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 […]
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden (short name: Saigon Zoo, Vietnamese: Thảo Cầm Viên) is a 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 […]
Phong Dien Floating Market
Phong Dien floating market is a quite famous tourist destination in Can Tho, with unique features of the Mekong Delta river, different from the bustle and noise of Cai Rang floating market, Phong Dien floating market, although not many boats, it still retains the traditional and idyllic features of the floating market, not being touristized. […]
Fruit Gardens in Phong Dien
Can Tho is prioritized by nature with a favorable climate, suitable and fertile soil suitable for growing fruits. Among the tourist attractions of Can Tho, Phong Dien district is the most prominent with its famous eco-tourism and countless fruit gardens. Coming here, everyone feels extremely comfortable and relaxing in the romantic scenery of the orchard. […]
