City: Ho Chi Minh City
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6 Historic Sites in Ho Chi Minh City That You Shouldn't Miss
Vietnam's bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Don't miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats.
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1. The Secret Weapons Cellar
2. The Independence Palace
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4.0 based on 10,200 reviews
“From Norodom Palace to Independence Palace 1868-1966” explores the century-long history of the building that once served as the seat of the French colonial government in Cochinchina. In 1954, this building was renamed Independence Palace. It subsequently witnessed many dramatic episodes in the rise and decline of the government of Ngo Dinh Diem, the founding leader of the Republic of Vietnam
Reviewed By AlanW717 - San Francisco, United States
This is a must see attraction and historic sight!! We loved taking an audio tour of this perfectly preserved government palace .... reflecting the beauty and grooviness of the 1960’s architecture and furnishings from the period. We learned a great deal about Vietnam and specifically South Vietnam history, which was communicated in a very interesting and accessible way and provided a context / understanding for our entire Vietnam tour.
3. People's Committee Building
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4.0 based on 659 reviews
Though still called Hotel de Ville locally, this is no longer a hotel. This landmark building is actually The People's Committee, a government building with no public access.
Reviewed By HuaRenPekanbaru
Very good france design architecture Best spot for photograph Also surrounding by other beautiful building
4. Wat Chantarangsay
5. Former U.S. Embassy
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3.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By tenthlisten - San Francisco, United States
I only saw this building from across the street, but a trip is definitely worth it if you're familiar with the history that it represents. It was fascinating to see the building from the 1975 helicopter evacuations and I was grateful that it was still standing. It's especially interesting to see how much HCMC has developed as it's surrounded by modern buildings. I can't speak to the value of going into the building, but would definitely recommend a glance of the outside at the least.
6. Cholon Mosque
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