Ho Chi Minh City

Views & landmarks

Landmark 81

Landmark 81 is an 81-story skyscraper that opened in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018, standing 461 meters tall as Vietnam's tallest building. It's a popular spot among travelers for its panoramic views over the city.

Views & landmarks

Bitexco Financial Tower

A 68-story, 267-meter-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City. It was Vietnam's tallest building from its completion in 2010 until 2011.

Temples & religious sites

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

The Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, built between 1863 and 1880 during the French colonial period. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it makes a pleasant stop while strolling through downtown.

Castles & palaces

Independence Palace

The Reunification Palace is a historic building in central Ho Chi Minh City, just a 10-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market, making it easy to visit both together. Originally built by the French, it has a turbulent history that includes serving as a US military operations headquarters during the Vietnam War.

Museums & galleries

War Remnants Museum

A war museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, displaying tanks, fighter jets, and missiles used during the Vietnam War. The building itself once served as offices for U.S. military intelligence.

Culture & venues

Saigon Opera House

This theater preserves its French colonial architecture intact and is also well known as the Saigon Opera House. It's worth a stop while strolling through downtown Ho Chi Minh City to admire its exotic facade.

Shopping & districts

Bến Thành Market

Ben Thanh Market is Ho Chi Minh City's iconic traditional market in District 1, with the clock tower at its southern entrance serving as a landmark of the city. It's a great place to browse and shop amid a lively local atmosphere.

Zoos & aquariums

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

A zoo and botanical garden in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, home to a wide range of mammals, birds, and reptiles as well as rare orchids. It sits close to the History Museum, making it easy to visit both in one trip.