Unforgettable journey in Saigon
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The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity.
On 30 April 1975, two North Vietnamese Army tanks crashed down the walls of the Independence Palace, resulting in the Republic's fall in Vietnam, the end of the Vietnam War, and the reunification of the entire country. I would highly recommended you to book a tour guide of this palace to have an understanding of the history.
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Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaThe Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity.
On 30 April 1975, two North Vietnamese Army tanks crashed down the walls of the Independence Palace, resulting in the Republic's fall in Vietnam, the end of the Vietnam War, and the reunification of the entire country. I would highly recommended you to book a tour guide of this palace to have an understanding of the history.
Inside the Saigon Central Post office of special note are two painted maps that were created just after the post office was built, the first one located on the left side of the building is a map of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia titled Lignes telegraphiques du Sud Vietnam et Cambodge 1892 ("Telegraphic lines of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892"). The second map of greater Saigon is titled Saigon et ses environs 1892 ("Saigon and its surroundings 1892").
Bưu Điện Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh
125 Hai Bà TrưngInside the Saigon Central Post office of special note are two painted maps that were created just after the post office was built, the first one located on the left side of the building is a map of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia titled Lignes telegraphiques du Sud Vietnam et Cambodge 1892 ("Telegraphic lines of Southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892"). The second map of greater Saigon is titled Saigon et ses environs 1892 ("Saigon and its surroundings 1892").
The museum functions as a place to display devastation of the war between Vietnam and the United States from 1961 to 1975. It comprises several buildings storing military equipment, as well as disturbing photographs about the traumatizing consequences of Agent Orange, napalm and phosphorus bombs.
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Museo de los vestigios de la guerra
28 Võ Văn TầnThe museum functions as a place to display devastation of the war between Vietnam and the United States from 1961 to 1975. It comprises several buildings storing military equipment, as well as disturbing photographs about the traumatizing consequences of Agent Orange, napalm and phosphorus bombs.
Fine Arts Museum, or Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, is one of the largest museums in Ho Chi Minh City. The owners of this construction changed through different periods of time, which associated with the historical events such as The August Revolution in 1945, the partition of the North and South in 1954, the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975 and the Renovation in 1986. Up to present, though Ho Chi Minh City has been changing in many ways, the architectural work still remains its antique appearance and embellishes the general development of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Museo de Bellas Artes de la Ciudad de Ho Chi Minh
97A Phó Đức ChínhFine Arts Museum, or Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts, is one of the largest museums in Ho Chi Minh City. The owners of this construction changed through different periods of time, which associated with the historical events such as The August Revolution in 1945, the partition of the North and South in 1954, the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975 and the Renovation in 1986. Up to present, though Ho Chi Minh City has been changing in many ways, the architectural work still remains its antique appearance and embellishes the general development of Ho Chi Minh City.
The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th-century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River.
Be careful of the scammers and thieves though. Always ask for the price first before deciding to buy or eat something. Don’t be too shy, try to negotiate the price a little bit whenever you want.
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Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiThe market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th-century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River.
Be careful of the scammers and thieves though. Always ask for the price first before deciding to buy or eat something. Don’t be too shy, try to negotiate the price a little bit whenever you want.
The tallest building in Vietnam.
You can buy a ticket to the Landmark 81 Skyview Observatory and watch the city from very high above!
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Landmark 81
720A Điện Biên PhủThe tallest building in Vietnam.
You can buy a ticket to the Landmark 81 Skyview Observatory and watch the city from very high above!
The Chua Ba Thien Hau Pagoda (The Pagoda of the Lady Thien Hau) is a Chinese style temple located in the Cho Lon district of Ho Chi Minh City. Built in the early 19th century, Thien Hau pagoda is the most famous sacred place in the middle of prosperous Saigon. It is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea.
Please dress politely when you go visit any temple or pagoda here.
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Bà Thiên Hậu Temple
710 Nguyễn TrãiThe Chua Ba Thien Hau Pagoda (The Pagoda of the Lady Thien Hau) is a Chinese style temple located in the Cho Lon district of Ho Chi Minh City. Built in the early 19th century, Thien Hau pagoda is the most famous sacred place in the middle of prosperous Saigon. It is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea.
Please dress politely when you go visit any temple or pagoda here.
In order to combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety.
As Cu Chi is pretty far from the centre of Saigon, it would be better to book a half-day tour and go there with the tour's bus. With a tour guide you will get to know more about the history that happened in the tunnels. And don't forget to try the amazing and healthy dampened cassava after crawling through the tunnels and sweating!
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Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc
Tổ 6 -ấp QL22In order to combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, Communist guerrilla troops known as Viet Cong (VC) dug tens of thousands of miles of tunnels, including an extensive network running underneath the Cu Chi district northwest of Saigon. Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety.
As Cu Chi is pretty far from the centre of Saigon, it would be better to book a half-day tour and go there with the tour's bus. With a tour guide you will get to know more about the history that happened in the tunnels. And don't forget to try the amazing and healthy dampened cassava after crawling through the tunnels and sweating!
Located in Can Gio District - about 2 hours car-ride from the centre of HCMC, Vam Sat lies between the two rivers Vam Sat and Long Tau. During resistance war against American invaders, Vam Sat was destroyed by bombs and defoliants, yet it’s now having the most gorgeous world biosphere reserve of mangrove forest. The Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve has been listed on UNESCO Website.
I would recommend you to book a tour there. There’s a wide variety of activities which are offered at Vam Sat Tourist Center, of which both ecological and recreational aspects are included. The basis tour must include observing the unique ecological system of mangrove forest, visiting Bat Swamp, crocodile farm and also bird-watching.
Khu Du Lịch Sinh thái Vàm Sát
TownLocated in Can Gio District - about 2 hours car-ride from the centre of HCMC, Vam Sat lies between the two rivers Vam Sat and Long Tau. During resistance war against American invaders, Vam Sat was destroyed by bombs and defoliants, yet it’s now having the most gorgeous world biosphere reserve of mangrove forest. The Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve has been listed on UNESCO Website.
I would recommend you to book a tour there. There’s a wide variety of activities which are offered at Vam Sat Tourist Center, of which both ecological and recreational aspects are included. The basis tour must include observing the unique ecological system of mangrove forest, visiting Bat Swamp, crocodile farm and also bird-watching.
Located in the Southern part of Dong Nai Province, Tri An Lake is basically a hidden spot that only mostly the locals know about and only a few tourists have heard of. A man-made lake but excluding with natural beauty with its spectacular display of the sun, sky and wind, it could very well pass off as a work of nature.
If you have time, look for some camping or glamping activities at Tri An Lake.
Trị An Lake
Located in the Southern part of Dong Nai Province, Tri An Lake is basically a hidden spot that only mostly the locals know about and only a few tourists have heard of. A man-made lake but excluding with natural beauty with its spectacular display of the sun, sky and wind, it could very well pass off as a work of nature.
If you have time, look for some camping or glamping activities at Tri An Lake.
Cat Tien National Park, lying across 3 provinces: Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Binh Phuoc, is one of the most beautiful reserved natural attractions of Vietnam with a total size of 70,548 hectares. The park is home to various species from fauna to flora, some are listed as rare animals and plants, together with grass fields and streams.
The park is located about 150km from Ho Chi Minh City, which is not too far away. Tourists can catch a bus, joining an organized tour or riding motorbikes to get to the place. If you have time and love trekking, this would be a great opportunity to book a trekking tour for 2 days to the Cat Tien National Park.
Cat Tien National Park
Cat Tien National Park, lying across 3 provinces: Dong Nai, Lam Dong, Binh Phuoc, is one of the most beautiful reserved natural attractions of Vietnam with a total size of 70,548 hectares. The park is home to various species from fauna to flora, some are listed as rare animals and plants, together with grass fields and streams.
The park is located about 150km from Ho Chi Minh City, which is not too far away. Tourists can catch a bus, joining an organized tour or riding motorbikes to get to the place. If you have time and love trekking, this would be a great opportunity to book a trekking tour for 2 days to the Cat Tien National Park.
As you navigate through the vast network of canals and tributaries, you'll witness the timeless beauty of this region where life revolves around the river. The Mekong Delta is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, where fields of rice, vegetables, and fruit orchards stretch as far as the eye can see, providing a bounty of fresh produce for the entire country.
The floating markets of the Mekong Delta are an absolute must-see, where locals trade their goods from boat to boat, selling everything from fresh coconuts and exotic fruits to handcrafted souvenirs. You'll be mesmerized by the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant marketplace.
Delta del Río Mekong, Vietnam
As you navigate through the vast network of canals and tributaries, you'll witness the timeless beauty of this region where life revolves around the river. The Mekong Delta is often referred to as the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, where fields of rice, vegetables, and fruit orchards stretch as far as the eye can see, providing a bounty of fresh produce for the entire country.
The floating markets of the Mekong Delta are an absolute must-see, where locals trade their goods from boat to boat, selling everything from fresh coconuts and exotic fruits to handcrafted souvenirs. You'll be mesmerized by the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant marketplace.
Activities
The highlight activities for you to explore.
Saigon’s Nguyen Hue St is a 60m wide pedestrian strip that runs from the colonial era People’s Committee Building, 900 metres down to the Saigon River and Bach Dang riverside park.
The nightly congregation of locals here is a great experience of people watching. And there are some interesting little pieces of architecture and other tidbits along the way too.
Nguyen Hue St is busy every night. On Saturdays and Sundays, the streets that run either side of the strip are closed to traffic - adding to the size of the space and drawing larger crowds.
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Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street
22 Nguyễn HuệSaigon’s Nguyen Hue St is a 60m wide pedestrian strip that runs from the colonial era People’s Committee Building, 900 metres down to the Saigon River and Bach Dang riverside park.
The nightly congregation of locals here is a great experience of people watching. And there are some interesting little pieces of architecture and other tidbits along the way too.
Nguyen Hue St is busy every night. On Saturdays and Sundays, the streets that run either side of the strip are closed to traffic - adding to the size of the space and drawing larger crowds.
A flower market in the morning turns to a food market at night!
This night market is very famous among locals. There you can find almost all kinds of street food in the South of Vietnam. Hunreds of street food stalls and local cuisines. Cheap to reasonable prices. People with a weak stomach should however carefully make your choice of food and pay attention to the hygiene level of the stall / the restaurant, esp. during the rainy season.
Ho Thi Ky's Street food
A flower market in the morning turns to a food market at night!
This night market is very famous among locals. There you can find almost all kinds of street food in the South of Vietnam. Hunreds of street food stalls and local cuisines. Cheap to reasonable prices. People with a weak stomach should however carefully make your choice of food and pay attention to the hygiene level of the stall / the restaurant, esp. during the rainy season.
Nightlife Heaven for the Youth in Saigon. Comparable to the famous Khao San street in Bangkok, Thailand, the so-called "Western Street" is crowded with backpackers coming here to have fun, try unfamiliar cuisines and explore a new place during their trip to Saigon.
Be careful with your assets. Being an extremely crowded tourist interest, the safety of travelers coming to Bui Vien street has always been questioned.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
Nightlife Heaven for the Youth in Saigon. Comparable to the famous Khao San street in Bangkok, Thailand, the so-called "Western Street" is crowded with backpackers coming here to have fun, try unfamiliar cuisines and explore a new place during their trip to Saigon.
Be careful with your assets. Being an extremely crowded tourist interest, the safety of travelers coming to Bui Vien street has always been questioned.
Gastro-Szene
Longing for dimsums and wontons? Located in the Chinatown, this restaurant has been very famous among the locals for providing delicious dimsums and Hongkong food at reasonable prices.
Remember to book a table first. It‘s always full!
Kowloon Bing Sutt
74 Bùi Hữu NghĩaLonging for dimsums and wontons? Located in the Chinatown, this restaurant has been very famous among the locals for providing delicious dimsums and Hongkong food at reasonable prices.
Remember to book a table first. It‘s always full!
Com Tam ("Broken Rice") as the name indicates are rice grains “broken” or fractured during the milling process. In its early days, Com Tam was a popular dish among poor rice farmers in the Mekong Delta due to their economic circumstances. It then gradually became the most popular and accessible dish in Saigon.
Often it comes with grilled pork chop, meatloaf, pork skin, fried egg, egg cake and dip sauce from fish sauce.
The best Com Tam is usually the one from street stalls. You can easily find Com Tam almost everywhere in Saigon, at every corner, in every street. Each stall or restaurant has their own secret recipe. Just try and pick out the best for you!
In case you need a suggestion, we however have picked this one for you. Here you can enjoy not only Ca Phe Sua Da in a very authentic Saigon vibe, but also a very flavorful Com Tam.
Cafe Đỗ Phủ
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Com Tam ("Broken Rice") as the name indicates are rice grains “broken” or fractured during the milling process. In its early days, Com Tam was a popular dish among poor rice farmers in the Mekong Delta due to their economic circumstances. It then gradually became the most popular and accessible dish in Saigon.
Often it comes with grilled pork chop, meatloaf, pork skin, fried egg, egg cake and dip sauce from fish sauce.
The best Com Tam is usually the one from street stalls. You can easily find Com Tam almost everywhere in Saigon, at every corner, in every street. Each stall or restaurant has their own secret recipe. Just try and pick out the best for you!
In case you need a suggestion, we however have picked this one for you. Here you can enjoy not only Ca Phe Sua Da in a very authentic Saigon vibe, but also a very flavorful Com Tam.
Hu tieu originally comes from kuy teav, and in its simplest and purest form, is a soup, normally made with pork bones, and served with a variety of different types of noodles. Nam Vang is the Vietnamese word for Phnom Penh, the largest and capital city of Cambodia. It is the most magnificent Cambodian-Chinese-Vietnamese fusion and is incredibly popular in southern Vietnam. People eat this dish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang Thành Đạt
34 Cô BắcHu tieu originally comes from kuy teav, and in its simplest and purest form, is a soup, normally made with pork bones, and served with a variety of different types of noodles. Nam Vang is the Vietnamese word for Phnom Penh, the largest and capital city of Cambodia. It is the most magnificent Cambodian-Chinese-Vietnamese fusion and is incredibly popular in southern Vietnam. People eat this dish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bun Dau Mam Tom (pressed rice noodles, fried freshly-made tofu and the dip sauce made from Mam Tom) - just another stinky delicacy in Vietnam. Even for Vietnamese, there are only two kinds of people: either you are in love with Mam Tom – the stinky traditional Vietnamese shrimp paste, or you despise it!
Bun Dau Mam Tom is the most favorite food for millions of Vietnamese. Usually it also comes with cooked pork belly and a lot of healthy Asian herbs, and will be served on a traditional bamboo plate with banana leaves.
If you don’t want Mam Tom, you can ask for Nuoc Mam – the simple fish sauce. With or without Mam Tom, if you are a fan of tofu, you should never miss out this dish!
There are thousands of bistros and restaurants that serve Bun Dau Mam Tom, but this Dau Homemade restaurant chain is our most favorite sofar, for its service, food quality and hygienity.
Đậu Homemade
213 Nguyễn Gia TríBun Dau Mam Tom (pressed rice noodles, fried freshly-made tofu and the dip sauce made from Mam Tom) - just another stinky delicacy in Vietnam. Even for Vietnamese, there are only two kinds of people: either you are in love with Mam Tom – the stinky traditional Vietnamese shrimp paste, or you despise it!
Bun Dau Mam Tom is the most favorite food for millions of Vietnamese. Usually it also comes with cooked pork belly and a lot of healthy Asian herbs, and will be served on a traditional bamboo plate with banana leaves.
If you don’t want Mam Tom, you can ask for Nuoc Mam – the simple fish sauce. With or without Mam Tom, if you are a fan of tofu, you should never miss out this dish!
There are thousands of bistros and restaurants that serve Bun Dau Mam Tom, but this Dau Homemade restaurant chain is our most favorite sofar, for its service, food quality and hygienity.
"Banh Trang tron" - rice paper mixed with dried shrimps, mangos, sweet sour sauce and some shrimp paste - is a cheap and legendary traditional street food for all southern Vietnamese. You can find it almost everywhere in Saigon.
This place is picked by us, as it is the favourite place for many young people here in Saigon. But really, you can find and try it everywhere!
Bánh tráng trộn chú Viên
38 Đường Nguyễn Thượng Hiền"Banh Trang tron" - rice paper mixed with dried shrimps, mangos, sweet sour sauce and some shrimp paste - is a cheap and legendary traditional street food for all southern Vietnamese. You can find it almost everywhere in Saigon.
This place is picked by us, as it is the favourite place for many young people here in Saigon. But really, you can find and try it everywhere!
Beautifully designed in a very authentic Vietnamese style, this is our all-time favourite restaurant when we miss a real Vietnamese family meal. It has a nice garden (be careful with mosquitos - the restaurant does provide you with a mosquito spray though) and a cozy inner space. Excellent food. Super service. A wide variety of Vietnamese dishes. A must-try!
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Quan Bui Garden
55A Ngô Quang HuyBeautifully designed in a very authentic Vietnamese style, this is our all-time favourite restaurant when we miss a real Vietnamese family meal. It has a nice garden (be careful with mosquitos - the restaurant does provide you with a mosquito spray though) and a cozy inner space. Excellent food. Super service. A wide variety of Vietnamese dishes. A must-try!
Located right next to the Independence Palace, this restaurant offers a nice nostalgic atmosphere, delicious authentic Vietnamese food of all cuisines (Northern, Central, Southern) and the opportunity to walk to famous sightseeing places from there. Despite the central location, the prices are pretty reasonable. The service however needs a bit of improvement.
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Quán Ngon 138
138 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaLocated right next to the Independence Palace, this restaurant offers a nice nostalgic atmosphere, delicious authentic Vietnamese food of all cuisines (Northern, Central, Southern) and the opportunity to walk to famous sightseeing places from there. Despite the central location, the prices are pretty reasonable. The service however needs a bit of improvement.
Neighborhoods
Well-known among locals as Japanese town, this area is packed with hunreds of Japanese restaurants, bars and street food. Are you longing for some ramen or takoyaki after having tried Vietnamese food? Just go here!
Đường Lê Thánh Tôn
Đường Lê Thánh TônWell-known among locals as Japanese town, this area is packed with hunreds of Japanese restaurants, bars and street food. Are you longing for some ramen or takoyaki after having tried Vietnamese food? Just go here!
Beside the Le Thanh Ton area, the Pham Viet Chanh area - 2 mins walk from the City Garden complex - is called "little Japanese town" by locals for its various Japanese restaurants and bars. But that's not all what it has. There are also many hidden local bars and local food offers. Just take a walk and try them for yourself!
Pham Viet Chanh
Phạm Viết ChánhBeside the Le Thanh Ton area, the Pham Viet Chanh area - 2 mins walk from the City Garden complex - is called "little Japanese town" by locals for its various Japanese restaurants and bars. But that's not all what it has. There are also many hidden local bars and local food offers. Just take a walk and try them for yourself!
Consejos para la ciudad
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Lion dance festival in China town
Every second Saturday and Sunday of the month, there will be a lion dance festival in the heart of the China Town, D5. It is usually held at 5.30 pm at the Garden Mall, Hong Bang Str. 190, Ward 12, D5. And it‘s free!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Get around more easily with the following mobility apps
To get around Saigon, you can download and register for these apps to easily book a car / bike ride:
- Grab, Gojek, Be: you should have all these 3 apps in your phone, as it sometimes might be easy to find cars / bikes with one app, but difficult with another app. Grab accepts credit cards issued by international banks, while others only accept cards issued by local banks - here you can pay in cash instead.
- Vinasun or Mai Linh taxi apps: the fare appearing in the app is only an estimated price, not the exact price. Remember to take only cabs with the brand name and a taximeter.
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À Ố Show - a must-see cultural show!
Immerse yourself in the compelling creatures and colorful contraptions of the 'A O Show' during an incredible cultural experience at Ho Chi Minh City’s opulent Saigon Opera House right at the heart of the city.