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The tourist visit to Ho Chi Minh holds a lot of prospects to tourists. There are unending sights of places of interest to visit when you are in this city. This city is incredibly loaded.
Any tourist that wants to visit this city of great historical relevance will have his itinerary loaded because of the landmarks that make this city thick.
We shall be giving you 10 of the best things that you can do when you arrive in this city. You cannot afford to miss any of the items that we have on this list because they will make your visit memorable. Enjoy.
1 Binh Tay Market
This is a market that serves the local population in this city. The average Vietnamese are very good in anything that they lay their hands on. Going to the market to see what obtains will definitely make the day of any tourist.
There are local food and fruits; the market is basically for the locals; any tourist here will definitely savor the display here that comes from all the regions of the country.
2. War Remnants Museum
There is a part of this city that is interwoven in war. The mention of the names of the heroes of the struggle will definitely evoke feelings of emotions in any tourist.
If you are the tourist that has a radical view towards life; then you hunger to see more of these heroes past after hearing their exploits while they are alive. A visit to the War Remnants Museum is what every tourist must keep and fulfill in the dairy before leaving HO Chi Mn.
3. Cu Chi Tunnels
The history of this city will never be complete without reference to the many wars that were fought in their past. Do you know that soldiers have to devise an ingenious way of creating tunnels underground so that they will be able to move undetected underground by the enemy forces during wartime.
4. Cao Dai Temple
The people of the land take religion very seriously. However, talking about Cao Dai Temple evokes a different approach to the religious side of the city. This is a fusion of bits of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism combined into one.
Adherents are growing in number. Devotees wear white clothes and a sash around their body that signifies their former religion.
5. Jade Emperor Pagoda
This temple is one of the most revered and celebrated in the city. It was built by the Chinese in 1909 and now welcomes Buddhist worshiping.
This is a center of worship for real that is well known for the thick incense of smoke that comes out of the temple during worship hours. The architecture that you will get to see here is awe-inspiring; the environment is a classic setting for spiritual renewal.
6. Bitexco Tower and Sky Deck
The Bitexco Tower and Sky Deck is the tallest building in the entire city. It stands at 262 meters tall and accommodates 68 stories. It offers 360 degrees view of the city and its surroundings.
There is a sky bar where you can enjoy a cocktail and an international dish. It is an ideal place to observe the sunset armed with your camera to capture the exciting view that will great your vision.
7. Reunification Palace
This is a must-see Palace because of its pride of place in the history of the struggle for self-emancipation. The strategy that led to the defeat of the Americans was mapped out in this palace.
The Reunification Palace will afford every tourist the opportunity to witness firsthand the strategies that were employed which gave the people victory over their foes. How did General Ngo Dinh Diem plan his strategies? You will see all this first hand in this Palace.
8. The Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office
This was originally a French colonial architecture that was built in 1891. Curious, the structure is still kept intact even to this day; thanks to the efforts of leaders who know how to preserve history for incoming generations yet unborn.
Because this edifice is that old and the structure is still maintained even after over a century; has become a tourist attraction which you must see before you leave the city.
9. Mariamman Hindu Temple
This is a Hindu Temple that is open every day for worshippers from 07:00 to 19:00. It is bright, the architecture is one that will make the jaws of a first-time visitor to this drop.
You are welcomed here on a tourist visit. However, you are required to dress conservatively and will be required to remove your shoes before you can gain entry into the Temple.
