Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Top Attractions in Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels

Many come to Ho Chi Minh City without missing visit the world-known Cu Chi Tunnel, one of the most famous battlegrounds of the Vietnam War and today, the top tourist attraction.

The tunnel, a 75-mile-long underground maze, was originally built during the time of French occupation in the 1940s. It was enlarged during the American presence in the 1960s, providing refuge for Vietnam citizens and defensive fortification against invading forces.

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  Notre Dame Cathedral

  Notre Dame Cathedral sits in a quiet corner of the sizzling downtown of Ho Chi Minh City. Constructed in the 19th century by French colonists, it's peaceful and somber in the Gothic and Roman style that is strangely out of place.

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  Reunification Palace

  Of all Vietnam's tourist attractions, the one you should not drop is the iconic Reunification Palace. It was first designed as the residence and workplace of the U.S backed former Vietnam President Ngo Dinh Diem until his death.

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  Cao Dai Temple

  60 miles away from Ho Chi Minh City you'll reach Tay Nihn City, where locates the famous Cao Dai Great Temple (translated as Holy See Temple), built in 1926 and has a rich blend of Caodaism (a religion founded in 1926 teaching the major world religions), Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Catholicism.

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  Thien Hau Pagoda

  Ho Chi Minh City is so packed with worshiping sites like churches, pagodas, and mosques that in every ten meters you'll encounter one. It's no shortage of new styles, but they're also some ancient ones that have been standing for hundreds of years. Thien Hau Pagoda, is built by the Chinese in the early 19 century to honor the goddess Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea. 

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  War Remnants Museum

  Primarily containing exhibits associated with the American phase of the Vietnam War from 1961 to 1975, the War Remnants Museum was opened in 1975. As one of the most popular attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, the museum has been drawing tens of thousands of foreigners' attention.

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  History Museum

  Since Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and has witnessed historical changes in this nation, museums conveying the culture and history dot every nook and cranny. Among them, the one that stands out is the History Museum showcasing Vietnam's history with exhibits from all periods.

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  Ben Thanh Market

  Being the most famous landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ben Thanh Market enjoys a history of over 150 years. It was established during the French occupation, but a fire burnt it to the ground in 1870. After which it was rebuilt to be the city's largest market.

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  Jade Emperor Pagoda

  Being a real gem among Chinese temples, Jade Emperor Pagoda is a Taoist temple built by the Cantonese Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City during the 19~20 century.

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