Ho Chi Minh City is an incredible Vietnamese city with an endless array of attractions. There is a wonderful blend of past and present to be witnessed here, keeping the city’s rich past alive and at the same time representing its present and future. Brightsun Travel has cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City with world-renowned airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. There are so many places of interest to discover throughout the city; we have listed the most iconic landmarks below, which are a must on any Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
This grandeur Roman-style cathedral is one of the city’s best sightseeing spots, taking you back in time to a bygone period of history. Dating back to the 1880s when it was built by French colonists, the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral features a dramatic red brickwork façade, Romanesque architecture, bell towers and colourful stained glass windows depicting biblical figures and events.
Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office is another majestic monument of HCMC and stunning example of French colonial architecture with a well-preserved yellow façade, curved windows, patterned tiled flooring, large domed ceilings, columns, arches, historical maps and antique telephone boxes. This striking landmark first opened in 1891, and still to this day functions as a post office.
Jade Emperor Pagoda
In the midst of bustling Ho Chi Minh City is the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the city’s most spectacular temples which was built by Chinese immigrants in 1909 with traditional Chinese architecture. The charming Taoist structure welcomes Buddhist pilgrims and is filled with colourful statues and shrines of gods and goddesses, a heavy scent of incense and ornate carvings.
War Remnants Museum
The captivating War Remnants Museum is devoted to the Vietnam War, with a display of over 20,000 documents, artefacts, films and images telling interesting stories of this traumatic event that took place across 20 years. Discover military uniforms, preserved tanks, photographs, exhibits and much more which allow an emotional insight into the effects of this war on the country.
Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels is another enlightening attraction dedicated to the Vietnamese War. The network of underground tunnels introduce you to daily life for Vietnamese soldiers during this time. Watch an educational movie, enjoy a guided tour, take photos by tanks and booby traps, crawl through a section of the tunnels and sample meals that soldiers ate during the Vietnam War.
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