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Ben Thanh Market
In a quiet corner of bustling downtown Ho Chi Minh City stands Notre Dame Cathedral, the one remaining stronghold of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam.
Built in the late 1880s by French colonists, it was formerly called Saigon Church. The name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Interesting: icon of Saigon, textiles, souvenirs, ao dai, ect.
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Opera House
A boat tour round Ho Chi Minh City on the Saigon River offers the chance to see the varied lifestyles surrounding this busy metropolis. The Saigon River flows from Cambodia through South Vietnam before merging into the South China Sea close to the Mekong Delta. In Ho Chi Minh City the river is also joined by the Dong Nai River and the Ben Cat River. Along the riverbanks are villages, underground passages dating back to the Vietnam War, city skyscrapers and ancient houses.
Interesting: One of Ho Chi Minh City's most
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Notre Dame Cathedral
In a quiet corner of bustling downtown Ho Chi Minh City stands Notre Dame Cathedral, the one remaining stronghold of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam.
Built in the late 1880s by French colonists, it was formerly called Saigon Church. The name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Interesting:Icon of Saigon, Sightseeing
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Grand Post Office
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Gustave Eiffel – the renowned engineer who also designed the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower – and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
Interesting: Sightseeing, souvenirs, post cards.
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China Town
The crowded Binh Tay Market is the major attraction in Chinatown and offers everything you can think of, from fresh produce to Vietnamese goods and especially items with a Chinese flavour.
Temples in this area include Thien Hau Temple on Nguyen Trai Street and Quan Am Temple, on Lao Tu Street. Both feature interesting Chinese-Buddhist style architecture and interiors with pagodas, courtyards, altars and paintings. Chinatown is also home to the Cholon Mosque on Nguyen Trai Street and Cha Tam, a small Catholic cathedral on Duong Hoc Lac Street.
Interesting; Culture and Heritage.
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Thien Hau Pagoda
One of the most tourist attraction of Saigon China Town. This is one of the oldest temple dedicated to Thiên Hậu, the Lady of the Sea ("Tian Hou" as transcribed from the Chinese), who is also known as "Mazu".
Interesting; Culture and Heritage.
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Handicraft Herbal Town |
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Chill Sky Bar
Uber cool with a stunning view of downtown Saigon, Chill Skybar is one of the most popular nightspots in the city. This rooftop bar and clubs sits on the 25th floor of the New World Building and attracts a lively crowd who are dressed to impress and keen to party. There is a strictly enforced dress code at Chill Skybar so make a little effort if you plan to enjoy a cocktail up here and definitely don’t wear Birkenstocks or flip-flops.
Interesting: Sightseeing, Wine and Chill
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Bitexco Tower
Bitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With 68 floors above ground and three basements, the building has a height of 262.5 metres (861 ft), making it the 124th tallest building in the world.
The Bitexco Financial Tower is a true example of forward thinking and design. Re-defining the future of commercial space in Vietnam, this 262-metre tower also has a six-storey retail podium. The property has more than 37,000 square meters of office space and over 8,000 square meters of retail space. On level 50, 464 square meters are available for a casual dining restaurant, while on level 51 there is 568 square meters designated for a fine dining restaurant. On level 52 an Executive VIP & Bar Lounge is planned where tenants and their guests can wind down after a day’s work. A helipad, Vietnam’s first, is located on Level 52 and an Observation Deck, Saigon Skydeck on Level 49 offers sweeping 360‐degree panoramic views of the entire city and the nearby Saigon River.
Interesting: Sightseeing, Wine and Chill.
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Saigon River
Interesting: Sightseeing, Wine and Chill.
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Dragon House
Interesting: Ho Chi Minh Museum. Cultural and Heritage.
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Vung Tau Beach
Vung Tau, known as Cap Saint Jacque in French is about 125 kilometres Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, and is a popular destination for weekend trips from Ho Chi Minh City. The name means anchorage as during the 14th and 15th centuries, Vung Tau was a swamp which European trading ships visited regularly.
With 15 kilometres of coastline, Vung Tau is endowed with many sandy beaches such as Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua (Dua Beach)... Vung Tau also has many famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Jesus Christ Statue, the White Palace...
Come to Vung Tau for a short beach break will be a perfect idea to enjoy swimming in a warm ocean, tasting fresh BBQ seafood and spending a moment to remember with your family.
Interesing; Beach, Sightseeing.
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Mekong Delta
Ecotourism has become a trend for a lot of tourists in this century who are interested in the green enviroment and the cultural heritage preservation of the destination. If you are looking for an eco-trip, this Mekong Delta full day tour will be the best choice for you. An hour to travel along the Mekong river by speed boat, see the stunning mangrove forest with many type of birds and fishes, experience the friendly and peaceful Mekong countryside where you can find unlimited rice fields, fruits garden and local cottages industries. A lunch at the restaurant by Mekong river will fascinate your trip. Then, you can have a chance to visit Mekong Monument, where holds the history of Mekong founder and antiquities. Stop at Kh'mer pagoda and Vietnam ancient temples, you will discover the harmony of the Indochina culture.
Interesting: Culture and Heritage, Sightseeing.
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