Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Sightseeing
the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect. Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
832 locals recommend
Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã Paristhe oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. The Central Post Office was built around 1886 – 1891 based on Villedieu’s design, a famous French architect. Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City - at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1, The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built around 1886 – 1891, based on the design of Gustave Eiffel – a famous French architect and has become a significant symbol of the city, just like its opposite neighbor Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. It has long been the busiest post office of the country.
It is a large marketplace in central Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia Định citadel in 1859. This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building as Ben Thanh market now.
1702 locals recommend
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiIt is a large marketplace in central Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia Định citadel in 1859. This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building as Ben Thanh market now.
Jade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
256 locals recommend
Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda
73 Đường Mai Thị LựuJade Emperor Pagoda was built in the period 1892-1900 and covers an area of 2,300 m2 following Chinese architectural design. In 1984, the pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai Tu (Luck Sea Temple), but locals still preferred the old name ‘Ngoc Hoang’ (Jade Emperor) since the sanctum is to worship the supreme Taoist god. The pagoda is filled with parallel sentences, triptych, altars and statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist Lores. This is the only pagoda in Vietnam possessing the ancient paper statue which represents the meetings of the Jade Emperor and other Gods. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was visited by U.S President Barack Obama
Constructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
1155 locals recommend
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisConstructed between 1863 and 1880 by the French colonists, following their conquest of the city, the building reaches a height of up to 60m. Bishop Lefevre put the first stone for construction of the church on 28 March 1863. Initially, it was called Saigon Church. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral was given after Bishop Pham Van Thien held a ceremony to install the statue of Peaceful Notre Dame, made with granite from Rome, in 1959. In 1962, Vatican anointed it as Saigon Chief Cathedral conferred it basilique. Since this time, this cathedral is called Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. The cathedral’s address is No. 1 Cong truong Cong xa Paris St.
Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), also known as Reunification Palace (Vietnamese: Dinh Thống Nhất), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
1160 locals recommend
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaIndependence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), also known as Reunification Palace (Vietnamese: Dinh Thống Nhất), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
Turtle Lake today used to be the center of ancient Saigon Gia Dinh, long time ago. Before the year 1975, the South Vietnam government of President Nguyen Van Thieu decided to build Turtle Lake in 1967. There are many different mysterious stories about his decision. However, all of them have some similar points about a dragon under the ground of Saigon. This story about a Master of Feng shui, he came and told President Nguyen Van Thieu that there was a dragon underground of Saigon. And based on this story, the dragon’s head was under Independence Palace (on Le Duan Street today) and its tail was actually at the location of Turtle Lake today. This Feng shui Master advised that to maintain the.
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Turtle Lake
Công Trường Quốc TếTurtle Lake today used to be the center of ancient Saigon Gia Dinh, long time ago. Before the year 1975, the South Vietnam government of President Nguyen Van Thieu decided to build Turtle Lake in 1967. There are many different mysterious stories about his decision. However, all of them have some similar points about a dragon under the ground of Saigon. This story about a Master of Feng shui, he came and told President Nguyen Van Thieu that there was a dragon underground of Saigon. And based on this story, the dragon’s head was under Independence Palace (on Le Duan Street today) and its tail was actually at the location of Turtle Lake today. This Feng shui Master advised that to maintain the.
Parks & Nature
Popular amongst the craft beer crowd, Malt have a good range of different brews on offer. A brand new, 12 tap delivery system ensures a consistently good pour. Pasteur Street Brewing company take up three of the taps with their highly sought after Jasmine IPA, Passion Fruit Wheat Ale and, my favorite, the Coconut Porter..
462 locals recommend
Zoo and Botanical Gardens
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmPopular amongst the craft beer crowd, Malt have a good range of different brews on offer. A brand new, 12 tap delivery system ensures a consistently good pour. Pasteur Street Brewing company take up three of the taps with their highly sought after Jasmine IPA, Passion Fruit Wheat Ale and, my favorite, the Coconut Porter..
Food Scene
Came here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy. From The Dragons Host .
30 locals recommend
Beef Noodle Soup (HUE style)
135 Nguyễn DuCame here with Saigon Food and you know it's got to be good when not a westerner in site and the menue is only in Vietnamese! This Bun Bo was so tasty! And only cost 39,000vnd. The restaurant itself was very pleasant as well with colourful lanterns and clean and tidy. From The Dragons Host .
Secret Garden Restaurant
158 Pasteurtraditional Vietnam meals.
Mr. Yosuke Masuko, owner of Pizza 4P’s restaurant, was a former financial strategist from Tokyo. In 2008, he moved to Vietnam to work for a financial venture in Hanoi. Soon he began finding ways to strike out as an entrepreneur and developed a love for this dish. He and his Japanese employee has been self-taught cheese making by watching videos on Youtube with the purpose for his pizzeria, then he started his cheese-making business right here in Vietnam. He later traveled to the motherland of pizza in Italy and other European cities where he learned how to make pizza. Having inspired a passion for traditional wood-fired beauties in his native Tokyo, Mr. Yosuke Masuko has shaken up Saigon.
363 locals recommend
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
15 WardMr. Yosuke Masuko, owner of Pizza 4P’s restaurant, was a former financial strategist from Tokyo. In 2008, he moved to Vietnam to work for a financial venture in Hanoi. Soon he began finding ways to strike out as an entrepreneur and developed a love for this dish. He and his Japanese employee has been self-taught cheese making by watching videos on Youtube with the purpose for his pizzeria, then he started his cheese-making business right here in Vietnam. He later traveled to the motherland of pizza in Italy and other European cities where he learned how to make pizza. Having inspired a passion for traditional wood-fired beauties in his native Tokyo, Mr. Yosuke Masuko has shaken up Saigon.
Take the time to go by here, for coffee, dessert, gifts to bring back to friends, and just to enjoy a nice atmosphere. GREAT dessert, very friendly staff, gotta hit this place. From The Dragons Host.
208 locals recommend
Drama Saigon
167 - 169 CalmetteTake the time to go by here, for coffee, dessert, gifts to bring back to friends, and just to enjoy a nice atmosphere. GREAT dessert, very friendly staff, gotta hit this place. From The Dragons Host.
Drinks & Nightlife
We sampled the amazing beers of Heart of Darkness. My favourite was the Primeval Forest Pilsner, but the Pitiless Folly Pale Ale, Sacred Fire Golden Ale and Kurtz Insane IPA were amazing in their variety and complexity. Vietnam is a huge beer consuming society; the bar has been substantially raised. Sailor1003 from the Dragons host
57 locals recommend
Heart Of Darkness Craft Brewery
31D Lý Tự TrọngWe sampled the amazing beers of Heart of Darkness. My favourite was the Primeval Forest Pilsner, but the Pitiless Folly Pale Ale, Sacred Fire Golden Ale and Kurtz Insane IPA were amazing in their variety and complexity. Vietnam is a huge beer consuming society; the bar has been substantially raised. Sailor1003 from the Dragons host
Shopping
VINCOM ICE RINK
208 Đ. Nguyễn Hữu CảnhVincom Center
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaSaigon Times Square