Ho Chi Minh City Museum – among the best attractions in the city

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and come to a nation that was previously known as Saigon. Today, Ho Chi Minh City is still referred to as Saigon, even after it was declared independence from South Vietnam. Situated on the banks of the Saigon River, and once colonized by the French, much of its architecture is neo-classical in style. The city enjoys a tropical wet and dry climate and the locals speak Vietnamese with a slight variation in accent depending on the region they originate from. The cuisine has an influence of French and Vietnamese, giving it a distinct feel.
Some of the most visited tourist attractions in the city include – Reunifaction Palace, War Remnants Museum, Le Quy Don, City Hall, Museum of Vietnamese History, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Central Mosque, Notre Dame Cathedral, Thien Hau Pagoda, Quan Am Pagoda, Phung Son Tu Pagoda, Xin Chao Performance, Dam Sen Water Park, MegaStar Cineplex, Galaxy Cinema, Dai Nam Tourist Park, Thao Cam Vien and Cu Chi Tunnels.
Located on 65, Ly Tu Trong District 1, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum is a great place to visit and absorb the local culture of this city in Vietnam. Housed in an old colonial building that was once used by the government and the home of the governor of Cochinchina, the architecture of the building alone is worth a look. Built in the 1880’s there is said to be a secret air raid shelter under the building.
Open daily the museum also focuses education and features several exhibits of clothing, uniform, weaponry and old tanks for viewing.
The museum tells the story of the city’s struggle with communism against the French and the Americans. Many relics of the war, photographs and memorabilia of the city carefully are preserved and showcased.
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