Bach Dang Wharf (Ben Bach Dang) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Bach Dang Wharf (Ben Bach Dang). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

• All in One Saigon Day Tour

• Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour)

• Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

• Rever Saigon Luxury Dinner Cruise with Hotel Pickup & Dinner

While it’s free to visit Bach Dang Wharf on your own, there are plenty of tours available that can help you explore the riverside park with a local guide. Street food tours of the city that include time at the wharf start from around US$35, while day tours of the city are closer to US$60. You can also book a classic dinner cruise on the Saigon River for upwards of US$49.

Yes, Bach Dang Wharf is worth visiting—the riverside promenade is where you'll find some of the best views in Da Nang. Visit the wharf after dark to see the Dragon Bridge and Love Bridge illuminated along the waterfront, when the area is a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Consider a city tour that includes the wharf along with other city highlights to gain context and insights from a guide.

Per one customer who booked the Saigon Sight & Food Tour By Night (Private Tour), "It was an amazing experience. Riding on the back of the motorbikes, getting a real feel for the city. Mi, my driver and tour guide, along with Bao, were brilliant. A welcoming vibe straight away, they gave all the facts and history on the town, taking us to places we would never have seen if we went on our own. I highly recommend this tour!"

Yes, you can take boat tours from Bach Dang Wharf. Various operators offer river cruises and tours along the Saigon River, allowing you to explore the city from a different perspective; dinner and night cruises are popular and run year-round. The Vung Tau ferry terminal can be found here, too.

You can reach Bach Dang Wharf many ways—it’s on the eastern edges of District 1, aka downtown, and within walking distance of the Central Post Office and Saigon Opera House. Beyond walking, you can hail a taxi or xe om (motorbike taxi), bike, drive, or use Grab, an Uber alternative.

Yes, there are restaurants and cafés near Bach Dang Wharf. Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 is full of local and international restaurants, not to mention fancy hotels (and their restaurants and bars) on the waterfront. One popular option is to dine on the water via a dinner cruise.

Yes, but as with nearly anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City, parking is limited, and most is for motorbikes. It’s best not to drive to Bach Dang Wharf; instead, take a taxi (Vinasun or Mai Linh are reputable) or walk, bike, or hail a xe om (motorbike taxi).

Yes. Bach Dang Wharf is in a landmark area of Ho Chi Minh City—the eastern edges of District 1. Nearby landmarks and attractions include Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market, all within walking distance or a short taxi ride away.

River cruises are the main attraction, but Bach Dang Wharf also offers views and culture. Take a leisurely walk along the riverfront promenade and its green spaces, soak in the river views, and visit nearby shops, markets, and cultural sites to immerse yourself in Ho Chi Minh City’s buzzy atmosphere.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Bach Dang Wharf. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Cu Chi Tunnels

• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon)

• War Remnants Museum (Bao Tang Chung Tich Chien Tranh)

• Saigon Central Post Office

• Reunification Palace (Independence Palace)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.