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

Thank You!

Created by Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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