Top 10 Best Attractions in Ho Chi Minh (part 1)
With focusasiatravel.com guide to the Top 10 Best Attractions in Ho Chi Minh you can get all of the information you need to ensure you don’t miss anything this fascinating city has to offer.
1, Binh Tay Market.
The French built in the 1880s, in the center of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district. This market mainly serves the local population with food from regions across Vietnam.
- Opening Hours: Daily 07.30 – 12.00 & 13:30 – 17:00
- Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
2, The War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum details the effects of the 30 year long war between America and Vietnam. There are immaculately preserved tanks, planes and other war machines in the outside grounds.
- Opening Hours: Daily 07.30 – 12.00 & 13:30 – 17:00
- Address: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
3, Cu Chi Tunnels
Soldiers used an extensive network of tunnels to move around undetected by their enemies. This marvelous tourist attraction lets visitors experience what they have not been before. Nowadays, a small section of the tunnels which has been widened and supported with concrete.
- Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 17:00
- Location: 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City
4, Cao Dai Temple
Cao Dai Temple is the center of the Cao Dai faith. Tourists are welcome to visit the temple and learn more about this faith. The temple itself is very bright and colorful with dragons flying up banisters. The temple itself is very bright and colorful with dragons flying up banisters and a cloud mural decorating the ceiling
- Opening Hours: Daily 06:00 – 17:00
- Location: 60 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City
5, Jade Emperor Pagoda
Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most revered temples in Ho Chi Minh. The Chinese built this temple. This Taoist temple now welcomes Buddhist worshipping and is incredibly atmospheric with incense smoke hanging heavy in the air.
- Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 – 17:00
- Address: 73 Mai Thi Luu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
