The Top 10 Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City

As the largest city in Vietnam and one of the most prosperous areas of the country, Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is often known as the Paris of the Orient. With rich cultural influences from France and China, Ho Chi Minh City is the most multicultural city in Vietnam. Here you can find vibrant shopping districts, international cuisine, museums, pagodas, historical monuments and buildings, parks and gardens, and the liveliest nightlife and bars in the country. Here are vietnam places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chui Tunnels

Over 75 miles of underground tunnels and chambers make up the Cu Chi Tunnels.

A visit to Ho Chi Minh City must include an excursion to the intriguing Cu Chi Tunnels, located 40 km (25 mi) outside the city. Guided tours take visitors through two impressive networks of tunnels, which have been used for centuries. The tunnels were famously used by Vietnamese civilians and the Viet Cong guerilla troops during the Vietnam War (also known as the Second Indochina War of 1955-1975), which is known as the American War in Vietnam. Here you can see the narrow tunnels, concealed entrances, underground bunk rooms, kitchens, ammunition dumps, and a system of booby traps the Vietcong used against the enemy. Despite infrared technology, the American troops never conquered the tunnel system.
Jade Emperor Pagoda

Built to honor the Jade Emperor (Ngoc Huang) in 1909, this elaborate pagoda is emblematic of the finest pagodas in Vietnam. From its elaborately tiled roof to the rich religious symbolism of the art and sculpture adorning the walls and surfaces, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is a favorite tourist attraction and is open from 6am to 6pm daily. The outer courtyard offers benches and tranquil ponds.
Reunification Hall

Visitors can tour this large building to learn about Vietnam’s history. This building (largely rebuilt after being mostly destroyed in the early 1960s) was once the palace of President Van Thieu, who was overthrown by the North Vietnamese troops when tanks broke through the gates. Visitors can walk through lavish living quarters and assembly room of the former president in the upper floors, as well as the austere military bunkers housed in the basement. After the tour, you can walk through the adjoining grounds and gardens.
Botanical Gardens and Zoo


Who can resist spending a few minutes admiring a group of elephants in a beautiful setting? At the Saigon Botanical Gardens and Zoo, you can escape from the hectic traffic and fast pace of the bustling city and relax. As one of the oldest zoos in the world, the Saigon Zoo (also known locally as Thao Cam Vien) offers a wide variety of animals and is Vietnam’s largest zoo (with over 100 species of animals).
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