Villa Song

Board a private yacht on the Saigon River and explore Ho Chi Minh City from the water. You’ll depart from the jetty and cruise past residential districts, port facilities and riverside cafés. The captain follows a planned route, giving you time to observe daily activity along the river banks. You’ll remain seated on deck as the boat moves at a steady pace, offering a different perspective of the city’s layout and recent development.

Light refreshments will be served on board. The cruise highlights how the river continues to influence transport, trade and everyday urban life across the city today.

Visit Quang San Art Museum, recognised as the city’s first private art museum. You’ll explore galleries displaying more than 1,600 works dating from the Indochina period to contemporary Vietnam. Paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces trace changes in style, politics and society over time. Informational panels outline the background of featured artists and key artistic movements. You’ll move between exhibition rooms at your own pace, focusing on periods that interest you most.

The visit provides a structured overview of Vietnam’s artistic development and offers useful context for understanding cultural influences that continue to shape creative practice across generations and regions.

Head to the Cọ Paint & Sip Café, known as Vietnam’s first US-style pottery painting café. You’ll choose from more than 100 ceramic pieces, including plates, mugs and small decorative items. After selecting from over 30 glaze colours, you’ll plan your design and begin painting at your table. Staff provide basic guidance on materials and firing times. Once finished, your piece is glazed and kiln-fired, ready for collection within 72 hours.

While you work, you can order your preferred drinks or try their homemade Belgian waffles. The visit combines casual creativity with a relaxed and cosy café setting in the city.