Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City Tours: All Tours & Activities

Ho Chi Minh City is not only the largest city but also together with Hanoi, are two most developed cities in Vietnam. It has witnessed historical events, which set a milestone for the independence and the outstanding development of this country.

Nowadays, Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling urban area with commercial centers, shops restaurants, bars, crowd streets … with various service. It can satisfy all visitors.

The beauty of Ho Chi Minh City is a combination of tradition and modernity, among the buildings in the city always do the presence of ancient architecture of the 20th century exist as Saigon Center Post Office, Saigon Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independent Palace, Ben Thanh market … – the symbols of the city. Especially, the bright lights of this sleepless city will appeal you to walk on the streets and explore the nightlife of the local people.

Saigon has so many places and attractions that you must visit and many things to do like tasting all delicious food, interact with friendly local people … It has always been the destination for domestic tourists and international visitors.

Saigon Central Post Office

This is a famous architectural works built in Ho Chi Minh City featuring French architecture with more than 120 years old (1886-1891). Saigon Central Post Office is the pride of the people in the city. Coming here, tourists not only admire the unique architecture of the post office but also immersed in the ancient world, from the letter box drop to the call counters. In front of the Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, looking from side to side is the modern high-rise buildings; therefore, this harmonious combination brings both ancient beauties and breath of modern life.

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

Located in the heart of Saigon, the church is a landmark in the urban space, with beautiful views from all sides. The architecture of the church has made great lighting effects in the interior, giving a sense of calm, holy and solemn. We can say, Notre Dame is a perfect work of architecture, is a typical work emblematic of Saigon. Not only fascinate visitors from far away, Notre Dame with beauty brings majesty but close, and simple carpentry which became famous location for photographing and artwork.

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market is considered the symbol of the city tourism. The market was built in a square with four doors opened east, west, south, north. Discovering Ben Thanh Market, visitors can shop for their favorite items or enjoy delicious food in the food court. Especially when the night comes, Ben Thanh night market attracts hundreds of visitors to shop and enjoy a delicious dish from early evening until late.

Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)

Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace, located at the heart of the city. It was the workplace of the President of the South of Vietnam during the Vietnam war. This place has many different names over time as: Norodom, Independence Palace and today is “Reunification Hall”. This is not only a unique architecture but also a venue for many important historical events of the city in particular and the country in general.

War Remnants Museum

Tourists come here will feel the most authentic of the fierce war period. The objects such as aircraft, artillery, tanks, and guillotine are built with right size just like in Con Dao prison. There is also a gallery exhibits the southwest border war, a war to protect the northern border, the issue of the Spratly Islands and the plot of the hostile forces …

Saigon Opera House

Located at street Le Loi – Dong Khoi, City Opera House is another tourist attractions that can hardly missed in Saigon. Built more than a century ago, but the theater retains characteristics of Western architecture. Theatre is not only a venue for musical events, but it is also the venue for the major activities of the city like art and social activities.

Cu Chi Tunnels

This is where the miniature battles transformation of the army and people of Cu Chi in the fierce struggle for 30 years. Cu Chi Tunnels is admired by the building deep in the ground; there are many stories, many corners with accommodation, meeting and fighting with a total length of 200 km.