A bus that will go to HCM City's major tourist attractions from the city centre will begin operating on September 15.

Bus No 127 will stop at important spots like the Reunification Palace on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, the Sai Gon Zoo and Botanical Garden, and several museums.

It will depart from Ben Thanh Bus Station across from the eponymous market.

Ten buses will ply on the 9.8km route, which will take 35 minutes to complete.

They will operate from 5.30am to 8.12pm, leaving at 8-10-minute intervals, and tickets will cost a flat VND4,000 per trip and VND90,000 for a monthly pass.-VNS