Airstar Apartment Guidebook
Food Scene
D'Maris Buffet Cộng Hòa
20 Cộng HòaKorean/Japanese/Chinese cuisine. RECOMMENDED
The Coffee House - Út Tịch
17B Út TịchCộng cafe
274 Hai Bà TrưngHighlands Coffee
364 Cộng HòaNgoc Suong Seafood Restaurant Saigon
1 Hoàng ViệtHoa Tuc Saigon
74/7 Hai Bà TrưngRECOMMENDED
Sightseeing
In front of the City Hall stands a statue of Ho Chi Minh, the freedom fighter-turned-prime minister who gives the city its name. He stands on a plinth, waving in greeting. Give the great man a nod as you pass by, and snap a selfie against the backdrop of the custard-coloured hall. Don’t expect to be let inside, though – it’s the gated preserve of politicos. (Booking.com)
228 locals raden deze aan
Volkscomité van Ho Chi Minh-stad
Số 86 Lê Thánh TônIn front of the City Hall stands a statue of Ho Chi Minh, the freedom fighter-turned-prime minister who gives the city its name. He stands on a plinth, waving in greeting. Give the great man a nod as you pass by, and snap a selfie against the backdrop of the custard-coloured hall. Don’t expect to be let inside, though – it’s the gated preserve of politicos. (Booking.com)
Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda
339 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaNgọc Hoàng Pagode
73 Đường Mai Thị LựuAlong Phan Xich Long Str, Phu Nhuan Dist. You will find a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, milktea shops, bakeries and more
6 locals raden deze aan
Phan Xích Long
Phan Xích LongAlong Phan Xich Long Str, Phu Nhuan Dist. You will find a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, milktea shops, bakeries and more
This basilica’s French connection goes deeper than just its name. It was built during French colonial rule as a miniature version of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral. Squint hard enough and you’ll see similarities in the twin towers and rose window. Not only that, but the Gallic influence is in-built – it’s made from red bricks from Marseille and glasswork from Chartres. (Booking.com)
1155 locals raden deze aan
Saigon Notre Dame-kathedraal
01 Công xã Paris This basilica’s French connection goes deeper than just its name. It was built during French colonial rule as a miniature version of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral. Squint hard enough and you’ll see similarities in the twin towers and rose window. Not only that, but the Gallic influence is in-built – it’s made from red bricks from Marseille and glasswork from Chartres. (Booking.com)
Livin’ the high life. This gargantuan skyscraper soars 262 metres above the city streets. The gentle curve of its glassy silhouette mirrors a lotus-flower bud that sprouts out of the concrete jungle. Whizz up the stem to the 52nd floor, where cool cocktails come with the best views in town. Swing by at sunset to see the city transform into a twinkling ocean of lights. (Booking.com)
487 locals raden deze aan
Bitexco Financial Tower
2 Hải TriềuLivin’ the high life. This gargantuan skyscraper soars 262 metres above the city streets. The gentle curve of its glassy silhouette mirrors a lotus-flower bud that sprouts out of the concrete jungle. Whizz up the stem to the 52nd floor, where cool cocktails come with the best views in town. Swing by at sunset to see the city transform into a twinkling ocean of lights. (Booking.com)
Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã ParisParks & Nature
Le Thi Rieng Park
Le Van Tam Park
Tao Dan Park
Trương ĐịnhCông viên Hoàng Văn Thụ
Hoàng Văn ThụArts & Culture
Nothing embodies faded European opulence quite like a 19th-century opera house. This one certainly does the job. The entrance arch is bedecked with neoclassical touches like cherubs and muses, while inside, creamy stucco plastering is bordered with plush red seating. Check listings for upcoming shows, from grandiose recitals to earthy local dance performances.
687 locals raden deze aan
Gemeentelijk Theater van Ho Chi Minh-stad
07 Công Trường Lam SơnNothing embodies faded European opulence quite like a 19th-century opera house. This one certainly does the job. The entrance arch is bedecked with neoclassical touches like cherubs and muses, while inside, creamy stucco plastering is bordered with plush red seating. Check listings for upcoming shows, from grandiose recitals to earthy local dance performances.
The story of Vietnam, all under one roof. This museum tells the nation’s tale, starting with the Dong Son people of four millennia ago, right up to the world-famous 20th-century conflict. Along the way, it throws up ancient Buddha statues, carved ivory warships, glossy China vases and even a 19th-century mummy. And if you’re lucky, you might be treated to a water puppet display. (Booking.com)
268 locals raden deze aan
Museum of Vietnamese History
99 Nguyễn Bỉnh KhiêmThe story of Vietnam, all under one roof. This museum tells the nation’s tale, starting with the Dong Son people of four millennia ago, right up to the world-famous 20th-century conflict. Along the way, it throws up ancient Buddha statues, carved ivory warships, glossy China vases and even a 19th-century mummy. And if you’re lucky, you might be treated to a water puppet display. (Booking.com)
This presidential palace was the setting for one of 20th-century Vietnam’s most iconic images. On April 30th 1975, Viet Cong tanks crashed through the gates, ripping up the lawn with their caterpillar tracks. The storming of the palace signalled the end of the conflict, and the black-and-white images of the tanks rolling in will forever embody the end of war. (Booking.com)
1160 locals raden deze aan
Onafhankelijkheidspaleis
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaThis presidential palace was the setting for one of 20th-century Vietnam’s most iconic images. On April 30th 1975, Viet Cong tanks crashed through the gates, ripping up the lawn with their caterpillar tracks. The storming of the palace signalled the end of the conflict, and the black-and-white images of the tanks rolling in will forever embody the end of war. (Booking.com)
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
65 Lý Tự TrọngHarrowing, haunting, horrifying. This important museum is not for the faint-hearted. Themed on the Vietnam War (or War of US Aggression, depending on your viewpoint), it gives Vietnam’s side of the story. And it’s not a pretty one. Its collection of weaponry and all-too-real photography lay bare the horrors of conflict. You’ll come out thinking: “Can’t we all just get along?” (Booking.com)
1053 locals raden deze aan
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnHarrowing, haunting, horrifying. This important museum is not for the faint-hearted. Themed on the Vietnam War (or War of US Aggression, depending on your viewpoint), it gives Vietnam’s side of the story. And it’s not a pretty one. Its collection of weaponry and all-too-real photography lay bare the horrors of conflict. You’ll come out thinking: “Can’t we all just get along?” (Booking.com)
Shopping
TTTM Takashimaya
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaSaigon Centre
65 Đ. Lê LợiThis market has your senses working overtime. Once inside, you’ll be immersed in a maelstrom of chaotic commerce. At every turn, vendors reel in shoppers, and heated haggling echoes all around. The objects on sale cram every surface – everything from dried fruit to lacquered vases and silken sarongs, from counterfeit footy shirts to snakes in jars. See what takes your fancy! (Booking.com)
1702 locals raden deze aan
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê LợiThis market has your senses working overtime. Once inside, you’ll be immersed in a maelstrom of chaotic commerce. At every turn, vendors reel in shoppers, and heated haggling echoes all around. The objects on sale cram every surface – everything from dried fruit to lacquered vases and silken sarongs, from counterfeit footy shirts to snakes in jars. See what takes your fancy! (Booking.com)
Tan Binh Market
172 Lý Thường Kiệt The big fabric market
Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza
Đường Lê Thánh TônParkson Hung Vuong Plaza
126 Đường Hùng VươngThe special feature of this market is that it specializes in the products which just Quang Nam has.
Walk along the booths here, you will feel a lot of interesting things through the culinary here with the cakes having impressive names such as Banh No (Bánh Nổ), Banh Dap (Bánh Đập), Banh To (Bánh Tổ) or, dried spicy peppers, etc.
In addition, there are also some snack stalls selling Quang (Quảng) cuisine, such as Quang noodles (Mì Quảng), Banh trang dap (Bánh Tráng Đập),….
Chợ Bà Hoa
731 Trần Mai NinhThe special feature of this market is that it specializes in the products which just Quang Nam has.
Walk along the booths here, you will feel a lot of interesting things through the culinary here with the cakes having impressive names such as Banh No (Bánh Nổ), Banh Dap (Bánh Đập), Banh To (Bánh Tổ) or, dried spicy peppers, etc.
In addition, there are also some snack stalls selling Quang (Quảng) cuisine, such as Quang noodles (Mì Quảng), Banh trang dap (Bánh Tráng Đập),….
Essentials
Trauma and orthosis hospital
929 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoOne of the biggest hospitals in HCMC
Thống Nhất Hospital
1 Lý Thường KiệtBệnh Viện Nhi Đồng 1
One of the biggest children hospitals in HCMC
Bệnh viện Hùng Vương
Bệnh viện Đại học Y Dược
One of the biggest hospitals in HCMC
One of the biggest hospitals in HCMC, Known as the best hospital. Located in District 5
6 locals raden deze aan
Cho Ray Hospital
201B Nguyễn Chí ThanhOne of the biggest hospitals in HCMC, Known as the best hospital. Located in District 5
Phú Thọ Stadium
221 Lý Thường KiệtLarge studium in District 10 (Nearby district). -Swimming pool -Gym -Jogging
California Fitness & Yoga Quận 3
62A Cách Mạng Tháng TámCo.op Food
569 Hoàng Văn ThụShop & Go
718 Đ. Trần Hưng ĐạoLOTTE Mart Tan Binh District
20 Cộng HòaLarge supermarket opens: 9 A.M. to 10 P.M.
VinMart CongHoa
17 Cộng HòaLarge supermarket opens: 9 A.M. to 10 P.M.
VinMart+ 392 Lạc Long Quân
392 Lạc Long QuânEntertainment & Activities
BHD Star Cineplex
190 Quang TrungGalaxy Tan Binh Cinema
246 Đường Nguyễn Hồng ĐàoCGV Hoang Van Thu
415 Hoàng Văn ThụCGV CT Plaza
60A Trường Sơn