Take time out to enjoy..

Take time out to enjoy..
Relax, renew, regain, regrow, reflect

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Places to visit in H C M C .. (Saigon)

Shop till you drop @ Ben Thanh Market.. Ben Thanh Market Ben meaning "wharf", and Quy Thanh meaning "turtle citadel") is a big marketplace in the downtown area of HCMC in District 1.The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and today is considered one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
The Saigon Opera House Nhà hát lớn Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), an opera house in HCMC Vietnam, is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Built in 1897 by French architect Ferret Eugene the 800 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956. It was not until 1975 that it was again used as a theater, and restored in 1995.

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica: Vương cung thánh đường Đức Bà Sài Gòn or Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn) is a cathedral located in the downtown of  Ho Chi Minh City.  Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

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