Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City was once considered the "Pearl of the Far East", implying that this city is as beautiful as a pearl in the Far East.

After many years of construction and development, Ho Chi Minh City now has hundreds of high-rise buildings and "skyscrapers".

Half a century has passed, in recent years, Ho Chi Minh City (renamed from Saigon in 1976) has awakened, developing to match the beautiful name that has been associated with its name for the past century. The skyscrapers rising above the sea of ​​clouds to welcome the sun seem to express the desire to conquer new heights of the people here.

Phu My Hung Urban Area (District 7) is the first model urban area in the country. Up to now, Phu My Hung has become the financial, commercial, service, industrial, educational center... in the south of Ho Chi Minh City,

Thu Thiem new urban area (East bank of Saigon River, opposite District 1) is planned to be a new, modern and expanded center of Ho Chi Minh City (now part of the new Thu Duc city), a new sustainable urban area closely combined with natural landscape conditions.

At the end of 2024, metro line No. 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien will officially operate and welcome passengers, marking an important milestone in the history of developing modern and sustainable transport infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City.

In particular, the development of Metro Line 1 has turned Vo Nguyen Giap Street (old Hanoi Highway) into a symbol of smart urban transportation, meeting the increasing travel needs of modern Ho Chi Minh City.

Dien Bien Phu intersection is an important traffic connection point on the main road from central districts of Ho Chi Minh City such as District 10, District 3, District 1 towards Binh Thanh District, Thu Duc City.

Dien Bien Phu Roundabout is an intersection located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, considered a symbol of the city with an old clock tower, the intersection of two major roads - Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Binh Khiem, connecting traffic between the eastern gateway and the city center.

Coming to Ho Chi Minh City, the first stop should be the central area of ​​District 1, often called District 1 because it is a modern, bustling district, with many commercial centers such as VincomPlaza, Parkson..., along with the iconic Bitexco Lotus Tower with an observation deck overlooking the entire city.

In addition to the modern beauty of "skyscrapers", the beauty of Ho Chi Minh City also includes historical works and relics such as: Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, City Post Office, City Theater...

The Independence Palace is a special national historical site. Before 1975, the Palace was the residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of South Vietnam. On April 30, 1975, the victory flag of the National Liberation Front was raised on the roof of the Independence Palace, marking the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, liberating the South and reunifying the country.

Ben Thanh Market, a cultural and tourist icon of Ho Chi Minh City.

Ben Thanh Market is one of the remaining architectural works in Saigon from the French colonial period, and has become a cultural and tourist symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City. The building was once listed in the list of 11 most beautiful post offices in the world by Architectural Digest magazine (USA).

Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Headquarters, 86 Le Thanh Ton, District 1. This is one of the classic architectural works, symbolic and associated with many generations of Saigon citizens. The work was built from 1898-909 by architect Femand Gardès.

The City Theater has classical French architecture and is considered one of the largest and most beautiful theaters in Southeast Asia.

Statue of Saint Tran Hung Dao.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum.

Nguyen Hue walking street is also a familiar address and attracts tourists.

Regarding tourism, Ho Chi Minh City strives to become a leading destination in Asia with the image of a city that is “Open-Youthful-Lively-Exciting-Towards the Future”.

Images of the young and dynamic life of young people in Ho Chi Minh City

In recent years, the City Department of Tourism has introduced many solutions to consolidate and develop new tourism products to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the city and retain them longer.

Bustling, everyday images at traditional markets

The friendly and hospitable smiles of the people of Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon River cruise is a great choice for those who love to travel, instead of just choosing the bustling entertainment and shopping activities in the center. Visitors can enjoy peaceful moments while watching the city from the river.

Saigon River tourism is a unique feature of Ho Chi Minh City. Tourists can admire many historical and modern landmarks from the river such as Nha Rong Wharf, Ben Nghe Port, Phu My Bridge, Den Do Cape, Ba Son Bridge, etc.

Ho Chi Minh City has changed dramatically with modern, century-old architectural works along the Saigon River.

Landmark 81 is the tallest building in Vietnam, the second tallest in Southeast Asia, considered a new symbol of the city, next to the Saigon River, right at the Northeast gateway - an important traffic junction connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Southeast provinces.

Bitexco Financial Tower, also known as Bitexco Finance Tower, is one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, 262m high, inaugurated in 2010, becoming the tallest tower in the city until Landmark 81 was inaugurated in 2018.

Ba Son Bridge project has become a project that contributes to changing the urban appearance of modern Ho Chi Minh City.

Seen from above, the panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City is bustling but still strangely gentle and charming, especially at colorful sunrises and sunsets.