Want to know what the districts of Ho Chi Minh City are? According to the map, the city is divided into 19 urban districts (most of them have no names and are indicated by numbers) and 5 rural counties.
Description of the main areas
- District 1: important sights - Notre Dame Cathedral (neo-Romanesque architectural style; beautiful stained-glass windows stand out in the interior; during the service the choir sings to the sounds of the organ; the cathedral is a place suitable for photo sessions, including weddings), the zoo (it is home to more than 500 individuals of 120 species), the Botanical Garden (among the more than 1800 plants and trees growing here, different types of cacti, dwarf ornamental trees and orchids stand out), the Reunification Palace (an agreement was signed here on the unification of the country; the atmosphere inside has not changed since 1975 - guests are offered look into numerous rooms and watch an educational film; on the territory of the palace you will be able to see a copy of tank number 843), the Opera House (its decor and interior decoration are the work of French masters; the theater is equipped with modern audio equipment and invites guests to visit opera and ballet performances, as well as major music festivals; ticket prices range from $ 8 to $ 100). Shopaholics will also find shopping malls and brand stores here.
- District 3: in addition to colonial-style villas, Taoist and Buddhist pagodas, it is famous for the Museum of War Victims (visitors will see unexploded ordnance, A-1 attack aircraft, M48 tank, various photos with explanations, “tiger cages” in which political prisoners were “kept”).
- Tanbin area: interesting by the Zyaklam Pagoda (there are more than 100 statues made of bronze and precious woods; you can pray for sick relatives at the Tree of Wandering Souls - you need to attach a sheet with names to it).
- Binh Thanh District: Le Van Duet Temple is subject to inspection (the marshal and his wife are buried here, as well as his portrait, personal belongings, statues of 2 horses).
On vacation in Ho Chi Minh City, you should pay attention to the puppet theater on the water (stage performances are held on the territory of the Thao Dien Village hotel) and the Ho Chi Minh Ballet Theater (in addition to performances, opera and ballet, concerts of a symphony orchestra are organized here).
Where to stay for tourists
You will not have any problems with accommodation - Ho Chi Minh City has a considerable number of hotels, and new ones are constantly being built here. Many tourists prefer to stay in area 1, and if you are planning to stay in a hostel, then Saigon Backpackers Hostel (it will delight you with a pleasant atmosphere, spacious and clean rooms with air conditioning) and Koniko Backpackers Hostel (rooms are equipped with air conditioning, personal lockers, large windows). The “Tan My Dinh” hotel can also be an attractive option.
