Ho Chi Minh City is one of the destinations attracting a large number of tourists in Vietnam. Join Metta Voyage to learn about 15 Top-rated Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing experiences today!
1. 15 Must-Sightseeing Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
1.1. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
- Address: Paris Commune Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Open hours: 5h30, 17h30 (Monday to Saturday); 5h30; 6h45; 8h00; 9h30; 16h00; 17h15; 18h30 (Sunday)
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
The Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the largest religious buildings in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The church was built in Romanesque architecture, mixed with Gothic style, and completed in 1880. In 1959, Notre Dame Cathedral was ordained by the Pope as the first basilica in Vietnam.
1.2. Independence Palace
- Address: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 15h30
- Ticket price (for reference): 15.000 VND – 65.000 VND
Independence Palace – a place to store important events during the Vietnam War, especially the Liberation of the South to reunify the country (30/4/1975). Visiting the Independence Palace, visitors will witness the ruins of the old regime, and experience “Saigon life in the years before 1975”.
1.3. Ben Thanh Market
- Address: Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: All day
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
Exploring Ben Thanh Market – the symbol of HCMC is a must-have activity in Ho Chi Minh City. This market is the most complex in terms of food, souvenirs, clothes, and accessories in the city. Ben Thanh Market promises to give tourists the closest perspective on daily life in Vietnam.
1.4. Sai Gon Central Post Office
- Address: 02 Paris Commune, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 7h00 – 19h00
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
Sai Gon Central Post Office is “praised” as a nostalgic dot in the heart of the busiest and most modern city in Vietnam. Saigon Central Post Office was built in Renaissance architecture by the famous architect – Gustave Eiffel.
When you come to this place, take the time to enjoy the unique architecture, reminisce about the past, and take vivid photos.
1.5. Saigon Municipal Opera House
- Address: 07 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: N/A
- Ticket price (for reference): N/A
Saigon Municipal Opera House stands out in the heart of the city, with Gothic architecture prevailing in France in the late 19th century. Built in 1898, restored in 1998, the theater retains its haughty beauty after more than 100 years.
This Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing site is only open when there is a performance schedule. If you want to visit the inside of the theater, you need to buy a concert ticket.
1.6. History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 11h00, 13h00 – 17h00
- Ticket price (for reference): 30.000 VND
History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is located on a 6,057m2 campus. This ensemble consists of two buildings built 50 years apart. Visiting the museum, visitors will admire the intersection of Asian and Western architectural styles.
History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is currently exhibiting historical items from primitive to contemporary times. Besides, unlimited in the framework of Vietnam, here are displayed ancient fine art relics of some Asian countries.
1.7. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Address: 97A Pho Duc Chinh, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 17h00
- Ticket price (for reference): 15.000 VND – 30.000 VND
Located on Pho Duc Chinh Street is the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts. Before it was converted into a museum, this Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing site was the home of a wealthy merchant. Visiting the museum, travelers will be immersed in the unique art space, traveling from the ancient to the contemporary.
1.8. Dragon Wharf – Ho Chi Minh MuseumÂ
- Address: Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 17h00
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
Dragon Wharf is a place with a lot of significance for Vietnamese contemporary history. That’s where President Ho Chi Minh left Vietnam to find a way to save the country. This complex includes the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Nguyen Ai Quoc monument, the harbor campus, and the fountain.
1.9. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 5h00 – 18h30
- Ticket price (for reference): 40.000 VND – 60.000 VND
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden was built in 1864 by the French. It is currently the 8th largest life-spanning zoo in the world. The Saigon Zoo is like a green pearl in the center of the city. This is not only inhabited by hundreds of individuals of animals, but also the abundant vegetation.
1.10. Bitexco Finance Tower
- Address: 36 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 9h30 – 21h30
- Ticket price (for reference): 130.000 VND – 200.000 VND
Before Landmark 81 was inaugurated, the Bitexco Finance Tower was considered a symbol of prosperity in Ho Chi Minh City. Get an all-encompassing view of the city from the 49th floor of the Bitexco Building; buy Saigon Skydeck tickets now, why not?
1.11. Landmark 81 Skyview
- Address: 720A Nguyen Huu Canh, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, HCMC
- Open hours: 10h00 – 22h00
- Ticket price (for reference): from 420.000 VND
Landmark 81 currently holds the first position in the race for the tallest buildings in Vietnam. Landmark 81 Skyview Observatory offers visitors a panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City. Not only that, this building is also the most luxurious entertainment and relaxing complex in the city.
1.12. Southern Vietnamese Women’s Museum
- Address: No. 202 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 11h30 , 13h30 – 17h30
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
The Southern Women’s Museum is a place to honor the values of Vietnamese women in general and Southern women in particular. Here, travelers can get the most accurate impression of women’s beauty throughout history. From wartime to daily life, ancient to modern.
1.13. Buu Long Buddhist Temple
- Address: 81 Nguyen Xien, Long Binh, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 8h00 – 18h00
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
Ho Chi Minh City is the encounter between various cultures. Besides Chinese or French architecture, there is also Buu Long Buddhist Temple – the temple with the most distinctive Thai architecture.
Buu Long Temple is designed based on Theravada Buddhist architecture originating in distant India. National Geographic magazine selected this temple as one of the top ten most beautiful Buddhist structures in the world.
1.14. Tan Dinh Church
- Address: 289 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: (Weekdays) 05:00, 06:15, 17:30, 19:00; (Saturday & Sunday) 05:00, 06:15, 07:30, 09:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
- Ticket price (for reference): Free
Tan Dinh Church, also known as the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, makes a strong impression on tourists’ minds with its striking pink paint. The church was built in the Gothic style in the 19th century. If you want to visit, and take pictures, the church welcomes visitors on all days of the week.
1.15. Cu Chi Tunnels
- Address: Provincial Road 15, Phu Hiep, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City
- Open hours: 7h00 – 17h00
- Ticket price (for reference): 90.000 VND – 110.000 VND
Cu Chi Tunnel is known as an “underground labyrinth”, 70km from the city center. Cu Chi Tunnel, which was formed during the Vietnam War, has a total length of about 250km, depth from 3 to 12m. Coming here, visitors will experience the underground life of ancient heroes at the war reenactment area.
2. Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing Tour
2.1. Urban Experience in Saigon – 3 Days by Metta Voyage
- Link tour: https://mettavoyage.com/trip/urban-experience-in-saigon-3-days/
- Duration: 3 days
The Urban Experience in Saigon is designed by Metta Voyage specifically for tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. In 3 days and 2 nights, the guide will take you to the most famous sightseeing places in the city. Besides, you can enjoy delicious food, and immerse yourself in the pace of life here.
Some of the attractions that will be on the Urban Experience in Saigon itinerary include: Chinatown, Thien Hau Pagoda, Dong Khoi Street, Independence Palace, and so on.
2.2. Free and Easy in Saigon
- Link tour: https://mettavoyage.com/trip/free-and-easy-in-saigon/
- Duration: 4 days
If you want to spend a lot of time exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Free and Easy in Saigon by Metta Voyage is a very reasonable choice. On this tour, in addition to the time supported by the tour guide, you will have a free day to explore the city.
2.3. Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Bus
- Duration: 8 AM – 3.30 PM (Daily tour), 4 PM – 11 PM (Night tour)
- Price: from 475.000 VND
A hop-on hop-off bus tour around the city is a popular service for many tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. For this tour, you will be able to visit all the most famous places in the city in 24 hours.
In addition, with the 8-language explanation service, visitors will have full information about the locations. As well as better understand the process of the formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City.
Above is all the detailed information about 15 top-rated tourist attractions and Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing tours. Thank you for taking the time to read the article on Metta Voyage. Contact us to book a tour of Ho Chi Minh City!
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