Ho Chi Minh City (abbreviated HCMC),commonly known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 9.3 million in 2023.Situated in the Southeast region of Vietnam, the city surrounds the Saigon River and covers about 2,061 km2.
Independence Palace is the name of a edifice (a building) built by the government of the Republic of Vietnam before 1975 for the purpose of living and working for the President (Presidential Palace) on the Norodom Palace (Place of the Presidential Palace). Governor General) old. In the popular period of the Republic of Vietnam, this Palace is also known as the Presidential Palace or the Dragon Head Palace.
The new palace was built on an area of 120,000m² with a surface area of 4,500m². It included a basement, 3 main floors, 2 mezzanines, one terrace, and one upper floor. There are a total of 95 rooms in the palace, each decorated according to its function. The palace also features two exhibition rooms, a 33-room guest house, and numerous entertainment services such as tennis courts and octagonal house.
On 30 April 1975, the tanks of the liberation army entered The Independence Palace, and the Sai Gon government, including 45 members and President Duong Van Minh, surrendered without condition
Originally called Norodom Palace and Palace of Indochina Governor General, the Independence Palace was built in 1868 and inaugurated in 1871.
After 1954, Ngo Dinh Diem, South Viet Nam’s Presdent, and his family lived and worked in the Norodom Palace. He decided to renamed it the Independence Palace. In 1962, this palace was heavily destroyed by bombs. President Diem commanded the remains to be destroyed and to rebuild the palace It was designed by Western-trained architect Ngo Viet Thu. The construction was undertaken by Sai Gon engineers and was completed in 1966..
Today, the Reunification Hall is the place to hold important meetings, the place to welcome the heads of state when they come to Ho Chi Minh City and is a tourist attraction. In 2009, Independence Palace was one of the first 10 special national monuments of Vietnam recognized. According to officials of the Management Board of Thong Nhat Hall, every day, thousands of domestic and international visitors come to visit this work.
Located in the midst of a modern city with a vibrant pace of life, the Independence Palace still stands tall with time with ancient yet modern features, a blend of East and West. Above all, the palace also carries with it a layer of historical sediment, which is part of the golden years.
Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the famous zoos in Ho Chi Minh City. There are more than 1000 animals and more than 2000 species of unique flowers and plants for you to visit comfortably In addition, this Saigon tourist destination also has many unique games such as: tram, plane, fishing, spinning horse, train.... These games are extremely interesting for children, surely this will be an ideal tourist destination if your trip has young children. In addition, this is also a beautiful check-in point for you to save moments when coming to this city.
It is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in the city. In Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is not only a historical relic but also a typical cultural symbol of the city.
Built at the same time as the City Post Office. Ho Chi Minh City, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden are considered as a witness of history, hav ing gone through the ups and downs of people and this land. Enduring vitality and typical cultural values have given Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens a distinct and unmistakable nuance with any other.
Not only is it a place to keep animals and plants, in the campus of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, there is also a Temple of Hung Kings. The temple was built by the French authorities next to the main gate in 1926 with the name of the Memorial Temple to commemorate the Vietnamese who died fighting for France in World War I.
Location: No. 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Reference opening hours: 7:00 - 17:30
Reference ticket price: 60,000 VND/person over 1.3m tall, 40,000 VND/ person from 1 to 1.3m tall, children under 1m are completely free.
From 1954, the temple was renamed as Quoc To Temple of Hung Vuong and worshiped some other historical figures such as: Le Van Duyet, Tran Hung Dao... After 1975, the temple was changed to Hung Vuong Temple and assigned to Vietnam History Museum - Ho Chi Minh City managed. On the right side of the Temple is a bronze elephant
Visit and experience the game: 180,000 VND/child, 260,000 VND/adult
Park, aquarium and fish massage: 240,000 VND/child, 380,000 VND/adult.
Established in 1976, this place has a unique combination of Eastern and Western cultures, creating a distinct space. With a variety of games, service areas, tourism, entertainment and cuisine, Dam Sen brings you an entertainment space full of color and vibrancy.
Dam Sen Park has been operating for nearly 40 years and is affectionately known as the "green oasis". This is a tourist destination in Saigon, entertainment has never been hot in Saigon. Coming to Dam Sen Park, you can not only experience extremely attrac-
tive games but also see the poetic natural scenery with fresh air.
From stimulating rides to exciting recreational activities, this park caters to all tastes and ages.
Designed in the Eurasian style, making this place extremely unique and different.
Dam Sen Park is divided into two main areas: Dam Sen Cultural Park and Dam Sen Water Park. With an area of about 50 hectares, this is a fun place not to be. missed on weekends in Saigon. Come and experience the best here.
Dam Sen Cultural Park with its large campus and green space has attracted thousands of visitors to experience. Especially, with the hot and humid tropical weather of Savannah all year round, such a green place becomes even more attractive. In particular, not only the green space, but also the interesting games here
are also "plus points" to attract tourists, especially every weekend.
The park was built in 1976 and has always been a symbol of tourism and entertainment of the city throughout the years. So, what games and experiences does Dam Sen Kho play area have that attract visitors?
7:30 am - 6:30 pm: MondayFriday.
7:30 - 21:30: from SaturdaySunday.
The city's post office is famous as a check-in point that attracts a lot of tourists when visiting the city named after Uncle. This special post office is impressed by its classical architecture with delicate pattern lines and characteristic yellow color.
Here you can easily find services: courier, money transfer or mailing. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese history and culture through interesting exhibitions or collections.
City post office started construction in 1886 until 1891 under the hands of the talented French architect - Gustave Eiffel.
During the war, the city post office played an important role in communication between the people and the army, as well as in the transmission of information and news between different locations in the South. During this period, the post office center was renovated and upgraded to meet the needs of the military and the population.
After the war ended, the city post office continued to develop and improve its service. The post office center is fully equipped with advanced equipment such as fax machines, photocopiers and typewriters.
Location: 02 Paris Commune, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000
Visiting Saigon Central Post Office, you will see that on both sides of the building are images of two historical maps of the city meticulously and delicately depicted. On either side of the entrance are rows of straight green iron columns and shiny brown wooden chairs. In the center of the post office is the image of Uncle Ho - the beloved leader of the nation.
The post office is located at the address: 2 Cong Commune Paris, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, right in the city center, convenient for tourists to visit. Tourists can reach the city post office by many means: motorbike, car, taxi or public transport. For tourists traveling from other provinces and cities, it is easy to book air tickets to Saigon and travel by different means to reach the attractions. In addition, you can also refer to a number of city tours on Traveloka Xperience for the most complete and satisfying travel experience.
The Saigon Turtle Lake, officially known as the International Construction Site, has a prime location at the intersection between three busy streets Pham Ngoc Thach, Vo Van Tan and Tran Cao Van forming a bustling roundabout between the two streets. In the heart of Saigon. Initially, in 1790, this lake was requested by King Gia Long to be built at the gate of Kham Khec citadel of Bat Quai citadel (also known as Quy
citadel). Then, when the rebellion of Le Van Khoi (from 1833-1835) was crushed, King Minh Mang ordered the destruction of Bat Quai citadel and the construction of a smaller citadel named Phung, making the location of the Kham gate a The defect became a point outside the citadel, connecting the outer road of the west side of the citadel to the river wharf.
Turtle Lake is one of the special symbols of Ho Chi Minh City associated with the anecdote of the town of dragon veins. This place is about to be "put on a new coat", becoming a modern space serving people and tourists with a total estimated cost of about 50 billion VND.
Turtle Lake is becoming one of the areas with the most coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City. Coffee shops sprang up from the facades to each other in old apartments with views overlooking the lake. However, recently, shops tend to pay the ground, leave quite a lot.
The project will renovate and upgrade more than 1200 m2 of sidewalks around Lake Con Rua, with a total area of about 6700m2. Along with that, also install seats, renovate green space, lighting system and other technical works. The project is expected to be implemented in about 4 months, with a total investment of nearly 15 billion VND, fully mobilized from funding - socialization. The project is expected to be completed on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the National Day September 2. At the same time, contributing to creating a spacious urban face, improving the ecology - environment, enhancing traffic capacity and living conditions in this area.
Some others think that the tower architecture resembles the shape of a dragon's tail reaching high, but there is a turtle pressing down at the top. Others say that viewed from above, the whole structure looks like a turtle[citation needed]. Some people give an explanation as to the reason for making a turtle image, because in folklore, the new turtle wears a stele (on the back of the turtle at that time - built around 1972 - there was a stone monument attribution, and this place was designed here). design as a memorial) and implies "indebtedness". But it's all just a theory or an anecdote.
Location: Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Name of shop: Da Bao Concept
Address: 37/1 Dinh Cong Trang, District 1
Opening hours: 8:00 - 21:00
Reference price: From 48,000 VND - 95,000 VND
The front yard of the house has both areca trees, mulberry trees, mango trees laden with fruit (the next day you have to go to drink coffee to ask for mango without medicine), each room has an old smell, the table is worn out...
Besides, because here, the concept of styles is invested so that guests can take pictures to check in, so you can prepare a suitable dress to come here to take pictures. Many young people and families also choose to come here to take pictures. However, if it is to do professional Lookbook photos, wedding photos... and change many costumes, you should contact
Dabao Concept Ancient Capital retains the wild features of the ancient house, with more modern details. Right from the welcome gate, everyone has to admire the level of investment that is meticulous, meticulous and not lost in the rhythm of a project up to 800m2. Dabao Concept Ancient Capital has two main spaces: indoor and garden. The spacious garden is shaded by large old trees..
Saigon has many unique and luxurious coffee shops for you to choose from. From small shops in small alleys to large shops with modern design and open space. You can choose to sit in quiet spaces to watch life through every drop of coffee or choose a lively cafe to soak up the atmosphere of the city.
The modern architectural feature of this cafe is the bar area. The bar is placed separately in the courtyard, in a space installed with transparent glass doors. As a result, it is possible to reduce the noise of the coffee grinder, of the dispensing equipment, creating a quieter and more peaceful drinking space.
Linea launched with a simple mission, to bring joy, and to source, roast and serve the world’s finest coffees. Now, as global warming and the climate crisis intensifies, Linea has joined the international movement to save our home planet, before it’s too late. From its inception, Linea has partnered with the the world’s most progressive organic coffee farmers, environmentally friendly producers and importers, but we recognize that this is not enough and that every aspect of our business from running our equipment to shipping
our beans needs reworking, so that we’re doing more good and less harm. We are taking action to protect our sweet earth.
I see that the shop also has a few chairs in the corner of the wall for backup, maybe for those who go in large groups. With this design, I think é will not be suitable for those of you who are in need of studying and working, but if you are looking for a place just to chat without being distracted by other factors, it is very suitable.
17 Do Quang Street, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
It can be said that this is a cafe with a super minimalist concept that I have experienced so far in the process of hanging out. About the design of Café Linea , located on the small street of Do Quang, District 2, there is no traffic, so the interior space of the shop is quite quiet. You won't find anything other than the bartender, 2 rows of metal benches with small tables arranged along for guests to order drinks.
Most of Cheese's shops are designed in a minimalist, light and simple style, giving customers a feeling of openness, spaciousness and closeness. The interior of the table and chairs is used Cheese made from ancient wood, giving guests a feeling of nostalgia and strange peace
Cheese Coffee created for itself a golden pillar in the market coffee shop, largely thanks to the quality of the unique - strange - delicious drinks. So, what are the special drinks in Cheese Coffe's menu? The drink that most cafes have is coffee and Cheese is no exception. Coming to Cheese, you also have the choice between traditional filter coffee or imported coffee such as cappuccino, latte, espresso... In the middle of a noisy and busy city, sometimes you want to stop in a peaceful place to rest, Cheese Coffee with a quiet space in the heart of Saigon is an ideal choice..
With the goal of becoming an ideal destination for young people to freely express their personality as well as unleash their creativity, we understand that unique food and drinks are not enough. In order to be remembered for a long time by you, we must leave a mark in the experience, from the location, the layout to the customer care service. Each chair has an owner, meaning that someone has found his or her own corner to be creative. Each table is two people, meaning a relationship is forming and tightening.
Cheese Coffee is a coffee shop chain founded by two young people John Trung Nguyen and Jenny Tien Nguyen. The shop is built and designed in a modern European style, specializing in serving drinks such as coffee, tea, crushed ice and cakes, bread suitable for Vietnamese people.
Born in 2016 - the time when the coffee market was almost "saturated" with many famous names. However, with a mindset that is different from the crowd, Cheese Coffee not only stands firm but also grows quickly with 17 branches in Ho Chi Minh City and 1 branch in Hanoi.
However, none of the big names can draw a crowd lined up in the heat of Saigon to buy a cup of coffee cut into pieces like Starbucks – a shot that rocked the coffee market. Vietnamese chain coffee at that time. Since that push, the Vietnamese coffee market has clearly transformed, especially Vietnamese brands such as Highlands Coffee and The Coffee House. The most recent is the rise of the 3rd wave of coffee and new faces, including Cheese Coffee.
Location: 13/2 Le Thanh Ton - District 1 - City. Ho Chi Minh City
Location: 45 Dinh
Tien Hoang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh City
As one of the new generation Vietnamese brands, Cheese Coffee is aware of the importance of brand image and interior space decoration style - two of the important "touch points" of the brand with customers. their young goods. That is also why the young coffee chain decided to cooperate with the interior design company and high-end entertainment equipment District Eight to create modern industrial-style interior spaces. As people who love beauty, love delicious food and actively learn about new business strategies, we reached out to Ms. Tran Dang My Linh, marketing specialist of Cheese Coffee system to learn more about this young coffee brand.
Up to the 2nd floor, the space is more open and spacious, with a minimalist design style plus natural light is also quite adequate thanks to the skylight, which has created a quite comfortable feeling for me when sitting here. You will find quite a few small corners in the shop with lovely decor. The music list when I went to the shop was mostly Korean music, which was also fun to listen to. The shop is located in a small alley, so it is quite quiet, suitable for those who like to read books or find a place to chat with friends. About Gia Room Cafe's menu, currently the shop doesn't have a menu so I can't take a picture, but according to the introduction when I ordered, the shop has a full range of machined coffee, cold brew coffee, matcha signature and other items. fruit tea. In addition, the shop also serves a variety of savory/sweet cakes.
Regarding the design of Gia Room Coffee, the shop has 2 floors, and the cream white tone as the main color looks pretty tight, on the first floor the seats are a bit limited because the order counter has occupied most of the space, I see the corner right away. The front porch window here is quite ideal for those who like to check-in.
The cafe named Gia Room is a special place and attracts many customers. With a cozy space, luxurious decoration and distinct style, the restaurant gives customers a wonderful relaxing experience .
Gia Room is not only a regular coffee shop but also a creative and ideal space for working or meeting groups. With free Wi-Fi and other amenities such as convenient power outlets, bar serving delicious drinks, Gia Room promises to bring comfort and work efficiency to customers.
Gia Room is not only a regular coffee shop but also a creative and ideal space for working or meeting groups. With free Wi-Fi and other amenities such as convenient power outlets, bar serving delicious drinks, Gia Room promises to bring comfort and work efficiency to custo
Gia Room cafe is designed in a modern Korean style, with the perfect combination of neutral colors and delicate details. The space of the shop is meticulously decorated, from wall paintings to carefully selected chairs and tables. mers.
Location: 226/36 Le Van Sy, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Let Saigon conquer you with the blend of modern and traditional. Coming to this city, you will have an unforgettable memory, plan your trip to Saigon today. With all the fun that Saigon has to offer, it's no surprise that the city is increasingly attracting the attention of visitors from all over the world. Plan and explore Saigon today to enjoy the great experiences this city has to offer!
