Top 10 must-visit places in Saigon ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon Ward will be established on the basis of the entire area of Ben Nghe Ward and part of Da Kao Ward and Nguyen Thai Binh Ward in District 1. Let's take a look at the outstanding destinations in this special ward.

1. Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building. Located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building is a French-style building built in the early 20th century. With its elaborately decorated facade and prominent clock tower, it is not only the headquarters of the government but also an architectural symbol of the city.

2. Nguyen Hue Walking Street. This is a modern street connecting Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to Bach Dang Wharf, planned as a walking street with spacious space, water music, lights and many vibrant cultural and artistic activities. The most solemn location of the walking street is where the statue of Uncle Ho is located.

3. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. As one of the oldest zoos in Southeast Asia, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens is not only a place to preserve hundreds of rare species of flora and fauna, but also an ideal green space to relax in the heart of the bustling city.

4. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History. Located in the Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History preserves more than 40,000 valuable artifacts, reflecting the formation and development of the Southern region from primitive to modern times, making it an ideal destination for history lovers.

5. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral. With its characteristic Romanesque and Gothic architecture, Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous ancient structures in Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City. The building was built entirely of materials imported from France, standing out with two soaring bell towers.

6. Saigon Central Post Office . Located next to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office is a beautiful structure, reflecting the history of the postal industry as well as the architectural appearance of Saigon during the colonial period. This is a place that attracts many tourists to visit and take pictures.

7. Saigon Opera House. With its classic French architectural style, the Opera House is the venue for many major cultural and artistic events in the city. The elaborately decorated facade and the solemn interior make this place like a corner of Paris in the heart of Saigon.

8. Ho Chi Minh City Museum. Located in an ancient French-style villa, Ho Chi Minh City Museum displays many artifacts related to the urban development process, folk culture, war and unique historical periods of the city named after Uncle Ho.

9. Mong Bridge. An old iron bridge spanning Ben Nghe Canal, Mong Bridge has a classic and romantic beauty. This place is often visited by young people and tourists to walk, take pictures and watch the sunset by the canal.

10. Thu Ngu Flagpole. Built during the French colonial period, the flagpole on the banks of the Saigon River was used to signal ships entering and leaving Saigon Port. Today, it is a historical relic and a tourist attraction that recalls the time when Saigon was the busiest commercial port in Indochina.

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