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Nguyen Hue walk Saigon Vietnam

Vietnam: Nguyen Hue Street and Saigon Riverwalk

Date: 27 October 2019

I began my day checking out the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, then post lunch, the nearby Book Street and Opera House. I continued my walk around the city.

Ganges Indian restaurant Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
I walked past an Indian restaurant called Ganges
Walking to Riverside Saigon Vietnam
I was heading towards the Riverside Walk
Vietcombank TMCP tower
The is the Vietcombank tower — at 206 metres tall, it’s the 7th tallest building in Vietnam
Riverside walk marina pier Saigon
The walk is by Saigon River, which is the main river passing through the city

Saigon river is a crucial trade route for south Vietnam’s industrial belt and the main water source Ho Chi Minh City. It’s location and views also make it a prime land bank for real estate development.

Landmark 81 apartment buildings HCMC Vietnam
The soaring tower over in the distance is Landmark 81. At 461.15 metres high, it is currently the tallest building in Vietnam.
Empire City construction Saigon Vietnam
Across the river is Empire City, a mega real estate project by Singapore’s Keppel Land

There’s another skyscraper proposed to be built at Empire city and its design is very interesting!

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