Most of the city’s major sights lie within a short walking distance of one another in District 1. Only a few outside this area are worth visiting, but they can be reached easily by motorbike or taxi. For those who have only have a couple of days in HCMC and would like to hit the city’s main attractions most efficiently, most of the tour companies arrange one-day sightseeing tours. Many museums and pagodas are closed over lunch, so check their hours before you head out.
War Remnants Museum. This museum takes a brutal and disturbing look at the atrocities committed during the American War. Among its collection are bottled fetuses deformed by Agent Orange and ...more
Jade Emperor Pagoda (Chùa Ngßc Hoàng). Considered by many to be the best pagoda in District 1, Jade Emperor Pagoda was built by the city’s Cantonese population in 1909. Elaborately decorated in ...more
The National Library. Constructed in 1968 and home to 10 million books, the national library sits in its own mini-park opposite the H· Chí Minh City Museum. Most days the grounds and rooms ...more
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