Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Experience Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in Ho Chi Minh CityIndividual Sights in Ho Chi Minh CitySight 1: Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral.
Sight 2: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
Sight 3: Ho Chi Minh City Hall
The headquarters of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is one of the classic architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City, built from 1898 to 1908, inaugurated in 1909. During the French colonial period, this building was called the Hôtel de ville in French or the Western Palace in Vietnamese. By the time of the Republic of Vietnam, it was called Saigon City Hall because it was the workplace and meeting place of the capital government. Since the day of Vietnam's reunification, the building has been the workplace of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City and a number of other agencies.
Wikipedia: Trụ sở Ủy ban Nhân dân Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (VI), Website
Sight 4: Ben Thanh Market
Bến Thành Market is located in the center of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Ho Chi Minh City and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a famous destination for many local and foreign tourists from all around the world. The market operates all year round and opens at around 6am every day until the official closing time at 6pm. After 6pm, the day market transitions into a night market which runs until 10pm.
Sight 5: Công viên Bến Bạch Đằng
Bach Dang Quay is a wharf and park in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It stretches along about 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) of the Saigon River from the Thủ Ngữ flagpole to the site of the former Ba Son Shipyard and covers an area of 23,400 square metres (252,000 sq ft).
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