Your Personal
Travel Insider
to Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Garden Plaza Saigon! To help you explore Ho Chi Minh City like a local, our Garden Plaza people have put together a series of insider recommendations. Apart from key Ho Chi Minh City tourist attractions you can also learn more about the best to see, eat and do in Vietnam’s capital city.
Whether you are a coffee connoisseur looking for a strong local brew, a shopaholic looking for the best eats in town, or looking to bring home a piece of local art with you, find them here at Destination Insights, your personal travel insider.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network stretching over 250 km used during the Vietnam War. Discover hidden trapdoors, narrow passages, and learn about the resilience and ingenuity of Vietnamese fighters.
Distance: 50 km | 45 minutes
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
A symbol of old Saigon, the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral was built from 1877 to 1880 with red bricks imported from France. Its neo-Romanesque architecture and iconic twin bell towers make it a must-see landmark in Ho Chi Minh City.
Distance: 4 km | 12 minutes
The Independence Palace
Also known as the Reunification Palace, this historic site witnessed the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Visitors can explore presidential chambers, secret bunkers, and relics that mark key moments in Vietnam’s modern history.
Distance: 3.5 km | 10 minutes