The Inspiring Visit To Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam with best tours and travel deals
One of Asia’s most energetic cities is Ho Chi Minh City. It is the commercial hub of Vietnam today. You would be surprised with its unique mix of tradition and modernity. There are wide boulevards standing along with the grand colonial buildings. You can get fascinated by the cultural sights, and lose yourself in a vibrant sea of narrow laneways. The river of traffic will follow you everywhere!
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Once you are in former Saigon, you need to visit the Ben Thanh market. Visit its iconic clock tower before stopping for a hearty breakfast of pho and ca phe sua da to start your day. Check out Vietnam Travel Deals to know what all you can see in Ho Chi Minh City.
Places To See
The first on your list will be the Fine Arts Museum. The building itself displays the elegant architecture of French during the colonial times. The galleries showcase contemporary art that have been inspired by war.
After seeing this heritage museum, move on to the modern Bitexco Financial Tower which is 68 floors high. The Saigon Skydeck is on the 48th floor. Get a stupendous view of the economic capital. From the tower, you can make a visit to the Saigon River.
Visit the 3A Alternative Art Area which is full of cafes, galleries as well as retailers. Enjoy the colorful street art. Have a Tra Mojito when you visit the Plantrip Cha teahouse.
The bustling Ly Tu Trong is the commercial hub of the city. Try out home-style Vietnamese food along with fresh sodas.
Check out the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral made of red bricks. Next is the glorious Central Post Office of this city. It was built between 1886 and 1891 and designed by Gustave Eiffel. Do not miss the historic maps of the city which cover its walls. Walk across 30/4 Park and reach the Reunification Palace. You will have to walk through iron gates that had been cast aside by Communist tanks in 1975. Enjoy the architecture of the 60’s. The halls are full of memories. The basement is a labyrinth of tunnels. You will find maps, situation rooms as well as telecommunications gear of the 1960s here.
Travel in Saigon
In order to explore the night life of Ho Chi Minh City, hop on a motorbike or scooter and explore the city after dark. Enjoy grilled seafood and ice-cold beer in the District 2 neighborhood. Visit the rock clubs or the music cafes. Visit the exciting rooftop bars.
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Visit the bustling Chinese market of Cholon. You will find this market fragrant with medicinal herbs. There are Taoist and Buddhist temples along with Catholic churches. There are burning coils of fragrant incense at Thien Hau Pagoda, and a riot of colors at Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda which are the city’s most ornate temples.
Visit the War Remnants Museum to ponder over the human tragedy of decades of conflict in Vietnam in the 20th century and make your trip memorable!
