Tan Son Nhat International Airport 44 min
Independence Palace (19 min) Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum (17 min) Elegant palace-turned-museum showcasing historical artifacts such as statues, jewelry & more. Vietnam History Museum (22 min) Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a big French colonial building. Saigon Central Post Office (19 min) Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes. War Remnants Museum (18 min) Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars. Dam Sen Cultural Park (29 min) Sprawling family-friendly entertainment complex with rides, a water park, cinema & zoo. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (19 min) 1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers. People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (18 min) French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s, now the headquarters of the People's Committee. Thien Hau Temple (22 min) This 18th-century pagoda honoring a sea goddess features colorful, ornate Chinese architecture. Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden (22 min) Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes. Bitexco Financial Tower (17 min) Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex. Ben Thanh Market (14 min) Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats. Saigon Skydeck (16 min) Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (18 min) Ornate 1897 French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum of Fine Arts (14 min) Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building. |