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Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Formerly known as the Revolutionary Museum and housed in the former building of the Government of Cochinchina, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum contains valuable artifacts from the Communist period. Here visitors can view weapons, medals, uniforms and photographs portraying the Communist struggle between the French and the Americans. Outside the museum stands a military collection that includes a helicopter and a tank.

City guide

Overview & visitor information

Location: 65 Ly Tu Trong, District 1 Tel: (08) 940 2060.

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What to do with Children in Tow

zoo

Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty of places where you can take your children. One place to spend the day is the Saigon Zoo. With 133 years of operation, it’s is one the oldest zoos world. The wide variety of indigenous animals, the aquariums and the museum can keep children occupied for the entire day. Several temples are also found in its extensive grounds.

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The Saigon Opera House

House

Also known as the Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre, the Opera House is a beautiful example of French Colonial architecture from 1897. The 3-story, 1,800-seat opera house stages a variety of concerts not limited to opera, including ballet, classical and pop music and traditional Vietnamese performances. The square outside is a great place to relax and people watch.

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Buu Dien Truong Tam (Post Office)

Building

This is the historic post office was built in the 19th century European style and features an enormous portrait of the former president Ho Chi Minh. The crowds inside consist of mostly visitors rather than actual customers.

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Saigon Square

Market

This is a popular spot for both tourists and the younger crowd, where Russian Market stores can be found selling cheap watches, T-shirts, DVDs, clothes, slippers and the like.

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City Hall

Building

Formerly known as the Hotel de Ville and rebranded as the People’s Committee Hall, the City Hall is a strikingly beautiful French colonial building and an important monument to the Vietnamese. The entrance is a popular place to have your photograph taken by the statue of Uncle Ho.

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Bink Quoi Tourist Village

Village

The Bink Quoi Tourist Village was built in 1994 by the Saigon Tourist Corporation. It is the largest tourist attraction in all of Ho Chi Minh City, offering an evening dinner cruise with a cultural show. The tourist village offers a lot of activities to pass time as well as hosting puppet shows and boat rides.

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Cong Vien Van Hoa Park

Park

This club was once used by French colonists. It is shaded by trees and has a number of tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gymnasium and table tennis facilities. Early in the mornings, the art of thai cuc quyen [slow-motion shadow boxing] is practiced.

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The Fine Art Museum

Museum

The Fine Art Museum is widely known for its spectacular range of artifacts including contemporary paintings, some of which can be bought. A wide variety of art exhibits, including Khmer, Cham and Indian works of art are also displayed. This museum is just a few blocks from the famous Ben Thanh Market.

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Mariamman Hindu Temple

Temple

The Mariamman Hindu Temple is approximately 3 blocks from the Ben Thanh Market and was built in the 19th century and dedicated to the Hindu goddess, Mariamman.

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Ben Thanh Market

Market

The Ben Thanh Market is the biggest attraction in Ho Chi Min City for all tourists as it is the main shopping centre and everyone visiting Vietnam comes here looking for bargains. The market is very well organized with an array of stalls arranged in sections according to what they sell. The Ben Thanh is also huge on souvenir shops.

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Villa Romaine

Cuisine: Italian Villa Romaine offers the city’s highest quality Italian food and is part of the famous Thao Dien Complex. The restaurant is just a 15 minute drive from District 1 and can also be reached by boat. It is definitely worth visiting if you want to enjoy a nice quiet meal on the peaceful banks of the river.

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Pomodoro’s

Cuisine: Italian Pomodoro’s is a fancy Italian restaurant that gives you a true sense of being in Italy. Their specialty is lasagna and their pizzas are absolutely delicious. The restaurant not only serves fine entrees, but also offers an array of appetizers if you’d just like to snack. Desserts here are also a treat.

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Au Lac Do Brazil

Cuisine: Brazilian This restaurant is known as a Brazilian churrascaria – an all-you-can-eat restaurant featuring a wide variety of barbecued meats. Live Latin music and dancing provide the main attraction from Tuesdays to Saturdays. For authentically Brazilian cuisine and fine service, visit any of the Au Lac Do Brazil outlets in Ho Chi Minh City.

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La Habana

Cuisine: Spanish & Cuban With its colorful Mediterranean décor, La Habana offers outstanding Spanish and Cuban food. There are over 50 different types of tapas on the menu, as well as paella specialties. La Habana hosts free salsa lessons on Tuesdays and live music on Fridays, but show up any night of the week for a fun and relaxing atmosphere and great food.

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Huy Long Vien

Cuisine: Chinese Huy Long Vien offers the best Peking duck as well as fantastic all-you-can-eat dim sum. Location: 99 Nguyễn Du, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (08) 3823 7799

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L’En Tete

Cuisine: French A stylish French bistro, L’En Tete serves classic French cooking along with its live jazz piano performances. Every two months, the restaurant also organizes an art show and hosts an opening with the artists. With its fine food and great atmosphere, L’En Tete, which is open until midnight, offers a magnificent dining experience.

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Temple Club

Cuisine: Vietnamese The Temple Club is an elegant restaurant housed in a turn of the century former Chinese temple. The décor is classic and much of it- from the rugs to the tapestries- is available for purchase. The Vietnamese standards are cooked wonderfully and the atmosphere is romantic and reminiscent of the 1930s Saigon.

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Barbecue Garden

Cuisine: Vietnamese and International delicacies The restaurant specializes in the city’s best barbecues, with both Vietnamese and international delicacies. At night the restaurant is beautifully decorated and lit, the air is thick with the odor of fresh meat being grilled and music sets the atmosphere for a fine dining experience.

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Lemongrass

Cuisine: Vietnamese Popular among tourists, locals and expats alike, this cozy restaurant by the opera house serves quality Vietnamese food and excellent seafood.

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Spice

Cuisine: Thai This is the largest and most popular Thai restaurant in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Authentic Thai food is cooked by two Thai chefs and the food- both traditional and fusion- is always fresh and is served within minutes. This venue seats over 200 people and is air conditioned.

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InterContinental Asiana Saigon

InterContinental Asiana Saigon is set in the commercial center of Vietnam, just 3 kilometers from the train station and 7 kilometers from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Most of the tourist sites and landmarks are easily accessible from its location in the heart of the Ho Chi Minh City. The lavish hotel has 305 rooms and 18 suites and each elegantly-appointed room is equipped with a satellite television, a DVD player, telephone and minibar. The hotel also promotes multicultural restaurants, which cater to a range of tastes with fine Cantonese, French, Italian and Vietnamese cuisines. A business center, fitness center, convenience store, ballrooms, meeting rooms and tour desk assisting you in planning your itinerary make it an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers.

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Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Expensive Hotels

The Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is situated in the bustling business and entertainment district close to the Ho Chi Minh Zoo, the Botanical Gardens and several other sites worth visiting. Also within walking distance are the Saigon River and Saigon Centre. Each of the 470 room has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including marble bathrooms, massage-style showers, iPod docking stations and nice welcoming touches like fresh flowers and turndown service. The rooms in the 25-story Grand Tower are all newly renovated and have access to the Grand Tower Lounge and its 24-hour butler service and personal chef. Business conferences are made easy with 16 meeting rooms and an impressive 750-square meter Grand Ballroom, earning the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers the title of “Best Business Hotel” in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam by notable business and travel magazines year after year. With 8 restaurants within the hotel, there is no shortage of dining options allowing visitors to sample the delicacies of the Far East or enjoy international flavors and local favorites. A gymnasium, spa, casino and an outdoor swimming pool allow visitors to unwind after a day exploring the city.

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Majestic Hotel

Roughly 7 kilometers from the airport, the Majestic Hotel is situated very close to the Saigon River and is walking distance from the main commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Each room is well-equipped and fully furnished in the French colonial style. The hotel offers the very best of business services for corporate visitors. There is also a gymnasium, swimming pool and sauna within the premises.

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New World Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Strategically located in the city of Ho Chi Minh, New World Hotel is within walking distance of the popular Ben Thanh Market, in the vicinity of the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Vietnam Wonderland and the Saigon Water Park and is just a 20 minute drive from the International Airport. The 5-star hotel is fully equipped with all the facilities required for a comfortable stay and the Executive Floors enjoy a range of additional personalized services. The New World Hotel’s ballroom, banquet halls, meeting rooms and skilled event organizing team are excellent resources for business conferences, exhibitions, shows or weddings. Located within the hotel, the Dynasty restaurant serves excellent Cantonese food and Dim Sum favorites and Parkview offers a buffet and international cuisine. For lighter fare, a poolside lounge serves refreshments and small meals and the Saigon Baking Company provides an excellent place to relax with a pastry and coffee.

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Caravelle Hotel

Luxury Hotels

This acclaimed 5-star hotel, which has hosted numerous celebrities and dignitaries since its inception in 1959, is located right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, a convenient 8 kilometer journey from the International Airport and 5 kilometers from the railway station. The rooms are elegant and spacious and the recreational facilities- fitness center, outdoor pool and salon and spa are state-of-the-art. Meeting facilities can accommodate 500 in the ballroom or host smaller meetings in the 11 meeting rooms. One on-site restaurant serves a continental buffet catering to all sorts of culinary needs and a fine-dining restaurant offers a sophisticated dinner inspired by world-class international chefs.

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Legend Hotel Saigon

Right beside the scenic Saigon River, the Legend Hotel is within walking distance of many of the major tourist attractions as well as the city’s commercial center. There are 238 luxurious rooms with WiFi, satellite television and a turndown service. The lobby lounge serves coffee, tea and pastries each morning and the Atrium Café offers delicious buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other dining options consist of an Australian steakhouse, Cantonese restaurant and Japanese restaurant.

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Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel

Luxury Hotels

A luxury hotel in the center of the business district, the Renaissance Saigon Riverside Hotel is perfect for business travelers looking for a comfortable stay and has special packages for Vietnamese food aficionados, honeymooners or tourists. There are meeting facilities, WiFi access, a fitness center, rooftop swimming pool, and restaurants serving a range of casual and fine dining options.

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Windsor Plaza Hotel

Luxury Hotels

This five star hotel is a great way to experience Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City. With its 25 stories, it’s the tallest building in the area and offers great views of the city. An executive lounge, fitness center, pool, spa, business center and restaurants provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience.

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Liberty Central Hotel

This hotel is only a block away from the famous Ben Thanh Market. Nearby locations also include the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. For a reasonable price, it provides excellent accommodation with quality services for their guests. The affordable Liberty Central Suite is furnished in a sleek modern-style and the deluxe rooms are equipped with amenities such as air conditioners, a flat screen television, wireless internet and a private bathroom. Fusion cuisine is available at the restaurant, and an on-site swimming pool and fitness room provide great recreational options.

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Bong Sen Hotel Saigon

The Bong Sen Hotel, located conveniently in the city’s main business, entertainment and shopping district, is widely known for its professional service and the hospitality offered to all its guests. With its range of accommodation options- standard rooms, superior rooms, family deluxe rooms, superior deluxe rooms, junior suites, business suites and the luxury Bong Sen suite- there is something for every price range and every room specification. Honeymooners, business travelers, families and single vacationers will have all their lodging needs met at this three-star boutique hotel. The popular Buffet Ganh serves a range of Vietnamese favorites, while the Lotus Center has a great international menu and Halal options. A spa and fitness center offer relaxation from 10:00 am to 2:00 am.