Sightseeing

A broad pedestrian boulevard connecting City Hall with the Saigon River. It is especially lively in the evening and is the easiest first walk from the conference hotel.

Getting there

Step outside the hotel onto Nguyen Hue Boulevard.

Ticket / registration

Free; no registration.

The observation deck on the 49th floor of Bitexco Financial Tower provides a panoramic view over central Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon River.

Getting there

Walk south along Nguyen Hue, then turn toward Ho Tung Mau/Hai Trieu.

Ticket / registration

Paid admission. Advance purchase is optional but useful near sunset; confirm current hours and prices.

Choose a continuous panoramic loop or a flexible hop-on hop-off pass. The published route covers many central landmarks and includes multilingual audio commentary.

Getting there

Night tours currently start at 92–96 Nguyen Hue; daytime departures use the Central Post Office. Arrive about 15 minutes early.

Ticket / registration

A paid ticket is required. Online booking is recommended; verify the meeting point because routes can change.

A landmark theater on Lam Son Square and an easy stop along Dong Khoi Street. The exterior is worth seeing by day and after dark.

Getting there

Walk northeast along Dong Khoi Street.

Ticket / registration

Exterior viewing is free. Entry normally requires a ticket to a scheduled performance; booking ahead is recommended.

The red-brick cathedral faces the Central Post Office and Book Street, making the area a convenient three-stop walk.

Getting there

Walk via Dong Khoi Street or take a short taxi/ride-hailing trip.

Ticket / registration

Exterior viewing is free. Restoration work is expected to continue into 2027, so interior access may be restricted.

A major modern-history site with preserved state rooms, offices, a rooftop, command rooms, and an underground bunker.

Getting there

Walk through the central district or take a short taxi/ride-hailing trip.

Ticket / registration

Paid admission. Walk-in tickets are generally available; the official e-ticket option is convenient.

A major history museum presenting photographs, documents, military equipment, and personal accounts related to the wars in Vietnam. Some exhibitions contain graphic and emotionally difficult material.

Getting there

Take a taxi or ride-hailing service, or walk for roughly 25–30 minutes through the central district.

Ticket / registration

Paid admission. Walk-in tickets are available, and the museum also provides an official online ticket service.

Vietnam's tallest building anchors a riverside district with a public park, restaurants, and Vincom Center Landmark 81. The upper-level SkyView experience offers city views.

Getting there

Taxi or ride-hailing is easiest; allow roughly 15–25 minutes depending on traffic.

Ticket / registration

The mall and park need no registration. SkyView requires a paid ticket; confirm availability before traveling.

A central market for local dishes, drinks, fruit, coffee, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Confirm prices before ordering or purchasing.

Getting there

Walk west along Le Loi Boulevard.

Ticket / registration

Free entry; no registration. Pay individual vendors directly.

Takashimaya is the anchor department store inside Saigon Centre, so these names refer to the same shopping complex. It includes fashion, dining, cafés, and a supermarket.

Getting there

Walk west along Le Loi Boulevard.

Ticket / registration

Free entry; no registration. Check the official site for holiday hours.

A central mall near City Hall with international and Vietnamese brands, cafés, restaurants, and services across several levels.

Getting there

Walk northeast via Nguyen Hue or Dong Khoi Street.

Ticket / registration

Free entry; no registration. Individual entertainment venues may require tickets.