When talking to Hanoi, pe ople immediately think of a thousand-year-old capital of culture with ancient beauty, when talking to Ho Chi Minh City, everyone is excited about magnificent , busy on every street.
1. Ben Thanh Market
It is impossible not to mention this place first when it is considered a symbol of Saigon for decades. This market is located in the central district 1 of the city, next to Quach Thi Trang Square and September 23 Park. Such a prime location is the reason why this market is very bustling. Ben Thanh Market was started construction, completed from the early years of the 20th century and has been operating continuously since then.
With more than 3,000 stalls being traded here, including all kinds of wholesale and retail goods from popular to luxury products, it can be said that the products here are extremely diverse. From about 8-9 am, is the time when the stalls and stalls open to welcome customers, so from this time on, the market is always crowded with buyers and sellers, the space is really bustling.
2. Notre Dame Cathedral
If you are a fan of French classics The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo), you must have already imagined the context of the story – where passionate but grim love takes place. is a majestic church space, standing in the heart of magnificent and ancient Paris. And right in Saigon, there is a house like that, although it is not the context of the love story in the other work, it seems to be a copy with the name Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral or the full name is Vuong. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and impressive classical architecture of France and Christian culture.
3. Saigon Central Post Office
As a place for young people who love taking photos, checking in. City Post Office is a typical architectural project designed by a French engineer in the combination of two luxurious European and Asian classic styles.
The outside of the building is decorated in rectangular boxes, on the boxes are covered with pictures of men and women wearing laurel wreaths. In the center, where the house’s arc is shaped, is a large clock. In the evening, the whole post office, glowing with light, radiates the superficiality, standing in the center.
4. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Inaugurated in 1900, the Saigon Opera House is one of the oldest theaters with Western European architecture, considered a counterbalance to the Hanoi Opera House. Over the past 100 years, it can be said that this is a witness of a history of the fierce resistance war of the whole nation until the liberation of the South and reunification of the country. Similar to the Saigon Central Post Office, this work also influenced late 19th century French art, from facade reliefs to interior decoration.
5. Saigon Square
For those who are shopping fans, it is impossible not to know Saigon Square – a very famous “shopping paradise” with 3 facilities located in District 1. Visiting this shopping center will be overwhelmed. before being lost in the matrix with too many booths with all kinds of items from dresses, clothes, bags … The prices of fashion items here fluctuate quite a lot, mainly exports, so you need to haggle quite hard when visiting this shopping district. It is not difficult for you to find and buy your favorite items when coming to Saigon Square.

6. The Starlight Bridge
If you are a lover of light and romance, do not miss without leaving a moment at this special bridge. Starlight Bridge is horizontal, connecting the banks of the romantic Crescent. At first sight, this bridge is no different from other common bridges, but the magic is only really until darkness falls. At this point we will see all the beauty as its name suggests.
On the floor and bottom of the bridge are designed countless lights that sparkle like the night sky. The water spray system installed on the sides of the bridge combined with the rainbow light effect constantly changing is very magical and eye-catching. After walking around and taking photos as you please, visitors can stop by at a snack shop and admire the splendid beauty of this bridge.