In Vietnam, it's warm and sunny all year round, soPlanning a vacation in this country is possible for the winter. One of the most interesting cities, which is definitely worth a visit during the trip to Vietnam, is Ho Chi Minh City. The sights of the former capital of the country are connected both with local culture, and with the colonial history. Many tourists, being here, really fall in love with this unusual city.
Which Ho Chi Minh City attractions can be seen in one walk?
The city, formerly called Saigon, is fullinteresting places. Many of them are located near each other in traditional Asian neighborhoods, so during the first sightseeing tour you can see a lot of Ho Chi Minh City attractions. If you have a very limited time, try to visit the First, Third and Fifth districts of the city. Start a walking tour with Pham Ngu Lao, where you can grab a bite to eat in authentic cafes. After that, go to the market Ben Thanh. A noisy, bright, colorful place will surely be remembered for a long time. On the way you can see the statues of Nguyen Hai, local museums of fine arts and military history, the opera house, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and the People's Committee building, Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and Jade Emperor pagoda. In short, all the key events of the local history, embodied in architectural forms, you will have time to see. End the day in the hotel bar "Sheraton Saigon", which offers a beautiful view of the city. If there is enough time to see the attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, you have enough, some of them should be given more attention.
Cholonsky district of Cholon
This district of Ho Chi Minh City is also known as the Fifth. It is considered one of the largest Chinese quarters in the world. Cholon is somewhat more exotic than the rest of Ho Chi Minh City. Sights of this place are also trishaws capable of instantly bringing you to the local market or the famous pagoda of Djiak Lam, and ancient temples, and unusual medical stores. The very atmosphere of this area is worthy of attention. The labyrinth of alleys, a combination of modern and traditional, an amazing identity - that's what distinguishes Cholon. For maximum brightness of the impressions, go to the restaurant right there and try the local cuisine.
Temple of Chau Kuan Am
This church deservedly has the statusHo Chi Minh City Attractions. It is built according to classical Chinese canons and is filled daily with visitors for chants and prayers. Tourists can make a donation or buy fragrant sticks, and to all wishing monks will offer a tour of the temple.
Reunification Palace
This place will appeal to connoisseurs of history. It was here that the gates of North Vietnam fell, which marked the end of the Saigon regime. In the rooms of the palace there were preserved exhibits of that period, and in the basement there is an interesting network of tunnels, a room with an original map of Vietnam and a telecommunications center.
Ben Thanh Market
As in any other place, get acquainted withthe city is the easiest in the market. Ben Thanh opened in 1914 and is still a very busy place. Here, low prices, about which you can still bargain, an incredible variety of goods and many cafes, in which it will be interesting to try local desserts and exotic varieties of coffee.
