- What to visit in Ho Chi Minh City in one day
- The main attractions of Ho Chi Minh City
- Walking through Saigon parks
- Romantic trip
The ancient capital of Vietnam lovingly welcomes every tourist, trying to turn to him not with its best side, but with the one that is most interesting to the guest, is included in the circle of his preferences. When asked what to visit in Ho Chi Minh City, locals are ready to give an answer in a second - historical monuments, magnificent palaces, museum treasures. And also, they add, you can just walk around the city trying to feel its rhythm, taste and aroma.
What to visit in Ho Chi Minh City in one day
Sometimes the trip is so short that the tourist is lost, because he cannot select objects worth visiting, then he starts frantically running around the city, trying to see something and remember something. In Ho Chi Minh City, or in Saigon, as the locals call it out of habit, this should not be done, the list of the main monuments of Vietnamese history and culture is known:
- Reunification Palace;
- the largest metropolitan pagoda Vinh Ngiem;
- Cathedral of Notre Dame (yes, there is such a temple in Vietnam).
You can also include in the list of keepers of the main artifacts - the Historical Museum and the Museum of Military History, as well as botanical and zoological parks, which leave the most vivid emotions and beautiful photos for memory.
The main attractions of Ho Chi Minh City
The honorary title of the main attraction went to the Palace of Reunification; the complex was erected under the French colonialists, at the end of the 19th century. In the middle of the twentieth century, it was seriously damaged during bombing by American planes, and was restored. After the liberation of South Vietnam and the formation of a unified state, it received its current name and status as one of the main historical monuments.
If you look at the map of the Vietnamese capital, you can determine in which area of the city Notre Dame Cathedral is located - of course, on Parisian Street. And this is the answer to the question of what to visit in Ho Chi Minh City on your own from the unique architectural structures.
The Cathedral of the Saigon Mother of God is considered one of the main attractions of the capital. The building was erected at the end of the 19th century, and is practically the twin of the famous Parisian cathedral. It is interesting that it was erected by French builders, materials for construction and decoration were brought from Europe, in particular, red brick was delivered from Marseille for the construction of walls, from Chartres - amazingly beautiful stained glass windows.
The goal of the French colonialists is to overshadow the beauty and grandeur of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to "amaze" the Gentiles. Today, after many years, the temple is still in the center of attention of guests of Ho Chi Minh City, and for the Vietnamese it remains a symbol of the French period in the life of the country.
Walking through Saigon parks
In the capital of Vietnam, parks, squares and the local Botanical Garden deserve special attention. Thanks to the humid, warm climate, a huge number of various exotic trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers grow in these territories.
Many residents of the capital and their guests like to walk in Dam Sheen Park, which occupies the first place in terms of area. This is not only a park, in the literal sense of the word, but also a cultural and entertainment center, equally interesting for both adults and children.
Little tourists will be happy to watch tropical colorful birds in the so-called bird garden, watch a fun puppet show, understandable without translation, appreciate the rides, slides and pools of the local water park. Adults will love walks along shady alleys, miniature copies of famous Vietnamese monuments, walks in the Royal Garden of Nam Tu.
Romantic trip
If opportunities and time permit, then you can leave the capital of Vietnam for a while to go on a romantic date with the mountain, which is called the Black Lady. On the one hand, many tourists come here to enjoy the extraordinary natural beauty.
On the other hand, the mountain attracts with original buildings located on its picturesque slopes. One of the most notable structures is the temple complex, a large-scale structure belonging to the representatives of the Kaodai religion, considered one of the youngest on the planet.
There are two ways to climb the top of the mountain, the first, for the lazy, it involves climbing with a cable car, the second, for real tourists who are not afraid of difficulties, on foot. There are three ways to go down the mountain, the first two have already been described above, the third is a special sled that flies along the toboggan, and at a terrifying speed.
The most vivid impressions will be for guests who are lucky enough to get to the Black Lady during one of the religious holidays, when hundreds of colorful processions rise to its peaks. Extraordinary feelings and vivid photographs will become witnesses that will remind you of your trip to Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam for a long time to come.
