tour. The tour is expected to last from 30 to 60 minutes, viewing the city center, Can Gio district and Long An province from above.
On the morning of April 12, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism coordinated with departments, Southern helicopter companies and travel businesses, surveying to build a tourism product "Viewing Ho Chi Minh City from above" by helicopter. EC-255 helicopter for short and medium range flight.
The short-range flight has an estimated time of 30 to 45 minutes, including two routes: seeing the center of Ho Chi Minh City and the center of Ho Chi Minh City combined with Can Gio. The mid-range flight takes about 60 minutes with the route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Long An according to the route: Ho Chi Minh City center - Endless field resort (Long An) or Can Gio (HCMC) - Tourist area Endless field calendar (Long An).
Survey program carried out by helicopter EC-255 watching the city from above. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism
Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of the Department of Tourism, said: "Viewing Ho Chi Minh City from above is the first product launched in Ho Chi Minh City, expected to be put into operation on the occasion of the anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City. At the same time, this is also a product to meet the needs of domestic and international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City, including high-class guests and tourists combining conferences (MICE)" . The price of the product has not been announced yet.
In addition to the planned routes as above, in the future, the city's tourism will collect opinions from various departments and travel companies to expand the road space day and night...
In the product "Viewing theHo Chi Minh City from above", the Department of Tourism plays the role of connecting tourism businesses to build a suitable route. Military Hospital 175 supports the helipad and medical safety for passengers. Southern Helicopter Company is responsible for the schedule, safety and flight regulations according to the regulations of the Ministry of Defense.
