Referring to Saigon, we will think of a lavish and glamorous city, where the flow of people is rushing back and forth every day. But somewhere there are alleys, places that still retain “memories” of old Saigon.
Hao Si Alley Ward
Saigon has many monumental buildings, with lavish boulevards, but somewhere still there are alleys with peaceful, nostalgic beauty. That is Hao Si Phuong – a peaceful alley located at 206 Tran Hung Dao B, District 5. If you first pass this route, you may not be sure to see the alley because it is not too prominent or spacious.
However, Hao Si Phuong is truly a place that “belongs to the past”, extremely suitable for those who want to take photos with nostalgic style. The alley has green moss-covered walls, two-storey houses with ancient and old architecture. Hao Si Phuong is also a place where the Vietnamese and Chinese communities live happily and in harmony with each other. Regardless of how crowded and busy the outside is, the inside of the alley is always peaceful and calm.
Arts museum
The Museum of Fine Arts is a place with the classic beauty and atmosphere of an art gallery, you can enjoy taking “a thousand and one” beautiful pictures here. The building was designed by an architect France in 1929, architectural style interference between East Asia and Europe . The main color that the museum uses is yellow – representing the old beauty of centuries ago.
Stepping into the Saigon Museum of Fine Arts, you will understand why this place is considered a beautiful photo spot in Saigon. With long and wide corridors with pale gray door frames creating a serene, ancient look, visitors feel lost in the old past. Besides, there are galleries with dim light that brings mystery. In addition, the peaceful balcony corners or colorful window frames also create a unique quality for the Fine Arts museum.
Thien Hau pagoda
Thien Hau pagoda is also known as the oldest pagoda in Saigon with the age of up to 250 years. This is also a nostalgic style photo spot that attracts many young people. Located on Nguyen Trai Street, District 5, this temple is where many tourists from near and far visit pilgrimage and sightseeing. Although she has undergone many restoration works, Thien Hau pagoda still retains the typical Chinese architecture, with bold Asian characteristics.
The pagoda was built in the style of three landscapes with stylized highlights on the main entrance, the two sides have more corridors. Entering the temple gate, the more you feel the solitude and silence of this place. In the Main Dien area, the statue of Mrs. Thien Hau is placed in the center. The yellow and red light radiating from the candles shining on the ceiling and the altar, the black color of wood makes the temple space more mysterious.
When we arrive here, we can choose to take pictures at the temple gate, walk along the windy corridors of the campus or create incense in a large incense burner in the middle of the temple. Note, you should wear discreet and polite clothes because the temple is a sanctuary.
26 Ly Tu Trong Apartment Building
The “so deep” photos are one of the works created from the ancient corridors and terraces of 26 Ly Tu Trong apartment building. This apartment building is famous for its expensive cafes, afternoon tea, bars, pubs, restaurants and art galleries. Although located in the heart of the bustling city, but the apartment still has a space with many sad colors, quiet and simple space. Because of that, coming here to rest, visit, take photos at noon is probably great.
Some familiar names located in 26 Ly Tu Trong apartment building such as Loft Cafe, L’Usine Cafe, Cong coffee … surely you are no stranger. The space here is bold vintage, extremely nostalgic, so if you have paid for a high-priced designer dress or a luxurious meal, remember to take lots of photos to satisfy.
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