7 experiences for the first arrival to Saigon

7 experiences for the first arrival to Saigon

If Cholon, the old buildings are familiar, Nguyen Hue walking street or cruise on Nhieu Loc canal will be new sites to attract people to Saigon for the first time.

Nguyen Hue walking Street: Feeling Saigon new and more modern when walking the city. If you visit the apartment in 42 Nguyen Hue, choose a corner in the coffee shop as Saigon Oi, boo panoramic view of the city from walking on the evening, please join the line on the street, see some improvisation of young people. Especially on the occasion, the walking street became sparkling eye catching. Photo: Thien Chuong

Nhieu Loc canal tour: This river tour gives you a sense of tranquility in Saigon, from harmonica to harmonica and from the harmonica. Le Van Sy boat wharf (district 3) or Thi Nghe wharf (district 1), take you 4.5 km on the canal Nhieu Loc winding winding along the ups and downs of Saigon. The price for one person traveling on the Phung boat (3-5 persons / boat) is 10 USD/person and the ticket on Qui boat (10-22 persons / boat) is 5 USD/person. Photo: Thao Nghi.

Visiting hundreds of years of architectural work: In the midst of bustling Saigon, crowded, ancient European-style buildings still exist and mark anyone with the city. The names you should not miss such as: Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, City People's Committee, City Theater, Ben Thanh Market .... Photo: Huu Cong.

Watching Saigon from District 2: The location to see the whole district is luminous is the Thu Thiem Tunnel Park, where can see the whole bank of the Saigon River brightly at night. This is an interesting place to gather weekend with cool wind from the river, prepare some dishes with friends. You can go from the afternoon to admire the sun setting behind the buildings and the city shimmering upon the lights. Picture: Thuy Phuong.

Discover Cho Lon: Being one of the oldest markets in the city, Cholon has many interesting things to see and learn about the life of Hoa people living around here. Please visit the Assembly Hall, Ba ... to learn about culture, impressive architecture. And do not miss eating Cho Lon, especially the restaurant, noodle shop, tea ... more than half life here. Photo: Thanh Hai.

Cu Chi tunnels: Approximately 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City center, the Cu Chi ruins are the right choice for a day trip to learn about history. From Ben Thanh Market take bus 13, then the car number 79 or 122 to Cu Chi. At each of the tunnels, visitors are guided to visit, detailed explanations about the relics, historical renditions. You will experience the true sidewalks, the traditional practice of making rice paper Cu Chi, enjoy local specialties. Entrance fee is 1 USD for domestic visitors and 4 USD for foreign guests. Picture: Hainan.

Experience Saigon coffee culture: Not only is the drink, coffee is also a cultural feature of Saigon. Come to this place for the first time, try to feel the rhythm through the different styles of coffee. Morning coffee to sit on the sidewalk, hear the Saigon people talk about news in the new newspaper, noon visit the coffee shop of lovers of photography or love car to add passionate connection. Old Saigon in a coffee shop for 50 years without sleep is also the culture you should experience. Picture: Tam Bui.