Going out for the April 30th holiday: 'Pocket' these 'million-like' photo check-in spots in Ho Chi Minh City.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification, residents of Ho Chi Minh City and tourists can capture "million-like" photos by visiting the following photo spots.
Báo Gia Lai•23/04/2025
With only a few days left until April 30th, the 50th anniversary of national reunification, the Vietnamese flag is displayed throughout the streets and alleys of Ho Chi Minh City. Locations hosting important events this year are attracting many visitors who come to take photos and check in early.
You can "pocket" some photo spots and get ready to "dress up" to capture beautiful photos at this meaningful moment celebrating the reunification of the country.
Take photos with iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City.
The first stop is Ben Bach Dang Park on Ton Duc Thang Street (District 1), attracting hundreds of visitors daily. Fifteen cannons are positioned here to be used in the artillery display for the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Photo: Phan Diep A female tourist poses for a photo with cannons in Ben Bach Dang Park. The setting here is perfect for women to wear traditional ao dai dresses, conical hats, and hold the national flag. Photo: Phan Diep From Ben Bach Dang Park, visitors can take photos facing the Saigon River to see the Ba Son Bridge or Vietnam's tallest building - Landmark 81. Pictured are Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hue (70 years old) and Mrs. Tran Thi Duyen (67 years old), a veteran from Dong Nai province. Photo: Phan Diep Also in this park, people can take photos with the Bitexco building as a backdrop - one of Ho Chi Minh City's iconic landmarks.
From April 19th to 25th, visitors can explore the exhibition "From the Victory at Bach Dang to the Great Victory of April 30th, 1975" by visual artist Le Huu Hieu on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street (District 1). Located just a few hundred meters from Bach Dang Wharf, this location hosts a community art performance titled "The Checked Scarf Dance" on the evening of April 30th. Photo: Phan Diep The Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area (District 1) in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council and People's Committee headquarters is a popular spot for tourists to take photos. Photo: Phan Diep A must-see check-in spot during the April 30th holiday is the Independence Palace, located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, with its main facade facing Le Duan Street (District 1). This place not only boasts architectural beauty but is also a symbol of peace and unity, attracting both domestic and international tourists. Photo: Pham Huu From the Independence Palace, visitors can walk about 500 meters to reach the Saigon Central Post Office at 2 Cong Truong Cong Xa Paris (Paris Commune Square) for sightseeing and taking photos. Photo: Phan Diep Next to the Saigon Central Post Office is Nguyen Van Binh Book Street. Besides book stalls, there are cafes where you can rest and take photos under the brightly decorated national flags. Photo: Phan Diep
Outstanding programs
From District 1, crossing the Ba Son Bridge is an ideal spot for sightseeing and relaxing in the Saigon riverside park area (Thu Duc City) in the afternoon. Photo: Phan Diep Here, visitors can take photos with the sunflower fields or head towards the riverbank to take pictures with the Ba Son Bridge, Bitexco Tower, Landmark 81 as backgrounds... Photo: Phan Diep On April 26th, 29th, and 30th (from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM), the "Colors of Ho Chi Minh City" event took place in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council and People's Committee headquarters and on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street... Photo: Pham Huu The National Reunification Day program (April 30th) at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and the Saigon River area. The program features 3D mapping art projections in collaboration with creative teams from France, Singapore, Belgium, and Vietnam. Photo: Pham Huu On April 30th, Ho Chi Minh City will showcase 10,500 drones over the Saigon River, Thu Duc City, and District 1 (from 8:30 PM to 8:45 PM) and launch high-altitude fireworks at 9:00 PM. Photo: Pham Huu
The weather in Ho Chi Minh City during the April 30th and May 1st holidays is forecast to be quite hot and sunny, with the possibility of thunderstorms. Tourists should take note of this to plan their sightseeing and leisure activities accordingly. Photo: Phan Diep
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