Drop off the train station to explore famous Saigon tourist spots that make up the beauty of the magnificent and bustling city is also the pride of the people here.
If Hanoi tourism is famous for its ancient and dreamlike beauty, the places to visit Saigon make people overwhelmed by the magnificence and bustle. Saigon is like that, always full of life and colors. You can feel that this city “never sleeps”, always bustling even when night falls.
Along discover famous tourist destinations in Saigon , contributing to creating unforgettable beauty when arriving here and also the pride of the people here.
1. Ben Thanh Market
Opened in 1914, Ben Thanh market has been considered a symbol of Saigon for decades. The market is located in District 1 of the city center, including 4 doors facing Quach Thi Trang Square, and other major streets of the city such as Phan Boi Chau, Phan Chu Trinh and Le Thanh Ton. With such a prime location, it is quite understandable that Ben Thanh market is always bustling and busy. If you are a fan of shopping, do not miss this market when you have a chance to travel to Ho Chi Minh City .
Inside the market there are more than 3,000 stalls selling all kinds of goods from traditional to modern, from popular to luxury. The market starts operating from 8-9 am daily, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to visit and shop. At night, around Ben Thanh market, there are many eateries with many local specialties. Note, before shopping here, you should bargain for the best price.
Ben Thanh Market is considered a symbol of Saigon.
Inside the market, there are more than 3000 stalls selling all kinds of goods attracting many domestic and foreign tourists.
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
Located right on the main road of the city center, Notre Dame Cathedral is a tourist attraction in Saigon that you definitely should not miss. Impressive church with European architecture combining beautiful Roman and Gothic styles, and the largest bell pair in Vietnam.
This cathedral opened in April 1880. This is the most beautiful and important cathedral of Saigon diocese and is the pride of the people of the city. The landscape around Notre Dame Cathedral is quite beautiful, so it attracts many people to visit and take pictures.
Notre Dame Cathedral impresses with European architecture combining beautiful Roman and Gothic styles
This is a familiar check-in and photo-taking place of many tourists
The surrounding campus of the church is very beautiful and airy.
3. Saigon Central Post Office
Located in the heart of District 1, the city post office is an architectural work built by the French in the years 1886 – 1891 in a luxurious European style combining in harmony with classic Asian features. This is also a favorite check-in place for many young people.
The outside of the post office is decorated with rectangular boxes. On these boxes is a picture of a man and a woman wearing a unique laurel wreath. The central area of the arc is located a large clock. When night falls, the whole city center post office is lit up by the lights that look so beautiful and superficial.
The post office is built in luxurious European style in harmony with classic Asian features.
Capture the super sparkling moment with the interior scenery of the city post office.
4. Opera House
The Opera House, also known as the Ho Chi Minh City Theater, was inaugurated in 1900. This is one of the oldest theaters built in Western European architecture. The Opera House is located in District 1, frontage facing Dong Khoi Street and Lam Son works.
For more than 100 years, the Opera House is considered an eloquent witness of a historical streak of the nation’s fierce resistance until the liberation of the South and reunification.
Similar to the central post office of Saigon, the Opera House also influenced the architecture of French art in the late 19th century, from facade reliefs to interior decoration. Coming here, you will admire and immerse yourself in the ancient space with the old traditional architecture right in the heart of the bustling modern city.
The Opera House is one of the oldest theaters built in Western European architecture.
Tourists often come here to visit and take souvenir photos.
5. The Starlight Bridge
Anh Sao Bridge is a very famous place to play and visit Saigon . If you are a lover of brilliant colors, romance, come save memorable moments at this special bridge.
Anh Sao Bridge connects between Ho Ban Nguyet with Dao canal in Phu My Hung urban area. The bridge is designed with a modern water spraying system with 7-color LEDs on both sides of the bridge. Here, you will feel like you are walking on a beautiful galaxy with countless glittering stars of “stars” emitted from countless lights on the floor and under the bridge.
In addition, the two sides of the sentence are open and spacious squares with designs imitating the moon and sun. Therefore, Starlight Bridge has become a familiar destination for many people, especially young people.
Anh Sao Bridge is a famous place for entertainment and sightseeing in Saigon.
Anh Sao Bridge connects between Ho Ban Nguyet with Dao canal in Phu My Hung urban area.
6. Independence Palace
Independence Palace is an architectural work going into the history of the Vietnamese people. This is the workplace of the government apparatus of the Republic of Vietnam during the war against the US to save the country. This work is designed according to the architecture and feng shui of the Orient, but no less modern.
Independence Palace is located at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street. Every year, on the occasion of April 30 or September 2, thousands of people flock here to visit as well as to commemorate the heroes who have fallen for national independence. Here, you will be able to see firsthand the items of the old regime as well as many traces marking the independent moment of April 30, 1975.
Independence Palace is an architectural work going into the history of the Vietnamese people.
Every year, on the occasion of April 30 or September 2, thousands of people flock here to visit as well as to commemorate the heroes who have fallen for national independence.
7. Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street was built in April 2015 with a length of 670m and a width of 64m. This is one of the unique Saigon tourist destinations that you should not miss. The pedestrian street is located in the center of District 1, with granite background, two large fountains, many trees and modern sound and lighting control system.
Every evening, especially on weekends, Saigon people and tourists often come here to take a walk and enjoy the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of the city. There are also many specialty shops selling in Saigon for you to enjoy.
This is a unique Saigon tourist destination that many people love.
Saigon people and tourists often come here to take a walk and enjoy the vibrant and bustling city space
Kim (General)/Lữ Hành Việt Nam