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Feb 15, 2023
By Linda
Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), is one of the major cities in Vietnam, so the best places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City always attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore. Many unique destinations with a variety of activities promise to bring you many interesting experiences.
Cu Chi Tunnels tourism is now increasingly developed because this is not only a destination with historical and cultural value but also one of the best places attractive tourist destinations associated with famous military works in Vietnam.
It will take you around 70 kilometers to go to the Cu Chi tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City's center. You can select from a variety of acceptable modes of transportation if the distance is not too great.
This tourist attraction is up to 250 kilometers long and has three distinct depths; the uppermost level is around 3 m above ground, the middle floor is 6 m above ground, and the lowest floor is up to 12 m below earth. One of the top six pieces of art created by humans today. Additionally, the Cu Chi tunnel tourism area made it onto the list of Southeast Asia's top 7 most exotic locations.
Address: TL15, Phu Hiep, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (7 days a week)
Pricing: USD 5
Cu Chi Tunnels
A common day excursion from the bustling Ho Chi Minh City is a cruise through the Mekong Delta's verdant network of canals, waterways, and palm-fringed islands. It provides an intriguing look into the way of life of folks whose survival depends on this vulnerable waterway.
The delta, which has an area of more than 40,000 square kilometers and generates 90% of the nation's exports as well as more than half of its grain, is renowned for its floating marketplaces, which frequently take place in the early morning.
Tours to the delta departing from Ho Chi Minh City usually include a 70-kilometer drive to My Tho, a town on the banks of the Mekong River. With a trip across the delta and stops at towns or farms, you can do many things on the Mekong delta such as: shopping, visit temple and traditional village. These activities are available on the Mekong Delta Discovery Tour in small groups, along with the option to sample regional cuisine and tropical fruits.
Address: Encompasses a large portion of south-western Vietnam
Opening hours: 24/24
Pricing: Depending on each items
Mekong Delta
If Hanoi is famous for Hoan Kiem Lake walking street, in Saigon, you can also relax on weekends on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.
After almost seven months of development, the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in the heart of Saigon was officially opened on April 30, 2015. Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is 670 meters long, 64 meters wide, and is entirely covered with a sleek, contemporary granite pavement.
While Nguyen Hue pedestrian street originally opened, when people were still unsure of its location, apartment 42 Nguyen Hue immediately caught their attention on social media. There are numerous restaurants, cafes, and clothing stores in this apartment complex, and among them are a few that are well-known to young people in Saigon, such as Saigon cafe and Partea cafe.
Address: Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh
Opening hours: 24/24
Pricing: Depending on each items
Nguyen Hue Street
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the best places in Ho Chi Minh City that any visitor coming here must visit. The work was designed by French architect Jules Bourard and was launched in 1880. The church was built in a Roman architectural style mixed with a Gothic architectural style, including a cathedral, a bell tower, and a park outside. The capacity of the entire cathedral can be up to 1200 people.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is not only an artistic architectural work but also a historical witness, witnessing the change of Ho Chi Minh City over the past century.
Address: 1 Cong Xa Paris, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM - 4PM
Pricing: Free
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
As one of the outstanding examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam, the Saigon Opera House was built in 1898 with a prime location right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. This destination has an area of up to 2016 m2, the work is designed by many famous architects with a capacity of about 1800 people. Not only showing the majesty and grandeur of the outside, but it also shows modernity, full of modern sound and light inside.
Saigon Opera House is an important cultural site that was recognized as a national monument in 2012. It is considered a multi-purpose theater specializing in theatrical performances and also hosts several major events.
Address: 7 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Opening hours: 9 AM - 4:30 PM (weekdays) and 9 AM - 12 PM (weekends)
Pricing: from USD 30 per person depending on events and shows
Saigon Opera House
After more than 100 years of existence and development, the Ben Thanh market is not only a place of trade for townspeople but also the best place that tourist can not to be missed when coming to Saigon. From the unique architecture of the market, and the friendly vendors, to the variety of goods, make everyone want to visit once.
With an area of more than 13,000m2, Ben Thanh market is a place to trade and exchange goods of the people of Saigon as well as the surrounding areas, with nearly 6,000 small traders and about 1,500 stalls, attracting thousands of visitors every day.
Here, visitors can choose for themselves hundreds of items ranging from traditional to modern. This is also one of the best destinations in Ho Chi Minh City where you can comfortably enjoy traditional cuisine at cheap prices. In addition, you can also buy many items as gifts after your trip.
Address: Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM - 6PM
Pricing: Depending on each items
Ben Thanh Market
The dry season in Saigon starts from December to April next year. This is the most ideal time for visitors to explore the best places of Ho Chi Minh City.
You will delight in discovering the hustle and bustle of Saigon, admiring the ancient Indochinese architecture or "breaking the island" of the fascinating game world at the outdoor amusement park without having to worry about being caught in the water. A sudden downpour ruined what could have been a wonderful journey.
In this season, you can join two special occasions: Christmas and Lunar New Year with lavishly decorated streets and well-dressed people.
The rainy season in Saigon starts from May to November. You can enjoy the city in a completely different way that is equally interesting and poetic. There are many museums and historical sites for you to learn and study Vietnamese culture, or modern and bustling commercial centers with all the world-famous brands to satisfy your shopping passion. A very romantic experience in Saigon's rainy season is to choose a lovely, gentle cafe to watch the streets, listen to music, and enjoy the peaceful space in the middle of this dynamic city. After the rain, the air becomes cool and pleasant, suitable for you to enjoy the exciting Ho Chi Minh tour.
Make the most of your trip to Ho Chi Minh City with a day trip that will take you to see the best places of the city and take you to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, with similar tunnels played an important role in the resistance war against the US or the Mekong Delta with floating markets bustling through the night.
• Seeing where the Vietnam War reached its end in 1975 at the Reunification Palace
• Learning more about the events and horrors of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum
• Finding examples of striking French colonial architecture at Notre Dame and the old Post Office
• Diving into the history of the Cu Chi Tunnels by exploring some of its incredible interiors
• Having a local lunch, followed later by a traditional guerilla wartime snack in the jungle
• Relishing the wealth of information provided by our friendly and knowledgeable guide
• Finding the deep well of ancient, colonial and wartime history on a tour of Ho Chi Minh City
• Exploring the underground Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible engineering masterpiece near to Saigon
• Gliding through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta and exploring its wonderful greenery
Thank you very much. we hope that you will have a good trip in Ho Chi Minh City and you will enjoy your trip in Vietnam with Vietnam Escape Tours Travel - A good tour company in Vietnam with excellent reviews on Tripadvisor.
