Ho Chi Minh City Essentials
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, showcases a transition from French colonial architecture to a poignant wartime history. This selection features the 19th-century Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, alongside the Independence Palace, where the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Cultural depth is found in the Taoist Jade Emperor Pagoda and the bustling markets of Cholon, while the War Remnants Museum provides a somber look at the nation's past. Traditional water puppetry and street food at The Lunch Lady complete the city's essential landscape.
A Ben Thanh Tourist Market
Bến Thành Market is located in the center of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1.
B War Remnants Museum
Visiting this moving museum is a must - and not just for history buffs.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Established by French colonists in the late 19th century, this Neo-Romanesque cathedral features two 58-meter-tall bell towers. All construction materials, including the distinct red bricks, were imported directly from France.
D Independence Palace
The Independence Palace, also publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
E Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral.
F Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Ho Chi Minh City Hall, officially called the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Head Office, is the city hall of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
G The Tan Dinh Church of Sacred Heart
Built in 1876 during the French colonial period, this Romanesque-style church is famous for its vibrant pink exterior. It is the second-largest church in the city, featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements.
H Cholon
Chợ Lớn, usually anglicized as "Cholon" in English sources, is a quarter of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
I Jade Emperor Pagoda
The Jade Emperor Pagoda also known as the Phước Hải Tự is a Taoist pagoda located at 73 Mai Thị Lựu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City,…
J Thien Hau Pagoda
This is a list of Mazu temples, dedicated to Mazu also known as Tian Shang Sheng Mu or Tian Hou Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of…
K Dong Khoi Street
A terrific shopping street. The best place to get some souvenirs, be it jewelry, silk or custom-fitted clothes.
L The Lunch Lady
Street food at its finest, made from the freshest ingredients and tasting of Vietnam. Do not miss this gem.
Nhà Hát Múa Rối Nước Rồng Vàng
An amazing experience, even if you don't know a bit of Vietnamese. The water puppets are a real sight.
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