If you are up for some sightseeing, you will not be disappointed. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and some of the many pagodas. Many of the museums are focused on the American War (Vietnam War), but there are also many other options such as art museums.
Notre Dame Cathedral
1 Công Xã Paris, D. 1
The cathedral is a famous landmark in the city center.
Reunification Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, D. 1
The Reunification Palace is a nationally significant building.
Củ Chi Tunnels
Địa đạo Củ Chi Địa Đạo, D. Củ Chi
The famous tunnels where soldiers lived and fought.
Jade Emperor Pagoda
73 Mai Thi Lựu, D. 1
Pagoda with a rare Taoist and Buddhist architecture combination.
Bà Thiên Hậu Pagoda
710 Nguyễn Trãi, D. 5
One of the oldest Chinese pagodas in the city built in 1760.
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn Tần, D. 3
A museum showing the horrors of the American War.
Central Post Office
2 Công Xã Paris, D. 1
This post office is famous for its remarkable French design.
Vietnam History Museum
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, D. 1
Vietnam history museum exhibits diverse Vietnamese artifacts.
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens
2B Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, D. 1
The city's zoo is one of the world's oldest, built in 1864.
Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda
339 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, D. 3
Popular pagoda for its remarkable ancient Asian architecture.
Saigon Opera House
7 Công Trường Lam Sơn, D. 1
A piece of elegant French architecture still serving the public.
Mariamman Hindu Temple
45 Trương Định, D. 1
A Hindu temple built by South Indians.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
86 Lê Thánh Tôn, D. 1
The city hall is a spectacular piece of French architecture.
Museum Of Fine Arts
97A Phó Đức Chính, D. 1
The largest and most well-known art museum in town.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
65 Lý Tự Trọng, D. 1
A beautiful former presidential palace turned into a museum.
Thích Quảng Đức Monument
70-72 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, D. 3
A monument dedicated to the monk who set himself on fire.
Tôn Đức Thắng Museum
5 Tôn Đức Thắng, D. 1
A collection about former president Tôn Đức Thắng.
Galerie Quynh
65 Đề Thám, D. 1
An art gallery dedicated to showcasing Vietnamese art.
Hanoi Gallery
79 Bùi Viện, D. 1
Small gallery with propaganda posters & paintings for sale.
Lam Art Gallery
158A Đồng Khởi, D. 1
A small art gallery with original paintings by a local artist.
