Ho Chi Minh City in one day
24 hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is best seen by walking around looking at everything from beautiful temples, great classic French architecture and perfectly maintained American war planes. Here are some of the attractions I managed to see on my one full day of exporing Hon Chi Minh City.
SAIGON OPERA HOUSE
Built in 1893 by French architect, Eugene Ferret, following the flamboyant style of the French Third Republic. The theater is a venue for many high profile events and cultural activities in the City. It´s a beautiful building and one of the most popular must-visit places in Ho Chi Minh City.
THE CENTRAL POST OFFICE
In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and in one of it´s oldest buildings is the beautiful Central Post Office is located. The building is based on design of Gustave Eiffel and has become a significant symbol of the city.
SAIGON NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL
The cathedral is the neighbor of the Saigon Central Postoffice. Like the name indicates, it was built by French colonists in the late 1880s. The cathedral is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam.
VIETNAMS LARGEST CHINATOWN
Ho Chi Minh City´s district Cholon is Vietnam´s largest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778 and is a place of great historical and cultural importance. The Thien Hau Temple features interesting Chinese-Buddhist style architecture and is really worth a visit.
MARIAMMAN HINDU TEMPLE
This temple is dedicated to the goddess of Rain Mariamman. It was built in the late 19th century of traders coming from India. It is the only Hindu temple in Saignon and is believed to have miraculous powers giving luck and wealth to its visitors.
