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Bach Dang Wharf Park on Ton Duc Thang Street in HCM City’s District 1 is one of the most popular destinations for both local residents and tourists. The park has become a favourite rendezvous point for people to meet together or do exercise, and provides entertainment options in an airy and cool atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the city, the park is close to many modern architectural works and iconic sites such as the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hue pedestrian mall, Nha Rong Wharf, the Thu Ngu flagpole, the Thu Thiem urban area, the Landmark 81 skyscraper, and the Bitexco building, among others.
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Bui Vien Street is known as the "Western Street" (Pho Tay) because of its Western culture-oriented features. This street is always crowded with backpackers who come here to have fun, try local cuisines, and explore new places during their trip to Saigon.
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Saigon Opera House holds its own unique features. The author of this building is the architects Félix Olivier, Ernest Guichard and Eugène Ferret, built in 1900 in the "flamboyant" architecture of the French Third Republic. Modern interior design with full equipment for sound and light. All decorative patterns, facade and interior reliefs were painted by a famous French artist like the models of theaters in France in the late 19th century and sent from France.
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Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a boulevard in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Being one of Saigon's oldest thoroughfares, the boulevard has undergone several transformations; it is currently a famous pedestrian street in the city.
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From the outside, this grand colonial structure more closely resembles a European railway station. But step inside and you will find Vietnam’s busiest post office – complete with fascinating historical maps, antique phone booths and an imposing mosaic of Ho Chi Minh.
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Whether daily essentials or authentic souvenirs, everything you need is inside the labyrinthine network of stalls that comprise Ben Thanh market. As one of the city’s oldest landmarks, the market offers a genuine taste of Saigon – including some of its best food hawkers.
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Spread across three elegant colonial-era mansions, this museum is home to Saigon’s most impressive collection of contemporary and historical art. Bursting with period details such as charming vintage elevators, the museum regularly hosts exhibitions of Vietnam’s most celebrated and cutting-edge artists.
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The site that houses this fascinating example of Vietnamese modernist architecture has witnessed attempted coups and successful revolutions. Today, its eerily deserted halls and basement command bunker – complete with Soviet-era radio equipment – serve as a reminder of the secrets hidden within its walls.
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An imposing relic of French colonial influence,Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon stands as one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Built between 1863 and 1880 with original red bricks and stained glass imported from France, its 60-metre-tall twin spires still tower over the busy surrounding streets.
