- 1
The Independence Palace
45 min, entrance included
The Jeep will take you to The Reunification Palace, also known as Independence Palace. It is listed as a historical monument, witnessing the great changes in Ho Chi Minh City's history (formerly Saigon) and embodying the essence of Eastern culture. Throughout heroic battles, this amazing architectural work has seen almost every high and low of the Vietnamese war.
· 45 min· Admission included
- 2
Saigon Central Post Office
15 min
Saigon Central Post Office was built in the 1880s based on the design of Gustave Eiffel, a famous French architect.
· 15 min
- 3
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
10 min
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a cathedral located in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
· 10 min
- 4
War Remnants Museum
45 min, entrance included
The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975. It displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. In the courtyard, we will find some larger exhibits, including an F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter.
· 45 min· Admission included
- 5
Emperor Jade Pagoda
20 min
Jade Emperor Pagoda is a 100-year-old pagoda built by Vietnam’s local Chinese Cantonese community. It was visited by former President Obama in 2016 and is listed among the top Ho Chi Minh attractions.
· 20 min
- 6
Former U.S. Embassy
drive-by
Although originally designed in early 1965 by the firm Curtis and Davis, their design only called for three stories. Due to the increased U.S. commitment in Vietnam, a larger building was needed. In November 1965, the firm Adrian Wilson and Associates were selected to redesign the building. The new design originally called for four stories but was then raised to six and was built between 1965 and 1967 by the American construction company RMK-BRJ under the direction of the U.S. Navy Officer in Charge of Construction RVN. RMK-BRJ employed a workforce of 500 Vietnamese, primarily using materials from the U.S. due to the scarcity of commodities in South Vietnam at the time. Despite that, the sand and gravel used in the concrete mix, along with the walkway tiles and the bricks used in all the interior walls, were sourced from Vietnam. The embassy was opened on September 29, 1967, after more than two years of construction and cost a total of 2.6 million dollars.
· Non-stop passage
- 7
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
5 min
The Saigon Opera House was custom-built in 1897 by the French architect Eugene Ferret. It is one of the top venues in Vietnam to listen to opera and classical music.
· 5 min
- 8
Duờng Dồng Khởi
5 min
Dong Khoi is known as a million-dollar street, where land is more expensive than gold. Houses for sale can reach up to VND 1.5 billion per square meter, setting a new record high in Vietnam.
· 5 min
- 9
Nguyen Hue Street
5 min
As the widest street in Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hue Walking Street spans 670 meters from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building to Bach Dang Wharf and measures 64 meters in width. What sets it apart is its automatically operated mist-emitting system and over 200 trees and 122 large tubs of flowering creepers, creating a green landscape that soothes the mind.
· 5 min
- 10
Ho Chi Minh Square (Quảng truờng Hồ Chi Minh)
drive-by
Ho Chi Minh Square is located in the center of District 1, surrounded by beautiful French colonial-style buildings. The square features a statue of Uncle Ho, honoring the 100th birthday of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee (City Hall). The City Hall is a popular spot for tourists, especially beautiful around dusk when landmarks are lit by soft lighting. On the left is the five-star Rex Hotel, also designed by French architects and a former base for international journalists during the Vietnam War. A state-of-the-art shopping mall with international brands, a food court, and luxury hotel rooms can be found on the right, also in French colonial architecture.
· Non-stop passage
- 11
Bitexco Financial Tower
drive-by
At a height of 262 meters, Bitexco Financial Tower is currently the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City. With a design concept inspired by the lotus bud, Vietnam's national flower, Bitexco Financial Tower is not just a building of glass and steel but also a symbol of beauty and the rapid economic development of Ho Chi Minh City, a key economic region in Vietnam.
· Non-stop passage
- 12
Ben Thanh Market
15 min
Ben Thanh Market is one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, predating the French invasion of Saigon (formerly Ho Chi Minh City). It was built in the early 17th century for small traders to exchange goods on the bank of the Ben Nghe River, next to a harbor near Gia Dinh Citadel. Ben Thanh Market is one of the busiest local markets in Ho Chi Minh City, ideal for enjoying famous Vietnamese foods and shopping for souvenirs. You will be amazed by the numerous colorful kiosks selling food, gifts, clothes, and thousands of other items.
· 15 min