Historical Places in Ho Chi Minh City

With French colonial-era buildings, ancient pagodas, bustling street markets, vibrant nightlife and delicious local cuisine, Ho Chi Minh City is a blend of the old and new.

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Things To See & Do

War Remnants Museum

War Remnants Museum

Vietnam War Museum
The War Remnants Museum houses photographs, films, documents and artefacts related to the impact that the Vietnam War had on the country in themed exhibit areas.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

Museum of Ho Chi Minh City

Historical Palace Museum
Dating back to 1890, the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is a two-storey building in Baroque-style architecture with Oriental influences. It is surrounded by a trapezoid-shaped flower garden.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Cu Chi Tunnel

Cu Chi Tunnel

Explore Vietnam's resilience through Cu Chi's historic tunnels!
The Cu Chi Tunnels, located approximately 30 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, are an extensive 250-kilometer underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. These tunnels served as a base for guerrilla operations, featuring living quarters, kitchens, storage areas, command centers, and hospitals. Visitors can explore this historical site, gaining profound insight into the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people during wartime.

Best Time To Visit Ho Chi Minh City

All year round destination

  • DEC-APR

    Peak Season

  • MAY-JUL

    Moderate Season

  • AUG-NOV

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Warm temperatures with less humidity.
  • Things You'll Love:Outdoor activities, festivals and beaches.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

TetJanuary-February

Liberation DayApril

National DaySeptember

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More about Historical Places in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are a few quick facts about Ho Chi Minh City to make your travel safe and easy. Ho Chi Minh City is a International destination. The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is December, January, February, March and April. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. May, June and July period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect warm temperatures with less humidity, whereas in off-season, tourists expect heavy rainfalls, tropical storms and high humidity levels. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is moderate rainfalls with humidity. In Ho Chi Minh City, the festivals of Tet, Liberation Day and National Day are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of January-February, April and September respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in outdoor activities, festivals and beaches. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in shopping and nightlife.

Whilst in Ho Chi Minh City, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Ho Chi Minh City

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Ho Chi Minh City?

If you are a foodie, Ho Chi Minh City is the right place for you. Ho Chi Minh City has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Hum Vegetarian, Home Finest Saigon Restaurant and Sax ‘N Art Jazz Club.

What are the best places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City?

The most loved attractions in Ho Chi Minh City are War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon.

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Ho Chi Minh City?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon when you are in Ho Chi Minh City to make a funfilled vacay.