Going out on April 30: 'Pocket' the check-in spots to take photos with 'millions of likes' in Ho Chi Minh City
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification, Ho Chi Minh City residents and tourists can own photos with 'millions of likes' when visiting the following photo spots.
Báo Gia Lai•23/04/2025
There are only a few days left until April 30, the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification. In Ho Chi Minh City at this time, the national flag is hung all over the streets and alleys. The locations of important events in this year's celebration attract many people to visit and take photos to check in early.
You can "pocket" some photo spots, prepare to "dress up" to keep beautiful photos at the meaningful moment to celebrate the anniversary of the country's reunification.
Take pictures with iconic buildings of Ho Chi Minh City
The first stop is Ben Bach Dang Park, Ton Duc Thang Street (District 1), which attracts hundreds of visitors every day. This is where 15 cannons are placed to deploy artillery positions to serve the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification. Photo: Phan Diep A female tourist takes a photo with cannons at Ben Bach Dang Park. The scene here is suitable for women wearing ao dai, conical hats and holding the national flag. Photo: Phan Diep From Ben Bach Dang Park, visitors can take pictures facing the Saigon River to see Ba Son Bridge or the tallest building in Vietnam - Landmark 81. In the picture are Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hue (70 years old) and Mrs. Tran Thi Duyen (67 years old), a veteran in Dong Nai . Photo: Phan Diep Also at this park, people can take pictures with the background of Bitexco building - one of the iconic buildings of Ho Chi Minh City.
From April 19 to 25, visitors can visit the exhibition From Bach Dang Victory to the Great Victory of April 30, 1975 by visual artist Le Huu Hieu on Nguyen Hue walking street (District 1). This place is only a few hundred meters from Bach Dang Wharf, on the evening of April 30, there will be a community art performance "Khan Ran Dance". Photo: Phan Diep Nguyen Hue walking street (District 1) in front of the headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is a popular tourist check-in spot. Photo: Phan Diep A check-in spot not to be missed on the occasion of April 30 is the Independence Palace located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, the main facade facing Le Duan Street (District 1). This place not only has architectural beauty but is also a symbol of peace and unity; attracting domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Photo: Pham Huu From the Independence Palace, visitors walk about 500 meters to reach the Saigon Central Post Office, No. 2 Cong Xa Paris Square for sightseeing and taking photos. Photo: Phan Diep Next to the Saigon Central Post Office is Nguyen Van Binh Book Street. In addition to book stalls, there are cafes to rest and take pictures under the brightly decorated national flags. Photo: Phan Diep
Special programs
From District 1, cross Ba Son Bridge - a sightseeing and relaxing spot at the Saigon River Park (Thu Duc City) is ideal in the afternoon. Photo: Phan Diep Here, visitors can take pictures with the sunflower field or look out to the riverbank to take pictures with the background of Ba Son bridge, Bitexco building, Landmark 81... Photo: Phan Diep On April 26, 29 and 30 (from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), the activity "Colors of Uncle Ho's City" took place in front of the headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and Nguyen Hue walking street... Photo: Pham Huu National Reunification Day program (April 30) at Nguyen Hue walking street and Saigon River area. 3D mapping art show in collaboration with creative groups from France, Singapore, Belgium, and Vietnam. Photo: Pham Huu On April 30, Ho Chi Minh City will display 10,500 drones on the Saigon River, Thu Duc City and District 1 (from 8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.) and fire high-altitude fireworks at 9 p.m. Photo: Pham Huu
The weather in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of April 30 and May 1 is forecasted to be quite hot and sunny with the possibility of thunderstorms. Tourists should take note to plan a reasonable schedule for entertainment and sightseeing. Photo: Phan Diep
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