Explore Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Tour with Addresses and Essential Vietnam Entry Tips
Ho Chi Minh City, known as the “Little Paris of the East,” is the largest city in Vietnam, with numerous historical sites and attractions. 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 📍Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật TP.
HCM Admission fee 30,000 VND, the museum is filled with shutters, and sunlight streaming through the windows creates a romantic and atmospheric backdrop for photos. The spiral staircase is great for taking pictures.
2⃣ Cafe Apartment 📍Thanh pho Ho Chi Minh An entire 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 further. Taking photos from across the street is good enough.
3⃣ Opera House 📍Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh We didn’t go inside, just took photos at the entrance. We saw a couple taking wedding photos. Across from the opera house are luxury stores like LV and Hermès, and it’s also a great place for street photography.
4⃣ City Hall 📍Ủy ban Nhân dân Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh A must-visit iconic building, with exquisite French architecture. The square opposite is filled with beautiful flowers, and there is a statue of Ho Chi Minh.
5⃣ Central Post Office 📍Saigon Central Post Office A century-old post office, another must-visit spot.
The ceiling inside is also very beautiful, and you can send postcards.
6⃣ Notre Dame Cathedral Right across from the post office is the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, but unfortunately, it was under renovation, covered in 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 spots for photos are from the opposite Cong cafe or Ola, where you need to order a coffee to get access. The third-floor terrace of Cong is the best spot.
9⃣ Ben Thanh Market 📍Chợ Bến Thành A central market where everything is sold, but haggling is necessary!
✅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. A visa is required. It is recommended to apply for an e-visa in advance, which allows for a smooth entry upon arrival, very convenient~ 👉At the end of the post, I have compiled the process for applying for a Vietnamese e-visa.
It took me a whole day online, but using the guide at the end, it only took 3 minutes, incredibly convenient! I’ve tested it, and it works well, highly recommended!
