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Independence Palace (Reunification Hall)
Independence Palace (photo collection)
- Opening hours: Morning 7:30am – 11am, afternoon from 13h00 – 16h00 on weekdays
- Ticket price: for adults: 30,000VND/person/time, students get a discount: 15,000VND/person/time, students: 3,000VND/person/time, guests in groups from 20 people will get a 1/3 discount fare.
Located at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Independence Palace is an architectural work that goes into the history of the nation. During the resistance war against America to save the country, this was the working place of the government apparatus of the Republic of Vietnam. After liberation, this place was classified as a special national monument.
This work is designed according to feng shui and architecture of the East but equally modern. Visiting this place, visitors will see firsthand the items from the old regime and many vestiges marking the independence moment on April 30, 1975.
Currently, every year on the occasion of April 30 or September 2, thousands of people flock here to visit as well as to remember the heroes who died for national independence.
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is a very famous place to visit Saigon
Besides, the area around the church is also the place with the most beautiful scenery in Saigon. In particular, around here is 30/4 park, a very famous entertainment place in Saigon at night.
3. Ben Thanh Market
- Opening hours: 7:00am – 7:00pm daily
- Address: Located between Phan Boi Chau – Le Thanh Ton – Phan Chu Trinh – Quach Thi Trang Square, Ben Thanh Ward – District 1.
(Photo Collection)
Ben Thanh Market is located right in the heart of the city, all 4 doors are facing major roads such as Phan Chu Trinh, Phan Boi Chau and Le Thanh Ton, the other direction is Quach Thi Trang square. If you are a person who loves to shop, then write it down right away in the list of places to visit in Saigon!
Inside the market, there are many traditional and modern items that can be used as gifts for family and friends. Ben Thanh Market is also one of the ideal places to enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes. Stop by the food stalls with local specialties such as fried fish or sip a few cups of refreshing iced tea. One note is that when shopping here, you should wear to get the best price
Ben Thanh Market is always bustling
At night, the market around the market becomes more bustling with clothing shops and restaurants crowded with visitors.
4. Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking street (Photo Collection)
- Opening hours: Always on
- Address: Nguyen Hue, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is an indispensable name in the places to visit in Saigon. Built in April 2015, has a length of 670m and a width of 64m. Created in the heart of Saigon, the pedestrian street stands out with its granite background, two large fountains, many trees and a modern sound and light control system.
In the evenings and weekends, people and tourists often come here to take a stroll as well as soak up the vibrant atmosphere here. Along the two sides of the road are stalls selling specialties of Saigon such as broken rice, coffee, bread, tea…
This street is also a fun place in Saigon at night and a favorite place for virtual saints too!