Ho Chi Minh City, March 10 -- Ho Chi Minh City's tourism sector is entering a phase of strong growth, with performance improving year after year, and new tourism products are being developed to enhance visitor experiences and attract more international travellers.

Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Pham Huy Binh said the city is shifting its focus from traditional sightseeing tours to a more distinctive experience-based tourism ecosystem that strengthens regional connectivity and leaves a strong destination impression.

According to him, riverine tourism has been identified as a key experiential axis. One of the new routes under consideration is a speedboat journey from Tan Cang Wharf to Cu Chi. Along the route, visitors cou...