Discover Thanh Da Countryside in Ho Chi Minh City

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Thanh Da Countryside Cycling in Ho Chi Minh City 

In the midst of a busy Saigon with the flow of people and motorbikes, dust and highways is something special that you probably won’t often see in your hometown. But did you know that in Saigon there is still a peaceful place with green coconut trees, lakes running along the road, where you will always find peace and breathe the fresh air here.

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Immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside area Thanh Da island Ho Chi Minh city
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Ready for the escape the busy city Ho chi minh behind to join countryside city cycling tour with Jackfruit

A bicycle tour to discover Thanh Da is a great experience here, isn’t it?

And last week, Jackfruit Adventure to host a countryside cycling adventure Ho Chi Minh Cycling Tour for clients and company from Singapore. There is only 7.5 km away from center District to Thanh Da island.

map district 1 to thanh da
20 minutes traveling from central Ho Chi Minh city – Ben Thanh market
  • You can easy to book a taxi, we recommend booking a grab car  (150.000 VND or 7 USD) 
  • Or you can ride a bicycle from the center area, it may take 40 minutes only. 

How big is Thanh Da – Binh Quoi 

Technically, Thanh Da is a peninsula of land around which the Saigon River does a giant loop. The peninsula runs roughly east-west, and across the river to its north is the area of Thu Duc, while Thao Dien in District 2 lies to the south. Access to the island is via one bridge from District 1. On the District 1 side of the bridge, the four-lane road is lined with shops, offices, and high-rise buildings. Cross the bridge and the road rapidly narrows to the two-laned Binh Quoi Road, which is more reminiscent of rural parts of Vietnam than of a vast metropolis.

Thanh Da island off-the-beaten-path Saigon

On the island, you’ll find several multi-story apartment blocks closest to the District 1 end, but the rest of Thanh Da is populated with low-level dwellings, official buildings, and shops. Most of the interlaced network of roads and paths were not even marked on any map I could get my hands on. The island is dotted with rice paddies, market gardens, and fishing ponds, and during a walk around the roads, you’re likely to encounter geese, chickens, and pigs just wandering about. It’s a big contrast to District 1, which is just a relatively short taxi ride away.

What to do in Thanh Da Countryside in Ho Chi Minh City

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What are you waiting for? A beautiful countryside ride is the best to explore Ho Chi Minh city on bike
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Interactive and visit local garden
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Listen meaningful stories and see many stunning views at Thanh Da Countryside
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Enjoy the ride along the way in the countryside cyling ride at Ho Chi Minh City
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Visit the local temple along the way

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