When it comes to war, Vietnamese people certainly have thousands of hours to tell stories, heroes, places, and bases that still leave traces to this day. And if you are near the Ho Chi Minh City area, you can choose a nice day and visit Cu Chi Tunnels, a famous national historical relic of the nation. Cu Chi Tunnels relic site is located at Provincial Road 15, Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a place associated with the resistance war against the French during the period 1946 - 1948. The tunnels were jointly built by the army and people of Tan Phu Trung commune and Phuoc Vinh An commune to serve the process of hiding, storing weapons, ... The base has a total length of up to 250km, including 3 different depth levels, the deepest level is up to 12m above the ground. Initially, each village had its own base, then people connected with each other to facilitate communication from 1961 to 1965. Outside the tunnels are equipped with many nail pits, bell tunnels, minefields... to ensure safety. Inside the military tunnels, it is still easy to communicate, hide forces, weapons and hold meetings to discuss revolutionary plans. To date, the base has linked 6 communes north of the tunnel together. Cu Chi Tunnels is a special national historical site and one of six famous man-made structures in the world today. Along with that, the combination of tourism and visiting the tunnels has become a destination that attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists and is in the top 7 most exotic destinations in Southeast Asia. One of the main and most interesting activities that you must participate in when coming to Cu Chi tunnels is to explore the tunnels deep underground. Here, you will be able to recreate all the activities and life during the Indochina war that our ancestors experienced. Most especially, right under the tunnel, there are vendors selling dishes that people in ancient times often ate such as: Potatoes, cassava, tubers dipped in sesame salt,... With a strong local flavor, although simple. but it's especially delicious. In addition, you can explore the war zone re-enactment area. As a place associated with history and war, the Cu Chi Tunnels still retain traces of the war at the re-enactment area to this day. Here, the organizer will show you footage that recreates all the living and fighting scenes of our army and people in the tunnels. Furthermore, you can also admire many models of famous historical and relics of Vietnam such as: Long Bien bridge, One Pillar Pagoda, Nha Rong wharf, Saigon bridge,... It can be said, going to this place. With a unique tourist destination like this, you will feel the patriotism deep within you. When traveling to Cu Chi Tunnels, you need to note the following things. First, the opening time of Cu Chi Tunnels is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily to schedule accordingly. And the ticket price to enter the tourist area is about 20,000 - 30,000 VND/person, underground ticket is 20,000 VND/person, game ticket is 50,000 VND/person. Although there is no dress code, to be most comfortable during sightseeing activities, you should: Wear neat clothes, convenient for underground activities, dark colors to avoid dirt and choose comfortable sports shoes. more comfortable when moving. Remember to prepare some necessary cosmetics to avoid the sun and prevent insects. If you want to spend a lot of time to fully explore this destination, you should book a Cu Chi hotel room in advance to make the trip more convenient. For tourists who are afraid of tight spaces or low blood pressure, they should not go into small tunnels.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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Notre Dame Cathedral or Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is a name that people shorten for convenient use. The full name of this project is the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The church is 91m long, 35.5m wide, and the main dome is 21m high. The two bell towers on both sides are nearly 57m high. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral was built with classic French architecture, designed by talented architect J.Bourard. The outside space of the church is very large and airy, the inside is majestic and ancient. The history of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral began with the French war of invasion at the end of the 19th century. The French government at that time wanted to build a large church to serve the community and religious activities for the government. French government and army. The first church was located on Ngo Duc Ke Street but was too small so the French Admiral Bonnard decided to build a larger church. Construction of this Saigon Cathedral began on March 28, 1863. After two years, the church was completed. In 1895, the French built two more bell towers. Around the tower there are six small bronze bells. At the top of each tower is a cross that is 3.5m high, 2m wide and weighs 600kg. At this time, the height of the building, from the ground to the highest point, was 60.5m. The French also cast a bronze statue of Pigneau de Behaine (also known as Bishop Adran) holding the hand of Prince Canh, the eldest son of King Gia Long. This statue is located in front of the church. In 1945, the statue was destroyed but its base still remains. In 1959, Bishop Joseph Pham Van Thien ordered the statue of Our Lady of Peace from Rome. On February 7, 1959, Cardinal Agagiianian came from Rome to solemnly inaugurate the statue. Since then, the church has been called Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral by the people. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral was built with the neo-Romanesque Revival (or Neo-Romanesque) architectural style. This was a building style popular around the mid-19th century, inspired by 11th and 12th century Romanesque architecture. Buildings in this style tend to feature arches and portholes. simple disign. During the construction of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, all materials from cement, steel to screws were brought from France. The exterior of the building is made of bricks produced in Marseille. The advantage of this type of brick is that it is bare, not plastered, not mossy, and still retains its bright pink color after decades. The entire cathedral has 56 stained glass windows produced in Chartres province (France). The foundation of the cathedral is specially designed to bear 10 times the weight of the entire architectural volume. And a very special thing is that the church does not have fences or walls like the churches around Saigon Gia Dinh at that time. The interior of the cathedral has two main rectangular rows, with six rows on each side representing the 12 apostles. The altar of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is made of monolithic marble with six angels carved into the stone. The pedestal is divided into three cells, each cell is a sculpture depicting a relic. The walls are decorated with 56 glass windows depicting biblical characters or events, 31 round rose figures, 25 multicolored bulls-eye windows combined with beautiful images. All lines, edges, and patterns follow stately and elegant Roman and Gothic forms. However, out of these 56 glass doors, only 4 are still intact. The other glass doors were repaired in 1949 because they were destroyed during the war. The original design had two bell towers that were 36.6m high, had no roof and only had a narrow staircase of about 40cm. The interior is dark and the floor is lined with small pieces of wood. In 1895, the church built two more roofs to cover the 21m high bell tower designed by architect Gardes, for a total of 57m high bell tower. All six bells are hung on two bell towers. This bell was made in France and brought to Saigon in 1879. The bell is controlled electronically from below. On weekdays, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral only rings at 5:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. On holidays and Sundays, the church often rings three bells. 6 bells ringing at the same time will have a very loud sound, you can even hear the bell from 10km away. Between the two bell towers is a very large clock. It was produced in 1887 and weighs 1 ton. Even though it is more than a hundred years old, the clock still operates very accurately. Paris Commune Square is located between Notre Dame Cathedral and Nguyen Du Street. In the center of the main square is where the statue of Our Lady of Peace is located. This is where visitors often stop to drink coffee, take photos, and watch pigeons. Especially on weekend mornings, many young people gather here to chat and have fun together. The image of Notre Dame Cathedral has long become a representative part of the magnificent land of Saigon. Near the church there is also the Independence Palace and the city Post Office. You can combine visiting these three famous destinations to explore Saigon to the fullest.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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Ben Thanh market is located in the center of District 1, the most crowded and magnificent area in Saigon. Located near many famous Saigon tourist attractions such as the Independence Palace, City Post Office, City Theater... and many high-end 5-star hotels, Ben Thanh market attracts many tourists. Ben Thanh Market was formed in the mid-19th century. Through the ups and downs of history, this market has long become a symbol of the vibrant trading culture of Saigon in particular and Vietnam in general. Along with the economic and tourism development of Ho Chi Minh City, this market is also increasingly famous and especially attracts a large number of foreign tourists to visit. Vietnamese people are no strangers to crowded, bustling markets. But for foreigners, this is a very unique cultural feature. Therefore, foreign tourists love to go to the market to shop for souvenirs and try Vietnamese specialties. Gradually, Ben Thanh became a prominent symbol of Saigon, making everyone who comes to this city want to visit once. Ben Thanh Market was originally built in the 17th century near the Ben Nghe River to welcome tourists and soldiers into Gia Dinh Citadel. That is also the reason why the market was named Ben Thanh (river wharf + citadel). The market is made of brick, wood and thatched roof. Ben Thanh market in the past was very crowded and bustling, with boats and boats busy day and night. After a long period of use, the market gradually deteriorates and is at risk of collapsing at any time. Therefore, the French rebuilt it and expanded it to a larger scale after filling in a muddy pond named Bo Ret. Since 1912, it took another 2 years for the French construction contractor Brossard et Maupin to complete this project. The old architecture has since been preserved to this day even though Ben Thanh market underwent a major renovation and repair in 1985. Ben Thanh Market has 4 main gates and 12 side gates. Each main gate is located on a different street and displays many popular items for visitors to shop: South gate of Ben Thanh market: South gate is located on Le Loi street, opposite Quach Thi Trang park, this is the main gate of the market. The highlight of this market gate is the famous 3-sided clock tower. The entrance attracts many visitors with stalls selling all kinds of goods, mainly fabrics and dry foods. East Gate of Ben Thanh Market: East Gate is located on Phan Boi Chau Street, a paradise for cosmetics enthusiasts. The stalls here sell a variety of body, skin and hair care products. West gate of Ben Thanh market: West gate is located on Phan Chu Trinh street, this gate has many stalls selling shoes, crafts and souvenirs. North gate of Ben Thanh market: North gate is located on Le Thanh Tong street, this gate sells many types of fresh flowers and tropical fruits. During the day, Ben Thanh market bustles with stalls offering a variety of goods, including textiles, souvenirs, handicrafts, fresh produce, seafood, spices... Atmosphere This place has the true nature of a typical Asian market, bustling and rustic. Ben Thanh Market at night is still crowded but somewhat more peaceful. The stalls mainly sell food with local snacks and drinks. There are also some shops selling clothes, accessories and souvenirs. Bright torches and the sweet aroma of countless Vietnamese specialties are what attract tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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Dai Nam tourist area began construction in 1999 and in 2008, it officially opened to welcome visitors. This is a tourist area that has recorded many records such as the tourist area with the largest area in Southeast Asia, the longest wall, the largest temple, the longest artificial mountain, the largest artificial sea, and the largest garden. The first open design animal in Vietnam. Divided into 5 main areas including racetrack, temple, zoo, artificial beach, entertainment area with games classified by popular level, thrills and adventurous exploration. Dai Nam racetrack area is the first complex project in the sports sector in Vietnam with a combination of 5 types: horse racing, motor racing, go-kart, jet-ski and fly-board performance. . All racetrack infrastructure is built according to safety standards, especially go-karts (the basic step to participate in professional F1 racing) appearing for the first time in Vietnam. will certainly attract the curiosity of tourists. Another highlight of Dai Nam tourist area is Dai Nam Temple, which is 9 hectares wide and has the main door facing the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara Garden. This is also where national festivals take place, notably the celebration of the United Nations Day of Vesak - VESAK and special performances on major occasions. In addition to Dai Nam Temple, this tourist area also owns an open zoo model that is recognized as the first model to appear in Vietnam with a diverse range of species, including rare and endangered animals. species such as Indochinese tiger, Ca-Tong deer,... Dai Nam tourist area also owns a truly impressive artificial beach, attracting a large number of families to bring their children here to play and immerse themselves in the clear blue water on holidays or weekends. In addition to the sea area, there are also castles surrounded by sea water along with small islands and wave generating systems that bring the most authentic feeling to visitors like being at the natural sea. Tourists who come to Dai Nam tourist area will hardly miss the entertainment area with more than 40 games at many different levels to meet the entertainment needs of all people and all ages. The large area of the game area along with the diverse number of types of games here promises to bring you the most wonderful moments of rest here.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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When mentioning Saigon, people often think of the most modern and bustling city in the country, but few people remember that Saigon also has many historical marks of its own. Cu Chi Tunnels are a clear proof of that. Only by going to the Cu Chi Tunnels can we partly understand the magnanimity of Vietnamese history. Cu Chi Tunnels is located about 70 km from Saigon center. This is the place where the transformation of Cu Chi's army and people during the 30-year resistance war to bring independence and freedom to the country is captured. The tourist area consists of 2 parts, 13km apart: Ben Duoc tunnels are located in Phu Hiep hamlet, Phu My Hung commune, Cu Chi district and Ben Binh tunnels are in Nhuan Duc commune and the main tunnel area. Cu Chi Tunnels have a length of up to about 250 km, from the "backbone" of the tunnel it spreads out like a spider web in the ground, including works: tunnels, trenches, embankments, fighting nests, food bunkers. , sleeping, meeting, kitchen, well, storage... The works are connected to each other or can be independent depending on the terrain. Some branches of the tunnel flow into the Saigon River so that in case of emergency, you can cross the river through Ben Cat base (Binh Duong). Inside the Cu Chi tunnels, it is dark and lacking in atmosphere. There are many places where visitors have to stoop to walk. Depending on the terrain, the tunnel can have up to 2 or 3 floors. The closest floor of the tunnel, about 3 meters from the surface, can withstand the weight of tanks and armored vehicles; some deeper places can withstand small bombs. Some hatches are designed into very flexible combat nests and sniper gun emplacements. Around the tunnel door, there are also many spike tunnels and mine pits. Thanks to its intricate and flexible architecture, this place sheltered many officials and people of Saigon during the resistance war against the enemy. Even though the enemy used many methods to destroy the tunnels such as: using water to break through, using an army of "rats", using sniffer dogs, etc. But all failed. In addition to the special historical relics of Cu Chi Tunnels, there are many other interesting fun activities here such as: national defense sports shooting, paintball shooting, swimming, boating on the lake or renting bicycles around. Tunnels. Going around the Cu Chi tunnels tourist area is also an experience worth trying. Here the air is fresh, not noisy like the inner city of Saigon, giving anyone who comes here a feeling of relaxation.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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Ho Chi Minh Opera House is located at 7 Cong Truong Lam Son Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1. It is one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh City following the flowery Western European architecture. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House is one of the typical architectural and cultural works of the city today. The front of the theater faces Lam Son Square and Dong Khoi Street. Next door are two large hotels, Caravelle and Continental. With a convenient location in the city center, the theater is not only a place to organize events but also an interesting tourist destination that attracts many tourists to visit and admire. Saigon Opera House is also an architectural counterpart to Hanoi Opera House. The authors of this ancient architectural building are architects Ernest Guichard, Eugène Ferret and Félix Olivier. Built in 1900 in the "flamboyant" architectural style of the Third French Republic. The facade of the opera house is clearly influenced by the art of the Petit Palais Museum that appeared in the same year in France. The inside is modernly designed with full equipment for sound and lighting. In addition to the ground floor, there are 2 additional floors with a capacity of up to 1800 seats. All decorative patterns, facade reliefs and interiors of the theater were painted by a famous artist in France to resemble the patterns of theaters in France at the end of the 19th century, extremely beautiful. The system of arched doorways with raised railings is designed with bold classical French architecture. Having gone through many historical events, up to now, the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House has been somewhat damaged. Until 1955, the theater was renovated but was used as the House of Representatives of the Republic of Vietnam government. And after 1975, the theater returned to its original function of organizing performing arts. On the occasion of 300 years of Saigon - Gia Dinh, in 1998, the Ho Chi Minh City government decided to renovate the opera house with the motto of preserving the original architectural style. Therefore, the embossed decorations and sculptures on the facade such as the statue of the goddess of art, the flower strings... have all been restored to their original state compared to nearly 100 years ago. Regardless of whether you are interested in learning about culture or simply admiring beautiful architectural works. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House will be your indispensable stop during your trip around Saigon. A beautiful architectural work that has contributed to adding elegance and charm to Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to visiting and admiring the ancient architecture of the Opera House, visitors can visit the Continental Saigon Hotel. One of the oldest hotels in Saigon, hundreds of years old. This place has welcomed many heads of state and politicians from all over the world.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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On scorching hot days, everyone wants to immerse themselves in the cool, clear blue water. Coming to Dam Sen water park, you can dispel all the fatigue in life. Dam Sen water park with unbelievable ticket prices will be an ideal tourist destination for all tourists in the days when Saigon "lacks" storms. rain. The harmonious space combined with romantic rivers melts away worries and sadness and also provides energy for a new day. Coming to Dam Sen Water Park, you will immediately feel a green oasis located right in the heart of the city. With 36 modern water game equipment and a cool 3,000m2 wave pool, it promises to bring you many exciting feelings of relaxation. Modern 3000m2 water park with modern wave technology and 31 challenging games. Visitors will experience a cool space like being in a green oasis located in the heart of Saigon. Immerse yourself in healthy yet romantic waves to dispel the fatigue and burdens of life. Recharge your energy for a new working week. When coming to Dam Sen Water Park, you will experience the following games: Children's Pool, Wave Pool, Buoyant Slide 3 - Boomerang, Water Jet Massage, Super Speed - Kamizake, Tornado - Tornado,.. and many other games.
Ho Chi Minh City
From January to December
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