Discover the place where Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country

On June 5, 1911, at Nha Rong port , young man Nguyen Tat Thanh boarded the ship Amiral Latouche Treville, beginning a 30-year journey to save the country.

Nha Rong Wharf is a place not to be missed if you come to Ho Chi Minh City on this April 30th.

Today, Ben Nha Rong has become the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where many artifacts related to his life and career are preserved and displayed. Visitors come here not only to visit but also to learn about the great journey of the beloved leader. Ben Nha Rong is also a green space along the river for visitors to stroll and enjoy the city view.

Opening hours are from 7:30 to 11:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday for maintenance). Admission fee is 20,000 VND, free for students.

See Uncle Ho's statue, visit Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee

Along Nguyen Hue walking street (District 1), right in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters is the statue of President Ho Chi Minh - a sacred symbolic work of the city named after him.

The monument was inaugurated on May 17, 2015, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his birth. The monument is made of bronze, 7.2 meters high, placed on a red granite pedestal, behind is a row of green trees and the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee with ancient French architecture.

Unique architectural work of Uncle Ho's monument and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee

Especially in the evening, this area becomes brightly lit, people leisurely stroll under the rows of trees and flowers create a solemn but very intimate space.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Headquarters is located at 86 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, built in 1898, is one of the most prominent classical French architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors outside with the facade facing Nguyen Hue Square, this place is still a meaningful stop on the journey to explore the city.

Learn about the glorious history at Reunification Hall

The 30/4 ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification, the Reunification Hall is a place that tourists cannot miss when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. Not only is it close to the parade site, but it is also considered a historical symbol of the Vietnamese people, associated with the important historical event of the country's reunification day.

Thong Nhat Hall always attracts many young people to check-in and explore.

Located in the city center, the Reunification Hall relic site is located at 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1. Inside the Reunification Hall, there are more than 100 exhibition rooms, including meeting rooms and offices, creating a diverse space for visitors. With its unique architecture, this is also an ideal place for young people to have fun and take pictures. To have beautiful photos, visitors should visit in the morning.

Reunification Hall is open every day of the week and on holidays, except for some special cases. Ticket sales hours are from 8:00 to 15:30 and visiting hours are from 8:00 to 16:30. There are two types of tickets with prices ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 VND for sightseeing only, not visiting the exhibition “From Norodom Palace to Independence Palace 1868 - 1966”, from 15,000 to 65,000 VND for visiting both the hall and the exhibition.

Visit the 130-year-old post office

Ho Chi Minh City Post Office impresses visitors with its classical architecture with sophisticated patterns and characteristic yellow color, combining Western style with Eastern features.

Ho Chi Minh City Post Office preserves Vietnamese - French culture

The City Post Office building is located at 2 Cong Xa Paris, District 1, built by the French from 1886 to 1891, and still retains its original architectural features. The building was designed by architect Villedieu and his assistant Foulhoux to establish a communications system, located right in the city center.

Coming to Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, visitors can take pictures of surrounding architectural works such as Notre Dame Cathedral or visit Nguyen Van Binh Book Street. Visitors can visit from 7am to 7pm (Monday to Friday), from 7am to 6pm (Saturday) and 7am to 6pm (Sunday).

Shopping, check-in Ben Thanh market

Not only is it a famous shopping center, Ben Thanh Market is also one of the oldest structures and bears the mark of urban history. Ben Thanh Market was built in 1912, the market used to be a bustling trading point for people from the six provinces of the South, witnessing the great changes of the city through two resistance wars and the period of national unification.

Ben Thanh Market is a famous tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City.

The clock tower symbol at the South gate of the market has become a familiar image appearing on postcards, tourism promotion images and is considered an unofficial symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, the market still retains its classic tiled roof architecture, with hundreds of stalls inside selling all kinds of specialties, souvenirs, etc., attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. The market operates from 4am to 7pm. From 7pm, Ben Thanh night market lights up and is extremely busy and crowded. In particular, from 7:30am to 6pm is the right time for everyone to visit, shop, and eat inside the market. After 7pm is for those who like the bustling atmosphere and colorful stalls at night.

Artistic imprint in the center - Ho Chi Minh City Theater

The City Theater, a national architectural and artistic work, located at 7 Lam Son Square, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, has been in use since 1900 and is a place to organize unique cultural and artistic programs.

Enjoy a musical feast at the City Theater

With a capacity of 468 seats, including 338 seats on the ground floor and 130 seats on the two upper floors, the theater's auditorium is an ideal place for audiences to enjoy diverse art forms. Visitors can buy tickets directly at the ticket counter or order online on the theater's website to attend the performances.

After the show, visitors can spend time admiring the unique architecture of the theater and taking souvenir photos. This is also one of the attractive tourist attractions, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City.

Watching animals at night

Few people know that the Zoo is not only a zoo but also one of the oldest parks in the world still in operation. The Zoo was built in 1864 under the French colonial period. With a history of 161 years, this place has witnessed the changes of the city through historical periods, from the colonial period to the day the country was reunified (April 30, 1975) and developed today.

Explore the largest zoo in Vietnam

The zoo is home to more than 1,300 animals of 125 species, more than 2,500 trees and more than 900 rare plant species. Strolling around the large campus, visitors have the opportunity to admire wild animals from all over the world such as tigers, leopards, lions, bears, elephants, monkeys... or colorful birds.

Opening hours are from Monday to Sunday and holidays, according to the time frame. From 5am to 6am, open for individuals to participate in health exercises, exercise. From 7am to 6:30pm, open for visitors. In particular, every Saturday there will be a tour to see nocturnal animals. Time: 7pm - 8pm and from 8:15pm to 9:15pm.

Entrance fee: free for children under 1m tall (accompanied by family); 40,000 VND for guests from 1m to under 1m3 tall; 60,000 VND for guests from 1.3m tall or taller. The night tour ticket price is 200,000 VND/person, visitors from 10 to 65 years old can participate in the program.

Ideal relaxing space at Turtle Lake

Located at the intersection of three streets Pham Ngoc Thach, Vo Van Tan, Tran Cao Van, Turtle Lake is sought after by many young people. The space at Turtle Lake is quite spacious and airy, surrounded by a row of green trees.

Turtle Lake is an ideal place to check-in and relax.

Morning and afternoon are the ideal times for young people to come here to take “virtual life” photos. In the evening, when the shimmering, colorful lights begin to appear, the space around the lake becomes magical, suitable for sightseeing and relaxation./.

According to Thanh Nien Newspaper

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