Tan Son Nhat International Airport 58 min
Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden (57 min) Straightforward zoo showcasing an array of animals, including giraffes, camels, elephants & snakes. Giac Lam Pagoda (1 hr 9) Venerable Buddhist temple established in 1744, with many statues, tombs & a 7-tiered stupa. People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (1 hr 3) French colonial city hall built in the early 1900s, now the headquarters of the People's Committee. Ngoc Hoang Pagoda (57 min) Colorful, bustling Taoist temple featuring a number of statues & stone carvings. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (1 hr 3) Ornate 1897 French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony. Hồ Chí Minh City Museum (1 hr 3) Elegant palace-turned-museum showcasing historical artifacts such as statues, jewelry & more. War Remnants Museum (1 hr 2) Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars. Vietnam History Museum (1 hr) Vietnamese artifacts & artworks from prehistoric to modern times in a big French colonial building. Tao Dan Park (1 hr 5) Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities. Saigon Central Post Office (1 hr 2) Monumental central post office, completed in 1891, with a vaulted main hall & period finishes. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (1 hr 1) 1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers. Dai Nam Wonderland (24 min) Large complex offering amusement & water parks, a zoo & a course for auto, horse & greyhound racing. Independence Palace (1 hr 2) Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts. Suối Tiên Theme Park (52 min) Theme park featuring a range of rides & water-based activities amid iconic Buddhist imagery. Nhà thờ Tân Định (58 min) Catholic church dating to the 1870s & known for its vibrant pink facade & Gothic pillars. |