• History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City - Established in 1929, this prominent Sino-French museum boasts a rich collection of artifacts that trace the cultural evolution of Vietnam, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (emerging around 2000 BCE) and the Funan civilization (1st to 6th centuries CE) to the Cham, Khmer, and Vietnamese cultures. Noteworthy exhibits include precious relics from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and an impressive array of Buddha statues. The museum provides good English information, though some sections are under renovation.

A perfectly preserved mummy of a local woman who passed away in 1869, discovered in Xom Cai in District 5, is also on display, along with beautifully stylized mother-of-pearl Chinese characters inlaid into panels. The museum is situated next to the Botanical Gardens.

The museum also showcases the diverse cultures of ethnic groups in Southern Vietnam and other Asian countries, featuring their traditional clothing, unique musical instruments, deity statues, and tools used in agriculture, hunting, and fishing.

• The Independence Palace - Encircled by royal palm trees, the striking 1960s architecture of this iconic government building and the eerie atmosphere of its empty halls make it a fascinating sight. The first Communist tanks to enter Saigon arrived here on April 30, 1975, and it feels as though time has stood still since that day. The building is closely linked to the fall of the city in 1975, but it’s the kitschy details and period motifs that truly stand out. It is also known as the Independence Palace.

Named Independence Palace, it served as the residence of the South Vietnamese president, Nguyen Van Thieu, until his hurried departure in 1975. Designed by Paris-trained Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, it exemplifies 1960s architecture with its open and airy design.

The Reunification Palace, also referred to as Independence Palace, is a significant landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and is considered a must-see national monument.

• Emperor Jade Pagoda - Constructed in 1909 to honor the supreme Jade Emperor (King of Heaven), this is one of the most atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City, filled with statues of otherworldly deities and grotesque heroes.

The air is thick with the pungent smoke of incense, partially obscuring the intricate woodcarvings. The roof is adorned with elaborate tile work, and the temple’s statues, representing figures from both Buddhist and Taoist traditions, are crafted from reinforced papier-mâché.

The temple’s multifaith nature is reflected in its alternative name, Phuoc Hai Tu, which conveys a clearly Buddhist message. The Chinese characters in the main hall translate to ‘The light of Buddha shines on all.’

Over a century old, the Jade Emperor Pagoda retains its timeless charm. Its beauty is a harmonious blend of three major Eastern religions: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Thanks to its impressive and unique beauty, coupled with sacred legends, this is one of the most remarkable destinations.

• Central Post Office - This iconic French-era post office is a classic example of period architecture, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux (though often attributed to Gustave Eiffel) and constructed between 1886 and 1891. A mosaic of Ho Chi Minh is prominently displayed at the end of its barrel-vaulted hall.

The post office features a distinctive bright yellow exterior with white trim. Curved windows are elegantly framed with green shutters, and a large clock is prominently positioned at the building’s main entrance. The stunning, spacious interior boasts tall, domed ceilings with metal arches and a beautifully patterned tile floor. Inside, there are two painted maps – ‘Lignes télégraphiques du Sud Vietnam et du Cambodge 1892’ (Telegraphic lines of southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892) depicting the postal route from southern Vietnam to Cambodia, and ‘Saigon et ses environs, 1892’ (Saigon and its surroundings), a local map.

• War Remnants Museum - Established on September 4, 1975, the War Remnants Museum is a member of the International Network of Museums for Peace (INMP) and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).

It is the only museum in Vietnam dedicated to systematically studying, collecting, preserving, and displaying exhibits on war crimes and the consequences inflicted on the Vietnamese people by foreign aggressors. The museum also advocates for the opposition of unjust wars, the preservation of global peace, and the promotion of friendship and solidarity among nations.

The museum features nine permanent thematic exhibitions and various special collections. Throughout the year, it hosts a wide range of activities, including conferences, meetings with war witnesses, and temporary and traveling exhibitions. With nearly one million domestic and international visitors annually, the War Remnants Museum is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most compelling cultural and tourist attractions.

• Museum of Ho Chi Minh City - This grand neoclassical building, constructed in 1885 and formerly known as Gia Long Palace, is a stunning and impressive structure that tells the story of the city through archaeological artifacts, ceramics, old city maps, and displays on the marriage traditions of its various ethnic groups. The struggle for independence is extensively covered, with most of the upper floor dedicated to it.

Beneath the building lies a network of reinforced concrete bunkers and fortified corridors. This system, with branches extending to the Reunification Palace, included living areas, a kitchen, and a large meeting hall. In 1963, President Diem and his brother hid here before fleeing to Cha Tam Church. The network is not open to the public as most of the tunnels are flooded.

In the gardens, various pieces of military hardware are displayed, including the American-built F-5E jet used by a renegade South Vietnamese pilot to bomb the Reunification Palace on April 8, 1975.

• Sơn mài Đại Việt - Lacquer is derived from the resin of a tree, mixed with colored pigments and solvents, and applied in multiple layers to an object’s surface, resulting in a shiny and durable finish. Before the lacquer is applied, eggshell and mother of pearl may be added to the surface, and the finished product is sanded down to reveal the decoration beneath.

The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, particularly those in Phu Tho, was a key factor in the rapid development of this art form during the feudal period. Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes, and trays (1428-1527) can still be seen in many temples and pagodas.

In later centuries, the use of lacquerware expanded to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables.

Since then, lacquerware has continued to evolve into a cornerstone of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both domestically and internationally. Today, popular items include vases, jewelry boxes, desk sets, trays, and vertical blinds.

• All entrance fees
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• English speaking tour guide
• Picking up & dropping off at Saigon Port No.05 Nguyen Tat Thanh street, district 4

• Tipping/ gratuities, personal expenses
• Extra charge $30 USD/ each by cash on tour for picking up & dropping off at Hiep Phuoc JSC or SPTC

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon and long considered as the Pearl of the Far East, is the most dizzying city of commerce and culture in Vietnam. A visit to Saigon is like an encounter with exotic delicious food, French colonial architecture and memories of Vietnam War.

A state-run handicraft enterprise exports a wide range of products—including furniture, carpets, lacquer paintings, and other works of art—made largely from local materials and you will be shown a part of this attraction.

There are so many amazing attractions and you will have a chance to discover apart of those such as War Remnants Museum to learn more about Vietnam War, Jade Emperor Pagoda to learn more about a part of Vietnamese culture. Saigon Central Post Office is known as Center of Telegraph in Indochina War or exploration the National Monument of Reunification Palace, Vietnam History Museum to learn more about history of Vietnam; Ho Chi MInh City Museum is to learn about Trading Centre of South Vietnam.

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