Attractions
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- Tue, 27/12/2016
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Bitexco Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City
Listed as the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and in Vietnam in general with the height of 262.5 meters, Bitexco Financial Tower becomes a stunning attraction to both locals and foreigners who love watching the unparalleled city view from its enormous Sky Deck. Designed by Carlos Zapata – a noted American architect, such the 68-storey tower will make your satisfaction reach the highest notch by a lot of shops, restaurants, offices, and a helipad. Thanks to its conveni ...
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- Mon, 26/12/2016
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Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City mesmerizes tourists by its modern skyline and colorful lights. Although the city has been recently renewed with a lot of magnificent buildings and trendy lifestyle, Saigon has still retained a visible and distinctive history. When it comes to Independence Palace or (Reunification Palace), its name does say what you want to know. As one of the finest colonial buildings in Saigon, it is considered not only the symbol of Vietnam national independence, but also a special national re ...
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- Thu, 22/12/2016
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Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh Province
As a well-known pilgrimage site and a top tourist destination, Cao Dai Temple or also called Great Temple of the Holy See in Tay Ninh Province wins an award as a stunning structure with the aesthetic combination of Asian and Western styles. About 100 kilometers away from Ho Chi Minh City, the temple may be easily reached by bus or motorbike. Visiting here, tourists will take a chance to absorb the surrounding peaceful and tranquil atmosphere while enhancing their knowledge about the Cao Dai reli ...
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- Mon, 19/12/2016
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Explore Cai Be Floating Market in Tien Giang Province (Vietnam)
Tien Giang province wins an award as not only the rice bowl of the Mekong Delta, but also the biggest fruit producing area throughout Vietnam. About 70km away from Saigon, the province is situated in the North of the Tien River. If you are planning to enjoy a short trip in the Delta, make sure that you add Cai Be Floating Market into your bucket list. The floating market lies in the area where the Tien River shares the border between 3 provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long as well as Ben Tre. Mingl ...
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- Mon, 19/12/2016
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Things you should know about Cai Rang Floating Market in Mekong Delta
How can you convince your friends that you are staying in Can Tho City without stopping by Cai Rang floating market? Floating markets which have been literally around for a long time become an integral part of the lives of the locals in the Southwest. Spending their most lifetimes on river, people from generation to generation here seem to get acquainted with living on floating boats, which are used not only as the houses but also as the place of trading agricultural products, goods, fruits, foo ...
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- Tue, 13/12/2016
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The Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels stands out as the immense interconnecting network of tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City. In the past, the complex served as a hide-out, living quarters and barracks for a number of Vietnamese guerillas during the war. Today, it is proudly listed as one of the most historically important destinations in the South of the country. Once setting foot in Cu Chi, you should follow a tour guide and make your way to every dark and narrow branch of the tunnels, first built by the Viet Minh ...
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- Thu, 24/11/2016
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Top Best Things To Do in Mekong Delta | Best Attractions and Activities
If you are fond of a getaway in the peaceful countryside with the simple life, let us fulfill your desire by a tour to Mekong Delta. It is not only the most significant agricultural and fishing region throughout the country, but also one of the popular tourist destinations where you can enjoy a cruise on boats and sampans, try going fishing, taste fresh tropical fruits directly from the local gardens, say hello to morning floating markets, view the daily activities of the residents along the tri ...
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- Tue, 22/11/2016
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Top 5 Mosques in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam gets its name famed for a healthy respect towards many kinds of religions. When it comes to the largest city in the country – Saigon, visitors find it easy to realize that Buddhists, Christians and Muslims around the city are diverse in good numbers, in which all live together in ideal harmony. While pagodas and temples are the places for Buddhists and Taoists to practice their belief, churches are where Christians can say their prayers. Temples and churches are dotted everywhere, s ...
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- Thu, 17/11/2016
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Top 5 Floating Markets in Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta leaves a strong impression on tourists by its green/yellow rice paddies, fruits orchards, Southern folk songs, and delicious regional dishes. What make its unique are dense rivers, canals system, house stilts, and lifestyle of locals on river. Thus, it is quite exceptional and awesome to surround yourself with hectic and vibrant floating markets – one of the noticeable highlights of the Mekong Delta. Such the markets become gathering places where the locals can buy goods whil ...
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- Wed, 16/11/2016
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The Best Parks and Zoos in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City often stands out for its historical landmarks, hundred-years-old pagodas and temples, yummy street foods, sleepless nights, and so on! That’s why the pace of the urban lifestyle seems to be faster and busier with bustling commercial areas and high-rise buildings. Thus, both locals and tourists are sometimes in need of a natural green and pleasant space where they are freely able to go for a stroll under shady trees or spread their eyes over many kinds of animals. Parks and ...
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- Mon, 14/11/2016
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Top famous Churches in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon), is the most fascinating city in the South of Vietnam. It is well-known for many vital aspects: History, culture and even architechture. Among various famous buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, we cannot deny that the churches play an important role in representing the beauty of the city. Most of the churches in Ho Chi Minh City were mainly built in the second half of the 19th century,with French architecture’s style and Roman, Gothic in the medieval times of Europe. ...
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- Tue, 08/11/2016
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Top 7 Best Rooftop Bars in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Saigon, now called Ho Chi Minh city, is known as a city of youth, vibrancy and modernity. The city is most beautiful when the night comes, that’s true. To perfectly enjoy a gorgeous and wonderful Saigon’s nightlife, rooftop bar is a perfect choice. It can provide you with the best view from an airy and spacious space above. Especially, each type of rooftop bars at Saigon has their own unique styles and features, which will make your excitement and satisfaction reach the highest notch. Her ...
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- Mon, 07/11/2016
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Top 9 Museums in Ho Chi Minh City - Museums of War, Art and History in Saigon
Still often called by its old name "Saigon" Ho Chi Minh City, in the eyes of many foreigners, is the modern, chaotic and lively city. That can be prominently seen through the images of high-rise buildings, traffic jam, sleepless nights, yummy street foods, etc. But, hidden away in between the streets full of people and modern architecture, visitors are still able to find touches of the old Vietnam. And visiting some of the significant museums in Saigon does help you understand the whole vivid s ...
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- Thu, 03/11/2016
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Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica | Mass times & Opening hours
Update, the current Notre Dame Cathedral is undergoing large-scale renovation, the renovation is expected to last for 2 years (6/2017-end 2019). The Masses are still held weekly but guests are not allowed to visit for safety. You can still admire the scenery or take pictures from afar. Update 7/2017 Update 24/5/2019 - image thanhnien.vn Established between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, the central Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh ...
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- Mon, 31/10/2016
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Top Famous Temples and Pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Asian countries get their names famed for fascinating history, colorful culture and religious beliefs. Their strong respect for their religion may be seen in the different tourist attractions. And this is especially true with Ho Chi Minh City. It’s known as the hub of the great war as well as for having lots of architectural landmarks. But, much of Saigon is often dominated by an array of historic and magnificent temples and pagodas, which nicely combine to bring the whole city much beauty, ch ...