Unveiling Ho Chi Minh City's Day & Night Charm
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Let's discover Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient Saigon, which is the financial capital and the most populous area of Vietnam. The city looks a lot like a large western city, with many modern skyscrapers and a very lively nightlife.
This tour took place between March 24th and 27th, 2024.
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0:00 Synthesis
0:31 Bitexco Tower
1:51 Hau Pagoda
5:14 Binh Tay Market
7:43 Ben Thanh Market
9:41 Jade Emperor Pagoda
11:17 Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office
11:33 Opera House
12:05 City Hall Building
12:18 Nguyen Hue Street
16:38 Bui Vien Street
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Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, with 9 million inhabitants. Before, until 1975, it was called Saigon. In 1976, in memory of Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese revolutionary, politician, writer, poet and journalist who led Vietnam's independence movement from 1941, Saigon was renamed "Ho Chi Minh City".
BITEXCO TOWER
Skydeck, an observatory located on the 49th floor, where you have a 360-degree view of the city. The Skydeck is also famous for its glass platform, which offers a unique experience of being “floating in the air” at an impressive height.
HAU PAGODA
or Temple of Thien Hau which is located in Cholon, part of the city better known as “ChinaTown”, to discover this temple built by the city's Chinese community in 1760 and dedicated to the Chinese goddess Mazu, also known as the Lady of the Sea, who protects fishermen, sailors and everyone who travels at sea.
BINH TAY MARKET
Here you will have the opportunity to delight in the flavors of local cuisine, purchase exclusive souvenirs for your loved ones and learn more about the locals' daily lives.
BEN THANH MARKET
one of the most popular markets in Vietnam where you will find a little of everything, food, souvenirs, clothes, shoes, even very well made replicas of clothes and shoes.…
We took the opportunity to do a little shopping.
JADE EMPEROR PAGODA OR NGOC HOANG PAGODA
Temple of the Jade Emperor, built at the beginning of the 20th century. The Jade Emperor is one of the most important and well-known gods in Vietnamese mythology. He has the power to govern the sky, the earth, the sea, as well as to create humanity and everything that exists on Earth. Vietnamese believers worship the Jade Emperor as the supreme god, "Ngoc Hoang", and pray to him for salvation or good luck.
HO CHI MINH CENTRAL POST OFFICE
The Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office, built at the end of the 19th century.
OPERA HOUSE
The Opera House, built in the 19th century, is a magnificent landmark of French colonial architecture.
CITY HALL BUILDING
The beautiful City Hall building with the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in front of it.
NGUYEN HUE STREET
Whether you're a culture enthusiast or simply looking for entertainment, one of the main experiences visitors shouldn't miss is enjoying the diversity of street performances you can watch here.
From traditional music and dance performances to modern street performances, the street is filled with a variety of entertainment options that captivate us.
BUI VIEN STREET
Bui Vien Street, the street where everything happens. This is where people gather to have a drink or dance. There's no shortage of fun, as the large colorful signs announce. Located in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, it is one of the city's main tourist attractions. Known as backpacker street, it has a variety of bars, restaurants, shops and affordable hotels.
