Sai Gon is known for magnificent scenery. There is so much to see and do here. But what makes people for in love with Ho Chi Minh City is the mixture of luxury and simplicity, something fancy but also familiar. Savouring delicious food, staring at the streets from high above, seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral,… those are some of the things that you just cannot pass out on in Sai Gon.
See the Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City
This is an exquisite religious architectural structure designed by the French architect named J. Bourard. The Cathedral was built completely from French materials. Everything that was used to construct this church was shipped directly from France. The Notre Dame Cathedral is not only for local Christian followers but also tourists from all across the globe. Every day there are hundreds of people come here to visit, take pictures and take part in the rituals.
Shop in Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market in a Sai Gon sunset
Ben Thanh Market is considered an icon, an attraction not to only foreign travelers, but also the locals. Walk around the ground, browse, purchase, exploring Ben Thanh Market has long been something essential in every tour around Ho Chi Minh City. The market is placed in a strategic location of the city. This is advantageous for trading activities that are always happening in the city. This is not only a cultural symbol, a must-see tourist attraction, but also a place where you can find everything you need, from every day’s necessities like clothing or food to expensive items such as jewelry.
Look at Sai Gon from high above
Ho Chi Minh City, a view from the Sky Deck
What does it feel like to look at Sai Gon from a bird-eye? Do you want to have a 360 degrees view of the biggest city in Vietnam? Well, the beautiful city from southern Vietnam is at your beckon call when you stand at 178m from the ground in the Sai Gon Sky Deck Observatory. Just imagine standing here in the evening and look through the telescope. The feeling of being on top of the world is right here.
Savour good food
Sai Gon does not have many famous dishes of its own, that is a fact. But that does not mean that there is nothing here worth tasting. Sai Gon is a culmination of everything Vietnam has to offer. If you have the time and the resources to set foot on every city and province in Vietnam, well that is just a huge blessing and you should try out food in everywhere you go. But if you do not have the chance to do that, you can still try out the food here. Every dish you can find in Vietnam, you can find it here in Ho Chi Minh City. You can choose whatever you want, from anywhere you want. The dishes can be cooked in the original methods, but are usually added with a slight twist from Sai Gon, to add that extra modern flavor that the city has to offer.
Watch a show in a tea house
A typical show in a typical tea house in Sai Gon
Many people suggest that coming to Sai Gon is to have coffee every day and listen to music every night. My friends, music shows in tea houses are considered a specialty here in Sai Gon. Each house has its own genre of music. Each person can choose a cafe to suit their music taste. You can choose from Pop, Rock, Classical, Foreign, and so on. If you want a piece of the action and show off you own talent, do it without hesitation as the people of Sai Gon always appreciate bravery. This is the perfect nightlife activity for artistic individuals.
Walk in Nguyen Hue street
Nguyen Hue walking street, Ho Chi Minh City
Nguyen Hue is a walking street, the center of First District, always busy. Every day, starting from 6pm, the cafes in here are packed. Ever since the street was made for walkers only, more and more business was opened. In the evening, the street is full of people, chit-chat, laughter and absolutely no vehicles.
Every destination has its own characteristic. However, if you take the time, there are even more interesting activities that you can enjoy in the city named after our president.
