Ho Chi Minh City Attractions
In the past few years, Ho Chi Minh City (known as) Saigon, the city’s pre-reunification name still used interchangeably with its current name. Ho Chi Minh City has become …
The War Remnants Museum (Vietnamese: Bảo tàng chứng tích chiến tranh) is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It …
I must say there isn’t too many places in the world that I have visited that has made me feel uncomfortable, but this place did … being an …
Photo by Scooter Saigon Tour Location: 1 Cong Xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:00, 14:00 – 16:00. Entrance: …
Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown, is not the place to come for a quiet respite from the downtown frenzy. In fact, Cholon may be the epicenter of the city’s hyperactivity. The …
Independence Palace or Reunification Palace is the official residence and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the “American War”, as locals prefer to call the Vietnam War. …
Located 125 Cong Xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, right in the heart of Saigon, the Central Post Office is one of the …
Giac Lam Pagoda – the ancestral temple of Thiền Lâm Tế Tông in South Vietnam is the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. The over 300-year-old pagoda has …
If you have a chance to go to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), you certainly can’t take your eyes off the elegant architecture of the Saigon Opera House. Located …
Ho Chi Minh City Attractions: Ho Chi Minh City, commonly called Saigon, is a bustling metropolis with a significant cultural and historical past. The following are a few of the top sights in Ho Chi Minh City:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral: This iconic cathedral, located in the heart of the city, is a beautiful example of French colonial architecture.
- Central Post Office: This iconic post office is a stunning example of French colonial architecture and one of the city’s icons.
- War Remnants Museum: With displays on the history of the conflict, its effects on the nation, and the battle for independence, this museum offers a thorough look at the Vietnam War.
- Ben Thanh Market: This is a lively marketplace where you can find anything from contemporary trinkets to traditional Vietnamese items.
- Independence Palace: During the war, the President of South Vietnam lived and worked in this historic structure, often referred to as the Reunification Palace.
- The Jade Emperor: The greatest deity in Taoist theology is honored at the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most well-known religious landmarks in the city.
- Mariamman Hindu Temple: This beautiful temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mariamman and is one of the city’s most interesting religious sites.
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street: This popular pedestrian street is lined with shops, restaurants, and street vendors, and is a great place to experience the city’s lively atmosphere.
- Opera House: One of the city’s most striking monuments is the Opera House, a magnificent structure from the colonial period that hosts a variety of cultural activities.
- Cu Chi Tunnels: The Viet Cong exploited these subterranean tunnels throughout the war, and they provide a distinctive and enthralling window into the past.
These are just a few of the many attractions that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. Exploring the city and learning about its fascinating history and culture might easily take a visitor several days.
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