Independence Palace

Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), also known as Reunification Palace (Vietnamese: Dinh Thống Nhất), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.

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Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame is a cathedral located in the downtown -  District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

All building materials were imported from France. The outside wall of the cathedral was built with bricks from Marseille ( second largest city in France, after Paris). Although the contractor did not use coated concrete, these bricks have retained their bright red color until today.

This cathedral is old architecture - an opposite image with high and modern buildings in this time. Visitors and Vietnamese people like visiting here and taking beautiful pictures.

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Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Cu Chi Tunnels defense system is in the ground, located in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City. Construction works began in 1940 during the resistance war against the French and at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Currently, this tunnel is attractive tourist destination to visit and learn about a period of history of Vietnam.

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Dam Sen water park - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Dam Sen water park

It's the biggest water park of HCMC. (There are not many water parks in the city). Vietnamese, espcially children and teenagers love to go to water park. Just imagine in a super duper hot summer day in Saigon, where would you go?

It's extra awesome that you can enjoy water park with your friends.

Ticket price is 6-7 USD/person.

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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Vinh Nghiem is one of the biggest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh city which locates at 339, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 3

 

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

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Vuon Xoai Ecotourism Park - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Vuon Xoai Ecotourism Park in Dong Nai Province is a peaceful oasis for Saigonese to visit for a picnic or sightseeing trip on a short weekend break.

 

Vuon Xoai Ecotourism Park

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War Remnants Museum - Ho Chi Minh City guide

By visiting one of the most famous history museums, the War Remnants Museum, you have totally transformed your ordinary visit to Ho Chi Minh City to an intellectual yet remarkable trip.

 

War Remnants Museum

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Central Post Office - Ho Chi Minh City guide

The Central Post Office is at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1. This is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect.

 

Central Post Office

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Binh Quoi Village - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Tourists may find numerous thatched cottages in the northern countryside, sitting by the riversides enjoying fresh coconut under the shade of coconut trees.

 

Binh Quoi Village

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Ben Thanh Market - Ho Chi Minh City guide

Ben Thanh Market

Being a bustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city of Vietnam.

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