The notebook of Ho Chi Minh City
Look up, then change the street.
Ho Chi Minh City combines markets, temples and buildings of several periods. The Palace of the Réunification and the Museum of War Vestiges give references to contemporary history.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
City · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City combines markets, temples and buildings of several periods. The Palace of the Réunification and the Museum of War Vestiges give references to contemporary history.
Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Reunification Palace
- Bến Thành Market
- War Remnants Museum
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
Before you choose
- Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Heritage
Reunification Palace
The Palace of the Réunification preserves representational spaces and installations related to the history of the Sud-Viêt Nam. Its architecture and rooms are discovered on the open route.
Market
Bến Thành Market
Bến Thành is a large market in the center of the city. Common products, crafts and kitchen stalls share the aisles, with an important tourist traffic.
Museum
War Remnants Museum
The Musée des Vestiges de guerre presents documents and objects related to the conflicts of the 20th century. Some images are challenging; plan a visit adapted to its audience.
Heritage
Saigon Central Post Office
The central post office of Saïgon is distinguished by its facade and its large interior space. It combines architectural heritage and postal uses in the heart of the city.
Practical tips
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