Historical Landmarks & Culinary Delights: Exploring Ho Chi Minh City's Rich Heritage

A luxury and business hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, famous for hosting the US military command's daily press conference during the Vietnam War, known as "The Five O'Clock Follies".

A future underground metro station on Line 1 of Ho Chi Minh City Metro, built in front of the Municipal Theatre, underneath Lê Lợi Boulevard. It opened to public viewing in April 2020 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

A historic city square surrounding the Municipal Theatre, formerly known as Theatre Square and place Augustin Foray. It features a landscaped garden and is surrounded by iconic hotels, including the Hotel Continental Saigon and Caravelle Hotel.

A theatre building, designed in the style of French Colonial architecture, it is an example of the flamboyant style of the French Third Republic.

A historic hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, built in 1880 and named after the Hôtel Continental in Paris, combining French colonial architecture with restored luxurious stay.

A shopping center, Union Square is a popular destination offering a mix of high-end and affordable retail, dining, and entertainment options.

A historic French colonial-style building, completed in 1902-1908, serving as the city hall and seat of government in Ho Chi Minh City. It has been home to the city's authorities since 1975 and is a popular spot for photos, especially at night.

A museum in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Gia Long Palace, showcasing Vietnamese history and politics. The museum is situated on a 2-hectare block near the Independence Palace.

Dinh Thượng thơ is a historic government building with a U-shaped design, housing the Department of Industry and Trade and the Department of Information and Communications. It has undergone several transformations since its completion in 1864.

A historic apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City, once known as the Pittman Apartments, where U.S. government employees evacuated by helicopter during the Fall of Saigon in 1975.

A small square surrounded by Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, this historic square was originally named Place de la Cathédrale, later bearing names such as Pigneau de Béhaine, Hòa Bình, and President John F. Kennedy.

A historic post office showcasing Gothic, Renaissance, and French architectural influences, built between 1886 and 1891, featuring a striking façade and commemorative plaques honoring early communication technology pioneers.

Minor basilica in Vietnam, built between 1863 and 1880 with imported French materials, featuring stained-glass windows, and a foundation designed to bear ten times its weight.