Saigon Riverside Promenade (Bach Dang Wharf to Ba Son)

The Saigon Riverside Promenade runs along Ton Duc Thang Street in Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, on the western bank of the Saigon River, east of the Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The paved walk starts at Bach Dang Wharf and continues past the historic Majestic Hotel towards the Ba Son shipyard area, with the Bitexco tower and the Thu Thiem skyline visible across the water. It lies in the heart of the city, so access is easy: the promenade is about a 10-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a Grab ride from Ben Thanh Market costs about 25,000 to 35,000 VND, and the Saigon Waterbus station at 10B Ton Duc Thang lies on the route. The walk is about 2 km one way, extendable on the Ba Son side, on flat paved or tiled surfaces with no elevation gain, so it needs no special fitness or gear. Shade is limited, with scattered trees along the road edge, which makes early morning and evening the practical times. Landmarks include the Bach Dang Wharf, the waterbus station, the Majestic Hotel's riverside frontage and the Ba Son area, any of which can serve as a turn-around point. Cafes and street vendors along Ton Duc Thang Street sell water, coffee and snacks, so no refuge is needed, though there is little shelter in a downpour. Visitors typically allow one to two hours. Sunset falls around 17:30 to 18:15 all year, and the riverfront is popular with local walkers and exercise groups in the evening and at dawn. A light jacket is useful for breezes after dark.