Cu Chi Tunnels Address: www.cuchitunnel.org.vn War Remnants Museum Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Reunification Palace Reunification Palace is one the most important buildings in Ho Chi Minh City not only because of its striking modern architecture but it was the site where Vietnam war ended. Then known as the Independence Palace or Presidential Palace is where the first communist tanks to arrive in Saigon crashed through the wrought iron gates. The rest is history! Address: 133 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ho Chi Minh City
This French-built cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with its two bell towers dominating the city skyline. This cathedral is impressive on the outside but lacks the guilt and gold Westerners have come to expect in a European Cathedral. Sadly its somewhat dark and grey on the inside but it’s amazing that this fine structure has survived. Daily services are held. Central Post Office Designed by Gustave Eiffel (of the Eiffel tower), Ho Chi Minh City’s Central Post Office is a classic example of the French colonial style, featuring an elegant interior with a vaulted glass canopy ceiling, complete with a gigantic portrait of Ho Chi Minh. Ben Thanh Market Located right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City this vibrant market sells all manner of goods. It’s open till late and you can buy practically anything you want. Bargaining is a must and even if shopping is not your thing it’s quite fun to sightsee the people, aromatic smells and general bustle of activity Address: District 1. 700m southwest of Rex Hotel Eating Don’t get run over Mekong Delta Tour – Day tour Escape the hustle of the city and take a scenic drive through the Mekong Delta and journey down the narrow tree lined canals on board a sampan. Visitors can opt for a one day or a multi-day tour of the vast Mekong Delta where residents still live in stilt houses or on boats and shop in floating markets.
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Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon is a wonderful city to
explore and obviously there are many more places to visit. If any reader
has a personal favourite please help expand this list by adding a
comment belowHow to get there China Airlines fly daily to Saigon ex Taipei. www.china-airlines.com Contact Vietnam Tourism www.vietnamtourism.com |
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September 28, 2011
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