Southern Vietnam has long attracted travelers due to its contradictions: relaxing beaches, rolling hills, a network of waterways with floating markets, misty highlands, and hip-hop Ho Chi Minh. Southern Vietnam is often described as a relaxed paradise of food and friendly people. To help you plan your next trip to Vietnam, the local travel agency - Typic Travel helps you provide a global view of the must-see places and sites in Southern Vietnam.

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Chinatown (Cho Lon District)

Cholon is the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City, and the largest in Vietnam. It is full of Chinese Buddhist temples, as well as other religious buildings and markets. This contrasts with much of the rest of the city, with its narrow streets and varied architectural styles. It's a great place to discover a different side of Ho Chi Minh City.

Thien Hau Temple

The Cholon district, Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, is dotted with traditional Chinese pagodas and temples, including one of the area's most popular places of worship, the Thien Hau Temple. Built by Cantonese immigrants in the early 19th century, this temple honors the sea goddess, Thien Hau (more commonly known as Mazu).

Binh Tay Market 

In the heart of Cholon, in Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, lies Binh Tay Market. Built in 1928 after the original bazaar burned down, Binh Tay is the city's largest market, teeming with vendors selling a dazzling array of goods, including pottery, flowers, and cheap souvenirs, as well as hot noodles and wholesale products.

Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (FITO Museum) 

The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (or FITO Museum) is housed in a unique traditional building in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City. It offers an in-depth look into the fascinating world of traditional Vietnamese medicine, strongly influenced by Chinese philosophy.

Jade Emperor Pagoda

Built in the early 20th century and dedicated to the Taoist god, the Jade Emperor Chua Ngoc Hoang (or the God of Heavens), the Jade Emperor Pagoda is a working temple that is widely considered one of the most beautiful and atmospheric in Ho Chi Minh City.

Dong Khoi Street

The colorful cafes and cheap hostels of Pham Ngu Lao Street may attract budget-conscious clientele, but the more affluent know that Dong Khoi Street, with its elite boutiques, French architecture, and trendy cafes, is the city's premier shopping hub to see and be seen.

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

The striking red facade of Saigon Notre-Dame and its imposing stone arches were built with materials imported from France in the 19th century.

Saigon Opera House

A masterpiece of French colonial architecture.

Saigon Central Post Office

Just opposite Notre-Dame Cathedral, stands one of Saigon's most impressive buildings. It is a legacy of the French occupation and is based on the design work of Gustav Eiffel.

Ben Thanh Market

More than just a place to shop, the market is also an architectural landmark, a center of local Vietnamese life and commerce, and a meeting point.

Reunification Palace

Originally built by the French in 1868 to commemorate the establishment of the Indochina colony, the Reunification Palace (formerly the Independence Palace) was built in the 1960s. It is the symbolic site of the liberation of Saigon by communist forces, which reunited the nation on April 30, 1975.

Giac Lam Pagoda

Giac Lam Pagoda is widely recognized as an important and historic pagoda, the oldest temple in the city. Built in 1744 in an undeveloped jungle area, it has since been consumed by the west of the city.

Fine Arts Museum

The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is housed in a French colonial-era building that was once the home of Mr. Hoa, a native of China, the richest man in Saigon at the time. In addition to showcasing fascinating and historic modern artworks dating back to the 4th century, the building itself is interesting, with period details such as elaborate tiles, stained glass, and even an antique working elevator.

War Remnants Museum

A must-visit in Vietnam, the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh is a poignant reminder of the horrors of war. The grounds house captured American planes, tanks, helicopters, and weapons from the Vietnam War. Illustrated exhibits cover everything from the My Lai massacre to the traumas of Agent Orange and the work of war correspondents.

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Ho Chi Minh City's answer to Bangkok's Khao San Road, Pham Ngu Lao Street is home to dozens of affordable guesthouses, cheap pubs, and backpacker restaurants. In fact, Saigonese simply know it as the backpacker district. Despite the noise, traffic, and chaos, Pham Ngu Lao is a haven for travelers looking to experience the unfiltered energy of Saigon.

Cu Chi Tunnels

During the Vietnam War against the United States, the Viet Cong dug tens of thousands of kilometers of tunnels serving as kitchens, storage spaces, living quarters, and hospitals.

Vung Tau

For most Vietnamese tourists, Vung Tau is one of the most interesting and appreciated destinations for its vast beaches. Tourists always prefer to sightsee at Bai Truoc beach and go swimming at Bai Sau beach.

Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Area

In the Can Gio Mangrove Reserve, the Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Area is located in a section of forest between the Vam Sat and Long Tau rivers, which was destroyed during the Vietnam War and has been reconstituted and protected as a natural park.

Phu An Bamboo Village

Located in Ben Cat District, Binh Duong Province, the Phu An Bamboo Ecological Museum and Botanical Reserve is one of the largest bamboo museums in Southeast Asia.

Hoi Khanh Pagoda

A historic Buddhist temple built in Binh Duong in 1741. In 2013, the pagoda received a certificate recognizing the Buddha statue entering the Nirvana rooftop as the longest example in Asia.

Tay Tang Pagoda

30 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Tang Pagoda features a unique Tibetan architectural style.

Cát Tiên National Park

A national park located in southern Vietnam, about 150 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. It has an area of ​​approximately 720 km2 and protects one of the largest lowland tropical forest areas still in Vietnam.

Trị An Lake

Trị An Lake is located on the Đồng Nai River, 30 km from Biên Hòa city, along National Highway 24. The lake was formed by the construction of a hydroelectric dam in 1984. Its area is approximately 323 km2, making it the largest lake in Vietnam.

Giang Điền Waterfall

About 50 km from the center of Hồ Chí Minh, the Giang Điền waterfall ecological tourism resort, located in Giang Điền commune, Trảng Bom district, Đồng Nai province, offers a wild and natural beauty that presents a strange appeal.

Ba Đen Mountain

Ba Đen Mountain is part of the Núi Bà historical and cultural complex in Tây Ninh, Vietnam, famous for its unspoiled landscapes and mysterious tales…

Lò Gò-Xa Mát National Park

A national park in the southeastern region of Vietnam. It was created by upgrading the status of the former Lò Gò-Xa Mát Nature Reserve.

Bù Gia Mập National Park

Bù Gia Mập National Park in Phước Long district with diverse flora and fauna systems. It is a good place for those who love adventure and wildlife.

Dầu Tiếng Lake

The beautiful mountain scenery of Dầu Tiếng Lake, its mysterious islets, and its fresh, pure atmosphere will give visitors a pleasant feeling. Tourists will also enjoy the local culinary specialties.

Cao Đài Cathedral

Tây Ninh is 95 km from Ho Chi Minh City and is the original home of the Cao Đài religious sect. The temple is built on nine levels and the interior is lined with a series of pillars covered with colorful dragons. The temple ceiling is painted sky blue and adorned with fluffy white clouds, believed to represent heaven.

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