Saigon as the city "Pearl of the Far East"

Saigon as the city "Pearl of the Far East" is one city in Vietnam is a trading center for merchants from Japan, China and Western countries who sailed the Saigon River to Pho Island. Largest city in southern Vietnam is experiencing rapid development since the 18th century. The city was then officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City since 1976 to honor the father of the independence of the Vietnamese-familiar with the title "Uncle Ho". For some local residents, Saigon remains a popular name to call a city of 8 million people around this. A year earlier, the city became the center of government of South Vietnam were united by the North Vietnamese on April 30, 1975.

The civil war in Vietnam since 1959 that involve foreign powers came to an end. After a decline for several years, beginning in the 1990s, Vietnam began to return and grow its economy. Saigon, aka Ho Chi Minh City, re-styled and slicked up to become an attractive place for foreign tourists. Although under the control of the communist regime, there are still many buildings of the French colonial legacy in Saigon who remain well cared for. In fact, the war machines of the United States (U.S.), such as tanks and aircraft, they do not destroy.

"Colonial heritage buildings and equipment owned by the former enemies of war that we maintain it well. They became our mainstay in generating revenues in tourism sector," said Hung Tran, director of the Bureau of Tourism Travel Viking Travel. Meanwhile, according to a number of tourism business in Ho Chi Minh City is ready to compete with neighboring countries in Southeast Asia in the tourism industry. However, the communist state must continue to fix the infrastructure that can support the development of tourism vehicles, particularly in the maritime sector. "Vietnam has great potential to compete with countries in Southeast Asia in attracting tourists. Vietnam has many coastal areas and the beautiful river and invited clicking sound amazed," said Madlen Ernest, a foreign resident who manages tourism businesses in the city a popular Saigon was called.

Ernest now runs the business his father, Stefan, as the marketing manager of the restaurant and cruise ship Bonsai River Cruise. Companies they manage the family now has two cruise ships, which transformed into a floating restaurant that operates in the Saigon River. However, women from Austria was considered that marine tourism is currently not fully worked out by the government and local businessmen. Yet, Vietnam has many rivers and has a long coast. However, not many businessmen and travel agents are involved in marine tourism.

Passion Night at the Ship Bonsai

Through the night on the ship with a on Saigon River, hmm really exciting. Moreover, at dinner and round and round with the ship was treated to a variety of performing arts and live music. In Vietnam, the Saigon tourist became a mainstay of local revenue (PAD) local cities. The river is a wet field for entrepreneurs promising rental services ship. They build restaurants are ready to ship-shaped wading Saigon River. Deck of this ship became a feast, complete with entertainment stage. While the space is usually to control, became a bartender. Controlling the ship is from the basement. There are dozens of ships operating in the Saigon River. They offer services in the morning till night. One of them ship Bonsai I. The ship is owned by businessmen from Austria, Stefan Ernst. 40 meters long and 9.5 meters wide, this ship is quite they have a relatively attractive package and luxury. Dishes are presented in the form of fried shrimp, rice, fried chicken, satay, fruit, and European dishes and Vietnamese standards.

Once visitors meet every dining table, the ship will start running. The meal was served and ready to eat visitors stay. Then, the stage soon filled entertainment in the form of a band or a traditional Vietnamese entertainment. "We're going to sail for two hours. So, that's enough for a meal and enjoy the entertainment and sights," said a guide, . And, it was sensational. Therefore, we can eat while enjoying the scenery different. Sometimes there are villages, often urban, or other sights. Occasionally, other ships passing with the music pounding in the ship's stage and the festive people eat. Other facilities, clean toilets and standard hotels. This further makes it convenient konsumen. owner of the ship also provides a masseuse. "Massage for 10 minutes, costs 120 dong, or if you pay in dollars for $ 6. if you want a massage, can make you relax again," the ship's masseuse bargaining Bonsai I, Thu. In addition, there is also a witty magician. Once the guests had finished eating, they usually come to the table in action after a table to show off their skill. eat in the ship while along the Saigon River? Very relative. Bonsai on the boat, one person pays USD33 (around Rp330.000). If viewed from the dining buffet with various dishes, as well as entertainment and travel packages that ship down the river for two hours, then it includes cheap price.

"It's a cheap price. There was another ship that is cheaper for one person, but we provide a more complete entertainment," said Mladen Ernst, manager of the ship. Feels sensational indeed. Eat on the boat while watching the scene varies with the down stream. Morning until the afternoon, the scene would be evident. But at night, so too have the feel of a romantic and exciting. City lights into the scene itself, in addition to splashing water like the music.