Ho Chi Minh City
Attractions
Statue of Tran Nguyen Han - Directly outside the front
entrance of the market, in the roundabout or traffic circle
dedicated to Quach Thi Trang is a statute of Tran Nguyen Han mounted
on a horse on a stone arch. Tran Nguyen Han is a general in
the Later Lê Dynasty (1428-1527) known for helping Emperor Lê Lợi
defeat the Ming army. There is a nice green and well tended
garden around the statue, but it is rarely visited perhaps because
of the constant traffic.
Reunification Palace - Located a few blocks north of the
market this important building previously called as Independence Palace
marks the site of the former Royal Palace Norodom. Inaugurated on
31 October 1966 by the chairman of the National Leadership Committee it
is one of the most important places to visit in the city as it explains
the American War and how it ended with the fall of Saigon when the gates
of this Palace were breached by Viet Cong tanks. Open every week
day from Monday through Friday at 7:30am, until 4:30, but closed during
the mid day lunch period from 11am until 1pm.
War Remnants Museum - Just 10 minutes walk from the Market
this detailed museum shows the materials left over from the American war
both in actual equipment and in photographs and descriptions. Open
every day including holidays from 7:30 in the morning. Free entry for
children under 6 years of age.
Central Post Office - Constructed during the French Colonial
period this impressive structure, it has a neoclassical architectural
style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave
Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area.
Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda - One of the main Chinese temples in the
city this is a Vietnamese style Chinese temple, but built using modern
materials such as concrete. It boasts a 40 meter high tower, one of the
highest of any Vietnam temple.
More Information: If you want to know more about Ho
Chi Minh City (aka Saigon), you may find more in
ho-chi-minh-city.asia.
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