Explore Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Tour Addresses & Essential Vietnam Entry Tips
Ho Chi Minh City: Known as the “Little Paris of the East,” it is the largest city in Vietnam, with numerous scenic spots and historical sites. A city that has gained worldwide fame because of one person, this is Ho Chi Minh City. It is the largest port city and economic center of Vietnam.
🌈Attraction Addresses:
1⃣ Fine Arts Museum
📍 Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Admission fee 30,000 VND. The museum is filled with shutters, and sunlight filtering through the windows creates a romantic and atmospheric backdrop for photos. The spiral staircase is also great for taking pictures.
2⃣ Coffee Apartment
📍 Ho Chi Minh City
A building full of cafes, but the building is quite old, and the stairs are dark.
We only went up to the second floor and didn’t want to go any further. Taking photos from across the street is fine.
3⃣ Opera House
📍 Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
We didn’t go inside, just took photos at the entrance. We saw a couple taking wedding photos. Across from the opera house are famous stores like LV and Hermès, and street photography there feels very good.
4⃣ City Hall
📍 People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
A must-visit iconic building, with exquisite French architecture. The square opposite is filled with beautiful flowers, and there is a statue of Uncle Ho.
5⃣ Central Post Office
📍 Saigon Central Post Office
A century-old post office, also a must-visit.
The ceiling inside is beautiful, and you can also send postcards.
6⃣ Notre Dame Cathedral
Opposite the post office is the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, but unfortunately, it was under renovation, covered with scaffolding, so there wasn’t much to photograph.
7⃣ Reunification Palace
We didn’t go inside, just took photos outside.
After visiting the Reunification Palace, we had a meal nearby and then took a taxi to the Pink Church.
8⃣ Pink Church
📍 Tan Dinh Church
Also a must-visit attraction. The best spot for photos is from the opposite Cong Cafe or Ola, where you need to order a coffee to go up. The third-floor terrace of Cong is the best spot.
9⃣ Ben Thanh Market
📍 Ben Thanh Market
A central market where everything is sold, but you need to haggle!
✅The attractions in the center of Ho Chi Minh City are relatively concentrated, and most can be reached on foot.
🌈Note: Vietnam does not offer visa-free entry. You need to apply for a visa. It is recommended to apply for an e-visa in advance, which allows for a smooth entry upon arrival, making it very convenient.
👉At the end of the post, I have compiled the process for applying for a Vietnamese e-visa. I couldn’t get it done online in a day, but using the guide at the end, I managed it in 3 minutes. It’s incredibly convenient! I’ve tested it and recommend it to everyone.
