Van Thanh Swimming Pool in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Van Thanh Swimming Pool is the outdoor pool inside Van Thanh Tourist Village, a green leisure complex at 48/10 Dien Bien Phu in Ho Chi Minh City. The pool is popular with local families and swimmers who want a quieter, garden-like alternative to a municipal sports pool. A July 2026 KiddoGo verification identifies it as a drop-in swimming activity operated by Binh Quoi Tourist Village and describes a roughly 500-square-metre outdoor pool with separate adult and children’s areas, loungers and shaded rest space. It is best for a relaxed half-day pool visit rather than serious competition training.

The current route is stable, though ward names have changed. KiddoGo lists 48/10 Dien Bien Phu under the old Ward 22/Binh Thanh wording, while current Waze and Google data use Thanh My Tay Ward after administrative reorganization. The physical entrance remains part of Van Thanh Tourist Village. Visitors should search for the tourist village or the pool by name rather than relying only on the old ward label.

The strongest 2026 source gives venue hours of 07:30 to 21:00 daily. Waze currently shows a narrower 07:00–19:00 pool timetable, and Apple Maps has historically listed 06:00–20:00. Because KiddoGo’s listing was specifically verified in July 2026 from the organizer’s information, this page uses 07:30–21:00 but records the directory disagreement. If arriving near opening or late in the evening, confirm with the venue.

Current KiddoGo pricing is simple: adults pay 60,000 VND Monday through Friday and 70,000 VND on Saturday and Sunday; children are listed at 30,000 VND weekdays and 40,000 VND weekends. The source does not define the child age or height band, so this page does not invent one. The wider Van Thanh Tourist Village can be entered separately; pool use has its own fee.

The pool environment is the main draw. The surrounding tourist village contains gardens, lawns, restaurants and cafes, creating a more relaxed atmosphere than a concrete sports center. The pool itself has areas for adults and children and seating around the water. Families can combine swimming with a meal at the tourist village, while solo travelers can use the pool as a quiet break from central-city sightseeing.

This is not an Olympic lap facility. Serious swimmers who need a 50-metre pool and dedicated lanes should choose Van Don or another sports complex. Van Thanh is more suitable for recreational swimming, cooling off and family use. The 500-square-metre scale still provides enough room for swimming, but weekend crowd levels can affect how calm the experience feels.

The location is surprisingly central. Dien Bien Phu places the tourist village close to the eastern side of the central districts, and taxi or ride-hailing is straightforward. Visitors staying in Binh Thanh or around the river corridor may have a short journey. The landscaped entrance can feel removed from the traffic once inside, which is part of the appeal.

A typical visit lasts two to four hours. Families may stay longer when combining the pool with lunch or garden time. Bring swimwear, towel and sun protection. KiddoGo does not define towel rental, locker capacity or changing-room details, so visitors should confirm onsite rather than expecting hotel-style facilities. Weekend prices are slightly higher, reflecting demand. For visitors combining the pool with lunch or garden time, confirming the pool session first also helps avoid arriving when the wider tourist village is active but swimming access is operating on a different schedule.

The tourist-village setting also means that pool users share the wider property with diners, event guests and people using garden spaces. Weekend crowd levels can therefore rise even when the pool itself is not full. A weekday visit is more likely to deliver the quiet, shaded atmosphere that many visitors associate with Van Thanh, while weekends are better suited to families who do not mind a livelier environment.

Accessibility is not fully documented. The tourist village has broad outdoor paths in places, but no current source confirms a pool lift, accessible changing room or continuous step-free route from entrance to water. Visitors with mobility needs should contact Van Thanh in advance. Children should remain directly supervised even though a separate children’s area exists.

Van Thanh Swimming Pool is best for visitors who want a green, recreational pool environment with food and garden facilities nearby. Use the current Van Thanh Tourist Village route, plan around the July 2026 verified 07:30–21:00 schedule but confirm edge-of-day hours, and understand that this is a relaxed leisure pool rather than a formal training facility.

The wider Van Thanh Tourist Village has its own restaurants, cafes and event functions, so the pool is only one part of the property. This can be convenient for families who want lunch without leaving the complex, but it also means weekends may feel busier because wedding or dining guests share the grounds. Pool admission does not automatically include food or private event services. A weekday visit is usually the simplest choice for travelers prioritizing a quiet recreational swim.