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Its construction started in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long and was completed in 1832 under the reign of King Minh Mang. The City was built on the northern bank of the Perfume River. And now it has known as one of the World heritage sites, attracting a large number of tourists' attention.
Thanks to the historical and architectural value, the Ho Chi Minh complex is considered as one of the most attraction for visitors coming to Hanoi City. President Ho Chi Minh is also known with the name “uncle Ho” and the hero of Vietnamese people. He devoted the whole life to find a way of getting national independence from the invaders. In honour of his devotion and show the president’s gratitude, the government decided to build this complex. The complex consist of Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh museum, Ho Chi Minh Stilt’s house, the presidential palace, the one pillar pagoda.
Water puppetry is a unique folk art existed in Vietnam more than 1000 years when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. The themes of the shows mainly relate the stories of legends and the farmer in the rural area.
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum 28 Vo Van Tan street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city which has collected and preserved the document, artifacts related to the Vietnam War.
Central Post Office is one of the typical architecture in Ho Chi Minh City, located at number 2, Paris Commune Street, District 1.
Beneath the busy streets of Hanoi lies another hidden city. In 2010, Vietnam’s capital will celebrate its 1000th birthday. Much of the evidence of these 1000 years has been erased. Yet traces of ancient Hanoi remain. Now, new efforts are being made to reawaken the city which, for centuries, has slept beneath the ground.
If you come across about the symbol of Hanoi city, the answer might always be “Hoan Kiem Lake”- considered as the heart of Vietnam’s capital and situated inside a complex of Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, and Pen Tower in the surroundings.
Cu Chi Tunnels is an underground defense system in Cu Chi District, 70 km north-west of Ho Chi Minh City.
Coming to the question about the iconic destination in Ho Chi Minh that shows the victory of the Vietnam war, the answer might always be an Independence Palace. Thanks to its historical significance, the palace has become one of the most attractive sights for both locals and visitors to Ho Chi Minh City.
Ben Thanh market is one of the busiest local markets where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy famous Vietnamese foods and shopping for lovely souvenirs.
Located right on the main road in the city centre, Notre Dame Cathedral has gradually become a symbol of Saigon city.
The Ngoc Son temple, dating back to the Tran Dynasty (1225 -1400),was built on an islet of the same name in Hoan Kiem lake.
