1. WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM
This museum is not for the faint -hearted as it houses harrowing displays from the American War. Established in 1975, it is home to US armoured vehicles, bombs , infantry weapons and controversial images detailing the brutality of war. Not to be missed is Requiem , a homage to the photojournalists who lost their lives covering both sides of the conflict.
2. WOMEN'S MUSEUM
Dedicated to Vietnamese women, this museum has exhibitions covering 3 floors and focuses on ethnic dress, jewellery and women's struggles. It was established in 1985 and divided into 10 rooms. The museum is well laid out and there is a tour showcasing the invaluable contribution made by women in the fight for independence.The building once belonged to the Director of the General Police Department under the former Saigon government.
3. XA LOI PAGODA
This seven tiered pagoda is home to a Buddha relic, a 32 m bell tower and even a publishing centre. The name derived from the Vietnamese translation for " sarira" or Buddhist relics. The pagoda was the focus for opposition in 1963 when 400 monks and nuns were arrested fr civil disobedience. Thich Quang Duc, one of the monks who protested using self immolation, has a memorial nearby. A special Buddhist ceremony is organised every Sunday from 8am to 10 am.
4. THE ARCHBISHOP'S PALACE
With its imposing exterior , replete with wooden shutters and balconies, the archbishop's Palace , is said to be the oldest building in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1790 in a different part of town for the French Apostolic Vicar of Cochin China and was moved to this spot in 1911. It is one of the best maintained examples of colonial french architecture in Saigon. Mass is held next door at Tan Xa Palace at 6 am on Sundays.
5. HO CHI MINH MUSEUM
Once a French shipping company, Dragon House Wharf , this museum hosts a collection of the revered leader's possessions like his sandals and radio. The name Dragon House Wharf comes from the 2 dragon statues on the roof top.
This museum is not for the faint -hearted as it houses harrowing displays from the American War. Established in 1975, it is home to US armoured vehicles, bombs , infantry weapons and controversial images detailing the brutality of war. Not to be missed is Requiem , a homage to the photojournalists who lost their lives covering both sides of the conflict.
2. WOMEN'S MUSEUM
Dedicated to Vietnamese women, this museum has exhibitions covering 3 floors and focuses on ethnic dress, jewellery and women's struggles. It was established in 1985 and divided into 10 rooms. The museum is well laid out and there is a tour showcasing the invaluable contribution made by women in the fight for independence.The building once belonged to the Director of the General Police Department under the former Saigon government.
3. XA LOI PAGODA
This seven tiered pagoda is home to a Buddha relic, a 32 m bell tower and even a publishing centre. The name derived from the Vietnamese translation for " sarira" or Buddhist relics. The pagoda was the focus for opposition in 1963 when 400 monks and nuns were arrested fr civil disobedience. Thich Quang Duc, one of the monks who protested using self immolation, has a memorial nearby. A special Buddhist ceremony is organised every Sunday from 8am to 10 am.
4. THE ARCHBISHOP'S PALACE
With its imposing exterior , replete with wooden shutters and balconies, the archbishop's Palace , is said to be the oldest building in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1790 in a different part of town for the French Apostolic Vicar of Cochin China and was moved to this spot in 1911. It is one of the best maintained examples of colonial french architecture in Saigon. Mass is held next door at Tan Xa Palace at 6 am on Sundays.
5. HO CHI MINH MUSEUM
Once a French shipping company, Dragon House Wharf , this museum hosts a collection of the revered leader's possessions like his sandals and radio. The name Dragon House Wharf comes from the 2 dragon statues on the roof top.
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