A Cheaper Way from Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Centre, Vietnam

I had just returned from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam after a four day visit. It was an interesting city. Every day I walk around the city especially in the city centre which includes Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi Avenue, Dong Khoi Street and Nguyen Hue Street. What I am going to tell you is how to go to the city with a bus from the airport.

I know you may have many options how to do it. You may take a taxi which cost around USD 5-10. I found going by bus is a cheaper way to travel. If you bring a small bag, then I think you may consider to go by bus.

The bus no:152 will take you from the airport to downtown Saigon Bus Station.

Once you reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh, after clearing all immgration and customs, go out of the airport. Look for the blue bus no:152. Normally this bus will stop and wait for the passengers at the road in front of the arrival hall. The cost per person is only VD3000. If you bring a bag more than 10kg, you will be charged another VD3000. Travel time is only 25 minutes.

On the way back to the airport, you may take this bus again at Saigon Bus Station opposite Cho Ben Thanh Market. Happy travelling.

Amsterdam Canal, Holland

Amsterdam Canal has been constructed hundred over years in Amsterdam. It is now one of the major  tourist attraction areas. Located right in the city centre, the canals offer breath taking view of CBD Amsterdam. The property value is quite high along these canals. Some even buy boat houses park along the canals.These boat houses are not cheap.

The boat ride along the canal.

Note that the boat houses are parked along the canal. They have license from the city mayor. The 5-storey "tenement" houses here are the icon of Amsterdam.

Another type of boat cruising the canal. 

The canal water looks calm.

If you visit Amsterdam, take the opportunity to cruise the canals. You can choose what time that suit you. Morning ride is popular especially in summer. You can buy ticket for a few euros at many booths belonging to different operators near the Central Station. Happy travel.