Ho Chi Minh City's nipa palm-inspired pedestrian bridge sets it apart from Singapore, Bangkok

VNExpress - Oct 23, 2026

The newly connected pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River draws inspiration from southern Vietnam's winding waterways and nipa palm groves, giving Ho Chi Minh City a distinctive landmark compared with those in Singapore and Bangkok.

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