Giac Lam Pagoda
Many tourists feel about Giac Lam Pagoda that this is a tourist destination in Saigon that cannot be missed. In addition, this ancient pagoda also carries many marks associated with the nation’s heroic history. For those who love spiritual tourism, Giac Lam Pagoda is the first destination in the magnificent Saigon travel itinerary. Coming here, […]
Hung King Temple
Located next to the main gate in the area of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is an ancient architecture resembling the Hue mausoleum temple. The temple was built between 1927 – 1929 under the name Temple du Souvenir Annamite to honor the Vietnamese soldiers who fought and died for France in World War I (1914 […]
Tan Xa Palace – The Saigon’s Oldest House
Located on the campus of the Archbishop’s Palace (180 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City), there is an old house hidden in many adjacent high-rise zones – that’s Tan Xa Palace. “Souvenirs” of Emperor Gia Long The house was built by Emperor Nguyen Anh for Pierre Joseph Georges Pigneau, a French […]
Saigon Opera House – Part 2: RESTORED TO ORIGIN
As our page shared in part 1 of the series about Saigon Opera House, the original Theater was decorated with a lot of reliefs and vivid statues like the Saigon City Hall but the 40s of the last century were removed to “improve, refresh style “to suit new artistic tastes. It was a great loss, […]
Saigon Opera House – Part 1: The Beauty buried through time
The Saigon Opera House as it is, we still see, is a hard work for the purpose of use as well as the decoration, subject to many fluctuations by the time, not peace with the original purpose. The theater was built by the French throughout Indochina, so it is true when we call it “the […]
Municipal Theatre
The Municipal Theatre, also know as Saigon Opera House, is an architectural work of Gothic style. This is not only a place to performance arts and other important events, it is also an interesting tourist destination, attracting many visitors come to admire. History of the Municipal Theatre in Ho Chi Minh City After the invasion […]
History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is known as a place that preserves national cultural heritage values since the reign of Hung King until now, and is loved by many domestic and international visitors. Not only admiring the artifacts and understanding more about history, this tourist spot also promises to bring meaningful moments […]
Ben Thanh Market
Since its establishment until now, Ben Thanh market (Vietnamese: chợ Bến Thành, chợ means market) is still being the busiest and most famous market in Saigon. It is considered one of the important symbols of the city; a famous destination not only for many locals but also for foreign tourists from all around the world. […]
Ho Chi Minh City Post Office
As a rather special tourist attraction, the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office is the largest post office in the country. It was built Vietnam was part of French Indochina. This is one of the few remaining colonial officials made their mark on the urban fabric of Ho Chi Minh city. History of Ho Chi […]
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden (short name: Saigon Zoo, Vietnamese: Thảo Cầm Viên) is the place to conserve flora and fauna. It is one of the oldest continuously operating zoos in the world. Not only a historical relic but also a typical cultural symbol of the city. Built at the same time as the Post […]
