Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain (Vietnamese: núi Bà Đen, núi means mountain), also known as Black Virgin Mountain or Black Lady Mountain, is considered the roof of the Southeast and an attractive destination in the Mekong Delta river tours. This place not only attracts tourists with its wild and majestic scenery but also with its surrounding thrilling […]
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 over time, not in line with the original purpose. The French built the theater throughout Indochina, so it is true when we call it “the beauty is […]
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
The Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an architectural work of Gothic style. This is not only a place for performance arts and other important events, but it is also an interesting tourist destination, attracting many visitors who come to admire. History of the Ho Chi Minh City […]
History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
The History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is known for preserving national cultural heritage from the reign of Hung Kings to the present. Many domestic and international visitors love it. Not only is this tourist spot a place to admire artifacts and learn more about history, but it also offers meaningful moments of contemplation […]
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 notable tourist attraction, the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office is the largest post office in the country. It was built when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. This is one of the few remaining colonial officials who made their mark on the urban fabric of Ho Chi Minh City. History of Ho […]
