Binh Tay Market
You’re going to hear most about Ben Thanh Market. But I actually found Binh Tay Market to have better prices, be a more local experience, and I overall enjoyed visiting it more than Ben Thanh. Binh Tay Market is one of the major official markets, located in the Cholon area of Ho Chi Minh City, what is Chinatown.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
Thien Hau Temple
Located in the Chinatown area (District 5) of Ho Chi Minh City and built back in the 19th century, Thien Hau Temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea (source).
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
Museum Of Ho Chi Minh City
In the past you might have heard of the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, but now, the same place is officially known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC Museum.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
Bitexco Financial Tower
Standing taller than any other building in Ho Chi Minh City, and towering to the sky, is a skyscraper that’s made to look like a lotus bulb, known as Bitexco Financial Tower.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
Independence Palace
Now a museum, but still used for official government meetings and events, the Independence Palace was the former home of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
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Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame
Welcome to Paris?
Probably not quite as grand as the Notre Dame de Paris, but nevertheless an important cathedral and landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, the Notre Dame Cathedral marks the center of the French colonial heritage in Saigon.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
Saigon Central Post Office
Right across the street from the Saigon’s Cathedral of Notre Dame, within the same city square, is yet another renowned landmark, the Central Post Office, that began construction back in 1886.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Saigon is definitely not a fun attraction to visit.
But it is a place to remember the atrocious and horrible effects that come as a result of war.
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Saigon Opera House
Considered to be one of the best representations of French colonial architecture in Saigon, the Opera House theater was built in 1897, and has been beautifully preserved.
Thanks Mr. Mark Wiens (source from Migrationology.com)