History begin
In 1698, Lord Nguyen sent Marshal Nguyen Huu Canh to invade the Southern region, giving birth to the city of Saigon. On June 5, 1911, from Nha Rong Wharf, young man Nguyen Tat Thanh set out to find a way to save the country. After the country was unified, Saigon was renamed “Ho Chi Minh City” on July 2, 1976. With more than 300 years of establishment and development, the city has many ancient architectural works, many relics and a rich museum system.
Destinations not to be missed when traveling to Ho Chi Minh
1 .Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the famous Saigon tourist destinations that any tourist coming here must visit. This church also has another name: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This project has a very special design. The interior includes a main chapel, two secondary chapels and two additional rows of chapels. The capacity of the entire cathedral can be up to 1200 people.
2. Independence Palace
Independence Palace is one of the most unique and famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City, having existed for more than 150 years. The construction stone was laid by Mr. La Grandière, the French Governor in South Vietnam, in 1868 and completed in 1871. This place has witnessed many important milestones in the history of the nation’s struggle for independence, representing the enduring vitality and stubborn fighting spirit of previous generations.
3. Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is a large market located in the city center. From a market built on the banks of the Ben Nghe River in the 17th century, through many ups and downs, Ben Thanh market has become a solid, symbolic structure of Saigon.
Initially, the market was built of bricks, wooden frames and thatched roofs, located next to a river wharf near Gia Dinh citadel. This wharf is used to welcome visitors and soldiers into the citadel, so it is called Ben Thanh and therefore, the market is also called Ben Thanh market.
4. Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels is an underground defense system in Cu Chi district, 70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This system was dug by the Viet Minh resistance army and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam during the Indochina War and Vietnam War. The tunnel system includes an infirmary, many rooms, a kitchen, a warehouse, a working room, an underground tunnel system, about 250 km long and has ventilation systems at the location of the bushes. Cu Chi Tunnels were built at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, on land known as “steel land” to praise the resilient defense will of the people and soldiers here.
5. Anh Sao Bridge
Anh Sao Bridge was built in 2009 with a length of 170m, a width of 8.3m with an impressive design. The Canal area has a square designed to simulate the shape of the moon, and the Crescent Lake area simulates the shape of the sun. Both sides of the bridge are installed with seven-color LED lights.
The reason it is called “Starlight Bridge” is because the bridge design uses a multi-colored LED lighting system, creating a brilliant scene like a starry sky. From a distance, Starlight Bridge becomes prominent with sparkling rays of light like the seven colors of the rainbow, beautiful and poetic. This place not only creates a unique beauty for Saigon but is also a witness to love stories of couples.
6. Nha Rong Harbor
Nha Rong Harbor is a famous historical relic, associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s great journey to find a way to save the country. Previously, this place was the headquarters of the Saigon commercial port, built by the French colonialists in 1863. It was at this port that, on June 5, 1911, Uncle Ho boarded the ship Amiral Latouche Tréville to leave Vietnam. Nam went to France and began the journey to create great victories for the nation.
Therefore, this place has an extremely important historical significance and has become a symbol of the city named after Uncle Ho. When the war in the South ended, this port was managed by the South Vietnamese government. After that, they repaired and renovated the project with 4 main areas: Ho Chi Minh museum, Uncle Ho’s monument, harbor campus and fountain. Local people often refer to the museum as “Dragon House” and the nearby harbor as “Nha Rong Wharf”.
7. Southern Women’s Museum
The Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh City was built to honor Vietnamese women who contributed to the country’s development and also to honor their roles as mothers, wives and war heroes. women’s fight in war.
Three floors and 10 galleries depict historical figures, including a standout exhibition highlighting the role of women in the revolution: As politicians, diplomats, and administrators country. In addition, the museum is also a center for organizing educational activities, scientific talks, and cultural exchanges.