Vietnam Southeast Ho Chi Minh City

Once known as Saigon, this city is a mixture of towering skyscrapers and elegant temples, full of great food, history, and culture.

A large web of subterranean tunnels, now a Vietnam War memorial, featuring monuments, shooting range, and various artifacts.

Walk around the palace, admiring its modern architecture, as well as an array of historic artifacts and the original furnishing.

Full of bustle and history, the streets of Saigon offer a great afternoon of exploration with its stalls, shops, and temples.

Unofficially dating to the 17C, this market is popular with travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese attire, handcrafts, food, and more.

Blending Gothic and Renaissance architectures, this 19C post office is characteristic of French Colonialism style.

An impressive museum housing artifacts dating to the Bronze Age, and tracing the history of Vietnamese, Cham, and Khmer cultures.

A 20C temple full of marvelous sculptures representing Taoist gods, heroes, and myths, featuring an artificial pond with turtles.

Favored by locals and travelers, this streets is packed full of cafes, markets, tourist agencies, and fun spots to explore.

While not open to the public, this city hall boasts rich French Colonial architecture and a park, offering great photo-opportunities.

A 19C cathedral of fine Romanesque architecture, featuring rich ornamentation and beautiful altar statues.

The city's Chinatown is known for its thriving markets, local Chinese eateries, traditional pagodas, and a certain unique charm.

Home to several Buddhas, this lovely 40m pagoda is constructed from concrete. Visit on a weekend to witness the pleasant bustle of prayers.

Spend a night on the town and visit this 19C opera house, known for its French Colonial architecture and ornamentation.

Focusing primarily on the Vietnam War, this museum exhibits military artillery, prisoner cages, photographs, and a guillotine.

Enjoy the spectacular view of Ho Chi Minh City from this enclosed observation deck, set on a 49th floor of an impressive skyscraper.

The largest market within the Chinatown, Binh Tay offers a colorful array of ware, from textile, to foods, fresh produce, and souvenirs.

A 19C cathedral boasting Romanesque architecture, featuring a statue of St. Mary and twin 58m bell towers.

A 19C Neoclassical palace, home to the Ho Chi Minh City Museum where an array of communist propaganda is exhibited.

Established in the 18C, this temple features traditional architecture, a wonderful garden, and a striking seven-storied stupa.

This park offers a wealth of attractions for all ages, from gardens, to theaters, lakes, fun rides, playgrounds, arcades, and many others.

Featuring an expansive zoo, a large botanical garden, and a history museu, this complex offers something for everyone.