Riverside Leisure: Exploring Bach Dang Wharf Park in Saigon
Hello friends!
Nearly a week deep into adventures around Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon for short-termers like me still), checking out hyped attractions and quintessential tourist scenes inevitably loses luster. Thus when a local expat pal suggested a lesser-discussed riverside park overlooking the churning Saigon river, the concept sounded ideal for a relaxed ramble without map or must-see list - just intuitive wandering and breathing space. Soon enough, I uncovered the joy of people watching scenes unfold along the cool waterfront promenade.
Located just across the soaring Ba Son suspension bridge in downtown District 1 along Ton Duc Thang Street, Bach Dang Park didn't flaunt flashy landmarks or selfie-bait (however, it would make a great backdrop) or sculptures that draw weekend crowds. In fact, entering across the busy street onto the tree-lined path hugging the riverbank, few others shared this oasis at all - just joggers and elders on carved benches. Claiming a shady patch of grass near warbling songbirds, I found that I could digest the panorama at leisure rather than snap obligatory photos (But, I did take a bunch of photos HAHAHAHA).
At the northernmost point of the park, the path ended, and the bridge over the Saigon River started. It was quite a sight to see the full moon rising over the city and river from on top of the bride. After this, I headed back to the hotel and rested a bit, but wow, it was such a great day.
Have you found peaceful parks or public spaces that move at an unrushed rhythm unique to longtime communities rather than packaged tourism?
Please share below! For now, I've logged this spot as a reliable refuge for serendipitous discoveries when the Saigon swarm ever overwhelms. Here's to more wandering this lovely riverside reprieve again soon!
Cheers
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