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Ranked #1 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Speechless“ 05/23/2013
- ”Very humbling experience“ 05/23/2013
Category: History Museums
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Even the casual historian will question some of the displays in this controversial museum depicting the horrors of the...
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Even the casual historian will question some of the displays in this controversial museum depicting the horrors of the Vietnam conflict, but it’s worth a visit.
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Ranked #2 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Excellent cultural experience“ 05/22/2013
- ”Great for foreigners“ 05/17/2013
Category: Performances
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Hon Viet is a unique, high quality culture show presented every 15th and 23rd of the month at the Saigon Opera House. A...
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Hon Viet is a unique, high quality culture show presented every 15th and 23rd of the month at the Saigon Opera House. A magic theatrical experience of music, dance, song and folk tales. Hon Viet is highly popular with both visitors and Vietnamese nationals. Launched in 2011, Hon Viet has received rave reviews and generated strong interest from both local and international tour operators. Hon Viet provides a highly professional, but fun and affordable introduction to Vietnamese music and culture, at the most prestigious stage venue in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ranked #3 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Outstanding!“ 05/23/2013
- ”Amazing view and food“ 05/22/2013
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers
Defining the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower stands right at the heart of the city’s Central Business District. With its inspirational design and... more »
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Ranked #4 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”An adventure!“ 05/18/2013
- ”Really enjoyed this“ 05/13/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #5 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Learn a little, learn a lot...“ 05/21/2013
- ”informative“ 05/13/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #6 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Excellent performance“ 05/19/2013
- ”Good experience“ 05/17/2013
Category: Performances
If you plan to see the water puppets show at Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre in Ho Chi Minh, plan ahead and get your tickets the day you get there as the performance hall is... more »
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Ranked #7 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Nothing amazing“ 05/20/2013
- ”Uniquely Vietnam's“ 05/15/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #8 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Excellent for people who have a deep i...“ 05/17/2013
- ”Atmospheric and worthwile Pagoda visit“ 04/24/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #9 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Great place for some poses“ 05/23/2013
- ”A must see in HCMC“ 05/22/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
This post office also houses a useful office center with phones and fax lines.
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Ranked #10 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Good introduction to Vietnam's history“ 05/22/2013
- ”Not the best museum in the world but w...“ 05/09/2013
Category: History Museums
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This collection of historical treasures and artifacts is one of the few Vietnamese museums with helpful English explanations....
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This collection of historical treasures and artifacts is one of the few Vietnamese museums with helpful English explanations.
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Ranked #11 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Awesome“ 05/15/2013
- ”big space for big things to come“ 05/12/2013
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Ranked #12 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”great“ 05/14/2013
- ”Such splendor“ 05/13/2013
Category: Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings; Theaters; Operas
Founded in 1994, the Saigon Opera House hosts one of the cities premiere entertainment companies called the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, which was... more »
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Ranked #13 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Worth a Visit“ 05/21/2013
- ”Nice spot“ 05/19/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
This historic area is bordered by City Hall, the beautiful Rex Hotel and numerous French and Vietnamese restaurants.
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Ranked #14 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Not sure if its quite a palace“ 05/22/2013
- ”Nicely preserved. Gives an insight int...“ 05/22/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Government Buildings; Architectural Buildings
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This fascinating government building, significant for its role in the Vietnam conflict, is preserved almost exactly as it was...
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This fascinating government building, significant for its role in the Vietnam conflict, is preserved almost exactly as it was in 1966.
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Ranked #15 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Recommended“ 05/13/2013
- ”Tradition at it's best!“ 04/19/2013
Category: Dinner Theaters
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Come and enjoy Vietnamese food at Ngon restaurant Thao Dien Village, visitors can entertain themselves with water puppet show...
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Come and enjoy Vietnamese food at Ngon restaurant Thao Dien Village, visitors can entertain themselves with water puppet show here. The show upholds the culture, the traditions of this country and is acted like normal human beings by the well-trained artists. It highlights the creative bent of mind of the inhabitants of the city. Weekly one show is held from 19:30 to 20:00 every Saturday at Ngon restaurant in Thao Dien Village.
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Ranked #16 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Always great to explore“ 05/07/2013
- ”the Dong khoi st,“ 05/02/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Take a leisurely stroll down this colorful street full of fancy shops for a glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City at its most polished....
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Take a leisurely stroll down this colorful street full of fancy shops for a glimpse of Ho Chi Minh City at its most polished.
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Ranked #17 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Wonderful art.“ 05/10/2013
- ”Interesting, but needs something ....“ 05/08/2013
Category: Art Museums
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The Fine Arts museum is a restored home with sixteen showrooms displaying paintings, pottery, sculpture and even some...
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The Fine Arts museum is a restored home with sixteen showrooms displaying paintings, pottery, sculpture and even some weapons.
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Ranked #18 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”great place“ 05/14/2013
- ”Great Park“ 05/09/2013
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #19 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”an exicting day out in Vietnam“ 05/09/2013
- ”great way to cool off“ 05/07/2013
Category: Water Parks
The Dam Sen Water Park is an acquatic themed park in Ho Chi Minh City offering water slides, rides and fun for locals and visitors alike. Opening Hour and Entrance Fee The park... more »
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Ranked #20 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Exciting, Busy and Vibrant“ 05/20/2013
- ”Don't go! Search for a hostel in anoth...“ 05/17/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Ranked #21 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”A beautiful church worth seeing in per...“ 05/22/2013
- ”A little disappointing“ 05/20/2013
Category: Religious Sites
This French-built cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ranked #22 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”In the middle“ 05/19/2013
- ”Nice colonial area of HCMC“ 05/07/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #23 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Great water park“ 05/13/2013
- ”kids paradise!“ 05/06/2013
Category: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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This Buddha-themed amusement park and water park has tons of rides for small children and can easily amuse a family,...
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This Buddha-themed amusement park and water park has tons of rides for small children and can easily amuse a family, inexpensively, for a whole day. Go on a weekday and bring your camera!
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Ranked #24 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Small temple, slightly overrated.“ 05/22/2013
- ”Small, smelly and strange. Not worth t...“ 05/14/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon’s finest.
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Ranked #25 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Great Bags reasonably priced!“ 03/01/2013
- ”Unique designs n good price“ 02/05/2013
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Ranked #26 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Wish you could go inside“ 04/01/2013
- ”Another great free site“ 03/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Government Buildings
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Though still called Hotel de Ville locally, this is no longer a hotel. This landmark building is actually The People's...
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Though still called Hotel de Ville locally, this is no longer a hotel. This landmark building is actually The People's Committee, a government building with no public access.
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Ranked #27 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Waterpark was great!“ 04/08/2013
- ”Nice oasis in the middle of the city“ 04/01/2013
Category: Parks
Lush greenery, affordable amenities and lots of happy sports enthusiasts make this park a pleasant place to visit.
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Ranked #28 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Oldest pagoda“ 03/30/2013
- ”Great place for pics“ 01/18/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Saigon’s oldest pagoda is distinctive for its elaborate tombs, rare trees and resident bat colonies.
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Ranked #29 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”good adventure“ 05/07/2013
- ”Waste of time!“ 04/16/2013
Category: Islands
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Ranked #30 of 73 attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
- ”Bach Dang on the Top“ 03/05/2013
- ”always the classic terrace to hand ou...“ 01/09/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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