Take a rest inside to escape the heat and noise of downtown Ho Chi Minh City's District 1. The twin towers are particularly distinctive and measure in at some 40 metres / 131 feet in height. Built between the years of 18, this neo-Romanesque church has two interesting features - vertigo-inducing 3D tile work in shades of gray, white and black, and a massive white statue of the Virgin Mary framed out in shocking blue neon lights. This towering cathedral looks out of place in Asia, which is perhaps one reason to stop by and check it out. Open hours: daily - view from exterior onlyĪddress: D Han Thuyen, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, VN Although you can't enter the City Hall, it has a wonderful park running along the front, and this is one of the best spots for people-watching in the city. If you like architecture, this magnificent structure is a quintessential example of the ornate French colonial style and boasts chandeliers, elaborate decor and a formally landscaped garden, complete with statues and fountains. Situated just a stroll from Lam Son Park and within District 1, the People's Committee Building began its life as a classy French hotel in 1908, but was eventually transformed into Saigon's City Hall. People's Committee Building / Saigon City Hall (Hotel de Ville)Īddress: DL Nguyen Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, VN Also worth noting, many very appealing landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City are based within District 5 (Cholon), where a high concentration of mosques, temples and pagodas await, together with an interesting selection of traditional herb shops. Most of these sights are clustered in downtown's Districts 1 and 3, making it easy to visit many in a single day. Nearby, you will find famous local landmarks, such as both the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Opera House. Visitors can get a first-hand sense of important chapters in Vietnam's evolution through landmarks like the much photographed French-colonial City Hall (the People's Committee Building) and the striking Ho Chi Minh City pagodas. Ho Chi Minh City has a long history marked by colonisation, war and ethnic diversity.
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