Ho Chi Minh City Tourist Attractions
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The city is still referred to as Saigon by the locals. This modern bustling city has also retained its French colonial influences. There are many examples of French colonial architecture like official buildings, villas and boulevards which convey this fact.
This densely populated city is pulsating with life. The streets run amok with mopeds and scooters, often carrying entire families. The colorful markets are a charming chaos. And the sidewalks are full of vendors hawking their wares which could be anything from pirated DVDs to fruits and street snacks.
Ho Chi Minh City's sheer number of tourist attractions is sure to befuddle any sane tourist.
The exquisite Emperor of Jade Pagoda with its elaborate woodcarvings decorated with gilded characters and sculptures depicting local deities, is a must-see.
The fun of watching people bargain is best enjoyed in the markets of Cholon, the ancient Chinese locality.
The towers of Notre Dame Cathedral is an impressive example of French architecture which harks back to the colonial era
The War Remnants Museum bears witness to the atrocities committees on the Viet people during the Vietnam War. The Re-Unification Hall and the former US Embassy too are interesting tourist attractions.
A rather fascinating tourist spot is the Cu Chi Tunnels which is located a little further away from main Ho Chi Minh City. This is where South Vietnamese Communists took refuge while they launched guerrilla attacks on US soldiers.
Other places which you could visit in Ho Chi Minh City are:-
- HCMC General Library,
- Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda,
- Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Central Post Office,
- Hotel Continental,
- Thien Hau Pagoda,
- City Hall,
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Ton Duc Thang Museum,
- History Museum,
- Duc Minh Private Museum,
- Ho Chi Minh Museum,
- Art Museum,
- Vinh Nghiem temple,
- Bach Dang River,
- Quai,
- Giac Lam Pagoda,
- Mariamman Hindu Temple
