Top 10 Famous Places in Ho Chi Minh City If Hanoi has a gentle and deep beauty that expresses ancient features of a city of thousands of years of civilization, then Saigon is slightly different. Through many changes, Saigon today is still a harmonious city between modern and classic, we can easily see the ancient buildings located in the heart of the city or behind the buildings skyscraper. There are many small alleys with long-lived values. The most outstanding of those things is a young, energetic city that anyone who comes here cannot deny and easily get caught up in that rhythm. If you have a chance, come and visit to discover and admire the beauty. Here are some suggestions about places that can’t be missed when you visit Saigon.
Ben Thanh Market It is no accident that people say that not visiting Ben Thanh Market is not visiting Saigon. Because Ben Thanh market is located in a central location for a long time, this place should be considered as a symbol of Saigon. With about 1.437 booths, this place displays and sells all products: fruits, fabrics, electrical goods, shoes, handicrafts, souvenirs, food ‌.. There seems to be no shortage of something. Along with the historical values as well as the variety of products, Ben Thanh Market attracts many Vietnamese and foreign tourists when visiting Saigon. Location: Le Loi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city. Opening time: from 5:00 a.m to midnight
Image: Ben Thanh Market.
Notre Dame Cathedral Not to mention another symbol of the city is the Notre Dame Cathedral. It was built by the French shortly after invading Saigon to serve as a ceremony for Catholics. Each detail of the design is meticulously calculated, with bold French architectural beauty and has 2 biggest bells in Vietnam. This area also has a 30/4 park, an ideal place for leisure and relaxation for tourists. Today this place is still considered a pride of Saigon people. Guests should be aware of the opening hours and addresses for an interesting tour here. This area also has a park on April 30, which is an ideal place for leisure and relaxation. Today, this place is still considered the pride of Saigon people. Guests should be aware of the opening hours and addresses for an interesting tour here. Opening hours for visit:from 8:30 a.m to 10:00 a.m and from 2:30 p.m to 3:30p.m (from Monday to Friday) Time for Mass: 5:30 a.m and 5:00 p.m (from Monday to Saturday) Sunday : 5:30 a.m, 6:30 a.m , 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m (time for foreigners), 4:00 p.m,5:00 p.m vĂ 6:30 p.m Address: 01 Paris Commune, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh city.
Image: Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Central Post Office Over a hundred years of existence, the building is still an architectural work harmoniously combining the beauty of Western and Eastern culture. This place is the most beautiful and impressive tourist destination that most tourists will visit when coming to Saigon. Here you will also be immersed in a world with call counters, classic mailboxes. Located at 02 Paris Commune, District 1, the central post officeof Saigon combined with Notre Dame Cathedral has created a unique highlight of this city’s architecture. Certainly, the place will be an interesting sightseeing place for you. Opening time: from 7:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m (from Monday to Tuesday) and from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m (Sunday)
Image: The Central Post Office
Independence Palace It is also known by other names as the Reunification Palace. To every Vietnamese child, Independence Palace is a symbol of victory, peace and independence of the nation. Independence Palace is built following the architecture that combines the modern and the traditional of the East. Inside and outside Independence Palace exhibits many artifacts as witnesses to the national defense of the Vietnamese people, this is the most attractive tourist attraction for many visitors to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Peaceful and airy space will make every visitor find a silence, forget the hustle and bustle of the city and find a heroic period of the nation. Please visit Independence Palace at: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1 to admire this interesting place from 7:30 a.m to 11:00 a.m and from 1:00 p.m-4:00 p.m.
Image: Independence Palace
The Cu Chi Tunnels Cu Chi Tunnels – Visitors can visit to experience war life from the underground of Vietnamese soldiers. This is a magnificent historical monument, a system of underground tunnels, but also shows the resilient and indomitable fighting spirit of soldiers . About 70 km from the city center in northwest, this place attracts much attention of Vietnamese and foreign tourists, but surely everyone wants to see it once in a lifetime. Opening time: 7:00 a.m-5:00 p.m
Nha Rong Harbor Visiting Saigon without stopping at Nha Rong Harbor will be a major omission. This place is famous not only for its ancient French architectural beauty but also for its sacred value – where the hero of the Vietnamese nation goes to find a way to save the country on the ship called Amiral Latouche Tréville. Today, Nha Rong Harbor has become a place for exhibiting artifacts and documents to keep imprints of Ho Chi Minh’s active life. Every year, the port attracts thousands of tourists to visit, making this place the most famous place in Saigon. Location: 01 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, District 4
Opening time: 7:30 a.m to 11:30 p.m and 1:30 p.m to 5:00 p.m (from Tuesday to Sunday)
Image: Nha Rong harbor
The City Opera House Located in a convenient location in the city center, this is a versatile theater where performing art theater and holding big events. It was built according to Western European cultural architecture, so many foreign tourists appreciate the quality of professional service. Theaters have a great contribution to the city’s tourism industry. Over more than a hundred years, this is still considered a place that visitors should not ignore. Location: 07 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 (only open for visitors to art programs)
War Remnants Museum Address: 28 Vo Van Tan,Ward 6, District 3. Opening time: 7:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m (from Monday to Sunday) Here, visitors will be living in the picture of Vietnamese society in the years of fierce war. The remaining artifacts and images are displayed as evidences that reflect the crimes of invading colonialists, but also show the resilient will of the Vietnamese people to regain the independence for the nation.
Image: War Remnants Museum
Landmark 81 It is considered the tallest building in Vietnam, and is among the top 10 tallest buildings in Asia. It has a full range of high quality international services with luxurious 5-star hotel, commercial center, cinema, ice skating rink, ‌ It will surely make you satisfied. Location: Vinhomes Central Park urban area, 720A Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District.
Nhasilk – Vietnamese traditional silk paradise Being different from the historical places introduced above, Nhasilk store at 149 De Tham, Co Giang Ward, District 1 is another interesting place for tourists who want to admire and buy a traditional silk product of Vietnam. The products are hand-woven from 100% silk materials and patterns are the images attached to the national history. Surely you will not be disappointed when visiting. Please visit Nhasilk store from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m everyday.
Image: Nhasilk store at District 1.