Famous Landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City
Jul 17, 2015
Famous Landmarks in
Ho Chi Minh City
Index
• Remaining of Vietnamese War• Cultural and religious attractions• Museums• Fun & Entertainment• Where to Stay
Remaining of Vietnamese War
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels played a crucial part in Vietnam War.
This is one of the greatest tourist attractions not to be missed during a visit to Vietnam.
Reunification Palace
This was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace.
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum situated at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.
It mainly comprises of displays relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War.
Cultural and Religious Attractions
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral is a famous well established cathedral in Southern Vietnam, situated right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Giác Lâm Pagoda
Giac Lam Pagoda was built in 1744 and it is the oldest Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is the tallest stone tower in Vietnam, located in Ho Chi Minh City. It is remarkable for its very old Asian architecture and the seven-storey Kwan-Yin tower.
Cao Dai Temple
Cao Dai is one of the sacred destinations in Vietnam.
Mariamman Hindu Temple
This is a temple devoted to the Hindu goddess Mariamman.
Museums
Museum of Vietnamese History
This astonishing architecture was previously home to the École Française d’Extrême Orient in Vietnam.
It is the first museum in Vietnamese medicine. It exhibits more than 3000 items which dates back to stone age.
FITO Museum
Fun & Entertainment
Saigon Opera House
The Opera House is a place used for creative performances and major events since 1975 and it accommodates up to 500 seats.
Suoi Tien Theme Park
Suối Tiên Theme Park is a leisure park situated in District 9, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. The park consists of numerous entertainment areas.
Dam Sen Water Park
Dam Sen Water Park is an amusement park which consists of many water games.
Saigon Art Retreats
Best place to learn the art of water color and ink painting.
Where to stay
• Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
• Somerset Chancellor Court Ho Chi Minh City
• Sherwood Residence
• Garden View Court
• Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City
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Created by Pushpitha Wijesinghe
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