The First, let's take a look at the biggest city of Vietnam.
One of its angles that strikes out the most is its perfect blend of West and East. Probably not protrude more from the mob than Notre Dame Cathedral(Nhà Thờ Đức Bà), construct in the late 1800’s. The Theatre, also construct in the late 1800’s once again a perfectly prove what architectural France is all about. Its shape is alike to the Paris Opera and the facade is similar with Petit Palais. In other words, this construction is as good as French wine. If you prefer to stay to be reminiscent of the era in hotel, probably Saigon Majestic is build 1920 will accordance with your savor. If you prefer the colonial feel and atmosphere, you've come to the true city.
Now let’s go to the Eastern facets of Saigon, and will have a better area to do it than at town of China, right? And when you're in Vietnam, you could also see at some temple or pagodas. Three prominent here in Saigon; they are Phung Son Tu , Quan Am and Thien Hau Pagodas.
When we are in the historic subject, let's discover some of country’s and the city’s past. Many people still linked Vietnam war in the 1970’s & 1960’s, and easy to understand so as many from that generation miss it clearly, That is the War Remnants Museum ,which is good. You don't forget the Reunification Palace(Dinh Thống Nhất), The locale where that well-known tank crashed via its gates on 30, April 1975, practically finishing the war. And telling of, the man most respected throughout this war is Ho Chi Minh. Yes, the city bear his name and certainly, There shall be museum honoring him. If you wish to head back continues in time and divert yourself away from war, maybe the old artifacts display in the Museum of Vietnamese History shall kindle your hobby.
Now to some real Vietnamese taste, figuratively and quite literally. BenThanh Market in center of SaiGon (Synonymous name : Ho Chi Minh City) so the atmosphere of the Saigon quite unique, bustle yet with a few kind of institutions and a collection of various colors ,tastes, sounds and sights. It's no wonder why the area is considered one of the primary symbols of the city. You are able to find all here ranging from textiles ,handicrafts, conical straw hats ,ao dai (The Vietnam costume), another souvenirs, and native cuisine.
And predict what, there are some things to make and some sites to see right outside of Saigon as great. Probably the war museums have promoting your attention even more. There is no site the same as really going to the sights of the battles their own . And the Cu Chi Tunnels will definitely draw for you the gloomy picture of what life was same as back then. underground network was cramped and small where the Vietnam Communist(Viet Cong) guerrillas hidden, lived and based many their activities throughout the war.
We’ve already have an opportunity to learn religion in Saigon, primary of colonial Christian variety and the Buddhist. Now, let’s bundle the both, along with all large world religions into one unifying faith system. And what can you receive? Cao Dai. It's not a negative notion, if you wonder about it. And yes, pretty a lot of great religious character are recognized and each given equal highlight. The temple, only 90km from Saigon is truly an wonderful place.
This is Saigon and its surroundings in a brief summary. As you may watch, the city is bustling with life and is making so with diversity and sophistication. Explore the city and live the crazy speed. Saigon is famous for with our Sai Gon journey. Looking to experience more? Take a look at our Vietnam holidays tours