VIETNAM -HIGHLIGHTS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

HIGHLIGHTS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

1.       FINANCIAL TOWER

Bitexco Financial Tower stand at the heart of Ho Chi Minh’s Financial Centre . It is strategically positioned to attract leading financial banking, insurance and legal company, both local and global .A helipad is located on the 50^th floor, reaching out from the tower itself. An observation deck is also located on the 47^th floor, below the helipad. At this height, visitors can see 360 degree view of the city.

Admission ticket to the observation desk, 200000 VND (about 10 USD)

2.       DONG KHOI STREET

Dong Khoi Street stretched from Notre Dame Cathedral to Saigon River with a total length of 1000m.In the late 19^th century, this busy street was named Palace and then Catinat and was crowded with cafes and restaurant. Today there are many restaurants and hotels scattered along Dong Khoi Street such as Continetal Majestic, Grand , Gival , Brodard etc. They still retain the charm of French architecture and nice services .Visitors can find unique gifts at souvenir shops.

3.       HO CHI MINH MUSEUM

Built in 1863, it had been called Ho Chi Minh Museum since 1979, where you can find many valuable objects and documents concerning the life of President Ho Chi Minh.

Opening time: daily 0730 -1830 m

Address: 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 1

4.       HO CHI MINH CITY MUSUEM

Built in 1863, THE FIRST CONSTRUCTION of French in Cochinchina, the place of Japanese Govenor –Mimosa, Gia Long Palace and Supreme Court. After 1975, the building became the Revolutionary Museum and then Ho Chi Minh Museum. In the museum, there are lots of photographs and exhibits displaying “Old Saigon”, the struggle against foreign invaders and the historical Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

Address: 65 LyTuTrong Street, District 1

Opening time: 0730am -0445pm

5.       NORTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

Built in 1877-1880, Notre Dame Cathedral is a huge architectural monument located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. This redbrick structure with its twin tower has been a well-known feature of the city.

6.       BEN THANH MARKET

The market was built in 1914 in an area of 1 square kilometer. The clock tower with 4 clocks facing 4 directions is considered the symbol of the city. Nowadays, Ben Thanh Market is one of the biggest markets in the city where everything can be found, from vegetables and fish to spices and electronic gadgets.

7.       WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM

Displaying artifacts from the war, such as tools of torture, different military hardware and photographs of atrocities committed during 20^th century and the Vietnam War in particular

Opening time: 0730 am- 0445pm

Address: 28, Vo Va Tan Street, District 3

8.       XA LOI PAGODA

Xa Loi is one of the largest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. It was built in 1956 and was the Headquarter of Buddhism in South Vietnam.The pagoda was built to enshrine a sample of the relics of Gautama Buddha, giving its name. The bell tower of Xa Loi Pagoda was opened in 1961. The tower stands 32 m, has 7 storeys and is the top bell tower in Vietnam. On the highest level, there is a bell weighing 2 tons, which was cast in the model of the bell of Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue.

Opening time: 0600am -0900pm

Address: 89 Huyen Thang Quan, District 3

9.       REUNIFICATION PALACE

In 1962, the palace was built right in the grounds of Norodom Palace. It was used as the office and residence for the presidents of the old Saigon regime.

The palace is opened to visitors at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia St District 1.

Opening time: 0730- 11am and 1pm -4pm every day, except the days when there are meetings or conferences of the government.

10.   DAM SEN CULTURAL PARK

Opened in 1999, Dam Sen is the best place for relaxation and entertainment not only for children but also for adults when Asian and European garden and many fun rides.

Opening time: 0730 – 0900pm

Address: 03 Hoa Binh, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City

11.   THIEU HAU TEMPLE

It is located in the center of Chinatown and built by Cantonese Congregation 1760 in order to express their gratitude to this Goddess for her protection during their immigration trip to Vietnam by sea.

Opening time: 0600 – 5.30pm

Address: 710 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5

12.   BACKAPACKER AREA

Pham Ngu Lao, De Tham and Bui Vien Streets are packkers area, which is commonly known as “Pho Tay Ba Lo”. This is among the favourite places of tourists because of its vast of budget hotels and international food shops. This area gets more than its fair share of traffic noise, yet remains good value and becomes lively when night falls.