thailand9,813 contributions
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    The Saigon River rises near Phum Daugn in south east Cambodia and flows 230 km to the South China Sea, passing through Ho Chi Minh City as it does so.

    The river is important to HCMC because it forms part of its water supply, and is also the home of Saigon Port, with a total cargo volume of nearly 40 million metric tons a year.

    There are Saigon River boat tours, but you do not have to pay money to enjoy this river. Take a leisurely stroll along the broad boulevard pavement of Ton Duc Thang Avenue on the eastern side of HCMC and you can enjoy the river and the landmark buildings that dot the other side of the road, such as the impressive Majestic Hotel, a legacy of the French colonial era.

    Since 2011 there has been a bridge under the river, called the Thiem Tunnel, which is the longest cross-river tunnel in South East Asia.
    Written January 29, 2018
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  • Soko37
    Budapest, Hungary4,537 contributions
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    Around twenty kilometres from downtown of Saigon, getting there on Hanoi highway in 40 minutes, bus, car motorcycle and bicycle 🚴. You will get there from the back of lake not from the main road around. From main road all is fenced. You will find the small forest road. It is great to go around with mountain bike, walk, run. Rocky banks are great for jumping into lake. You need to find the place where you can easily climb up and jump again. It is wide few hundred meters for good swimmers 🏊‍♀️
    Written January 22, 2023
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