Attractions in Saigon

Saigon is bursting at the seams with interesting sights and exciting attractions. Visitors to Saigon are relieved to find that most of the main attractions are within easy walking distance of each other. The traffic in the city is heavy and unruly, so negotiating transport and routes can be frustrating and sometimes nerve wracking.

All sight seeing tours of the city start at the Reunification Palace. This building is an iconic symbol of the city and appeared on international news around the world in 1975 when tanks crashed through the gates marking the end of the war. The expansive and traffic-free grounds are also a safe place to allow children to run around. Such spaces are difficult to find in Saigon.

The War Remnants Museum tells the gruesome and inhumane story of war. The collection of disturbing photographs and torture instruments depict the brutality inflicted on the Vietnamese during the war; however, it is a very biased display as there is no evidence of North Vietnamese Army crimes.

The Museum of Vietnamese History is well worth a visit; however, it is worth swotting up on the country’s history before viewing the exhibition.

The Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the finest examples of classical Colonial architecture in Saigon. Every stone used to create this grand structure was flown in from France.