Ho Chi Minh City

[manolojim]

i have a couple of questions...what are Ho Chi Minh City main attractions? Also, what kind of transportation you recommend?

[VacationBuddy]

hi there,

Vietnam has a good transportation system that include buses, trains and motorbikes. Rental car is another option but I would only recommended if you are confident you can handle the busy roads of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City top attractions include the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. In addition to Ho Chi Minh City, you can also check out spots such as the ancient capital of Hue and Vietnam beaches in the southern part of the country.

Hope this helps
Vacationbuddy

[Andrew]

Hi manolojim,

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city of Vietnam and has many attractions to visit including Cu Chi tunnels, Saigon water park, Vung Tau, Reunification palace, Ben Thanh market & Notre Dame cathedral. You can explore a lot of Ho Chi Minh attractions within 2 days with the help of an English speaking guide.

Getting around Ho Chi Minh by bus is very cheap and a number of buses depart from and arrive at a variety of stations around the city. Cyclos and motorbikes are also quite cheap and available to rent by hourly basis. Trains run throughout Vietnam including service between Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and other major cities. You can't find any self-drive car hire in Ho Chi Minh City, only you can hire a car with a driver. If you like to have a convenient & comfortable tour then hire a car and go ahead. Or book Ho Chi Minh city tours online and explore the Ho Chi Minh attractions. Have a nice trip.

[sunnybg]

Originally Posted by manolojim

i have a couple of questions...what are Ho Chi Minh City main attractions? Also, what kind of transportation you recommend?

The major attractions in Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon) is the Re-Unification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Ben Thanh market.

The famous Cu Chi underground tunnel system to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during the American War was located in the outskirt of the city which is around 50 km from the center. It is fine to visit both of them in one day tour. Last time when I travel to Vietnam, I took 1 day city tour and Cu Chi Tunnel. It's a very nice trip!

[sunnybg]

The Re-Unification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Ben Thanh market is the most attractions places in Ho Chi Minh city. Beside that, the famous Cu Chi underground tunnel system to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during the American War is also the place you should not miss.

[sunnybg]

The Re-Unification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Ben Thanh marke is the most famous places in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cu Chi Tunnel also the place you should not miss it when you are in HCMC.

[hamlaoshi]

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam named after the late communist leader Ho Chi Minh, who led the nation against both France and the U.S.A. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has been historically a political and administrative centre of Vietnam. Today Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a rapidly developing, dynamic, and the economic capital of Vietnam. It is perhaps the heart and soul of Vietnam.


The bustling industrious centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam also harbors the ancient traditions and culture of Vietnam and bears the influences of French colonial rule. Life in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam resides in the city streets, markets, shops, pavement cafés and vendors selling their goods on the sidewalks.


Besides soaking in the rich culture and ethos of Vietnam on the streets, the visitors are also offers a number of tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Some of these are

Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai Tu or Chua Ngoc Hoang)

This is a place of worship and an excellent example of a Chinese temple. The temple is an ancient architectural extravaganza with elaborate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting local deities.

Market of Cholon

The ancient Chinese quarter of Cholon or Chinatown is the best place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to observe the hustle and bustle of trading.


Notre-Dame Cathedral

Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this French built twin tower cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square. It has been a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam since 1880s and is one of the major Vietnam tourist attractions.


Cu Chi Tunnel

This is the underground tunnel built and used by the Viet Cong during both French-Indo China War and the Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the Vietnamese people in one of the most famous battle grounds of Vietnam War.


War Remnants Museum

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, this museum bears witness to the sufferings of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It has on displays various artifacts and photographs documenting the events during this period

Several other attractions of Vietnam tourism resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam namely the Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Central Post Office, Zoo and Botanical gardens, the Cho Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall