TOP 10 PLACES TO CHECK IN FOR THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN SAIGON 2024

Tet 2024 is approaching, this is an important occasion, most anticipated by Vietnamese people of the year. Especially for those who are far from home, because this is the occasion when we will have the longest vacation of the year to return to our families, relatives, and friends to reunite after a long year of traveling.

Recently, it is not difficult to see images of streets and shopping centers brightly decorated in red to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024 with pots of bright yellow chrysanthemums, red couplets, and eye-catching miniature landscapes. The year of Giap Thin is about a month away, the spring atmosphere is already bustling throughout Ho Chi Minh City. And every year, Tet will fall on a different day, so the Tet holiday schedule will also change. To be able to properly organize your time and schedule during Tet days, join Vietcruise to save the 2024 Tet holiday schedule in today's article. Lunar new year in saigon



Lunar New Year 2024

1/ Diamond plaza
Completed in 1999, Diamond Plaza is known as the first commercial center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Diamond Plaza commercial center was completed in 1999, Diamond Plaza is known as the first commercial center of Ho Chi Minh City (also the largest commercial center in Vietnam at that time). With an unfavorable location for tourists from all over, Diamond Plaza is located right behind Notre Dame Cathedral, at the corner of Le Duan Street and Pham Ngoc Thach Street.

Diamond Plaza is one of the first buildings built with a steel structure, equipped with an automatic management system, computerized telecommunications system, and fire protection, and is considered one of the most prestigious buildings in the world. The safest area in the city center.



Diamond Plaza in center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Address:
No. 34 Le Duan Street, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh

Opening hours:
From 09:00 AM to 11:00 PM

2/ Independence Palace
Independence Palace is one of the most unique and famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City, having existed for more than 150 years. The construction stone was laid by Mr. La Grandière, the French Governor in South Vietnam, in 1868 and completed in 1871.

Independence Palace, a unique architectural symbol of Vietnam, has existed and had many different names over time:

In 1871, when completed, the Independence Palace was named Norodom Palace

From 1871 to 1887, the Independence Palace was known as the Governor's Palace of Cochinchina, reflecting its role as the headquarters of the governor who ruled Cochinchina.

During the period from 1887 to 1945, this place was called the Governor General's Palace, expressing the comprehensive power that the palace represented during the colonial period.

Around 1955, President Ngo Dinh Diem changed the name of the Governor General's Palace to Independence Palace and it is used to this day.

With the special values of the Independence Palace, this building was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 1976. By 2009, the Independence Palace was ranked as one of ten special national monuments of Vietnam. Currently, the Independence Palace is open to people and tourists, and has also welcomed many heads of state as well as high-ranking officials from other countries to visit and admire.

Price:
Tickets to visit the Main Building and Gallery "From Norodom Palace to Independence Palace 1868 - 1966":

Adults: 65,000 VND/person

Students: 45,000 VND/person

Children: 15,000 VND/person

Tickets to visit the Main Building:
Adults: 40,000 VND/person

Students: 20,000 VND/person

Children: 10,000 VND/person



Independence Palace is one of the most famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City

Address of Independence Palace:
135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

106 Nguyen Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening Hours:
From 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day.

3/ Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake in Saigon is one of the places that attracts both locals and tourists because of its bustling atmosphere and abundance of restaurants.

With a prime location bordering District 1 and District 3, Con Rua Lake has become an ideal sightseeing, relaxing and dining spot in the heart of vibrant Saigon. This place attracts young people and tourists and is especially crowded on weekends.

Saigon Turtle Lake, officially known as the International Construction Site, has a prime location right at the intersection of three busy streets Pham Ngoc Thach, Vo Van Tan, and Tran Cao Van.

According to records about the history of Con Rua Lake, in the past, the location of the lake was where the Kham Khuyet gate of Bat Quai citadel was located, later renamed Vong Khuyet by King Minh Mang. In 1837, Bat Quai Citadel was demolished and Phung Citadel was rebuilt on a smaller scale.

After the French occupied Phung Citadel, they leveled it and renamed it Gia Dinh, and at the same time re-planned the whole city. In 1878, France built a water tower here to provide water for local people. This tower was demolished in 1921.

From then on, this location became the intersection it is today and became known as the Freedom Fighters Square. Not long after the French withdrew from Vietnam, Con Rua Lake was constructed according to the design of architect Nguyen Ky. The time of construction of the lake has not been determined exactly, some documents say it was built in 1965, and other documents say it was built in 1967.

Where the Turtle Lake is a question that many tourists wonder about. The way to get to this place is quite simple. You just need to search for the keyword "Turtle Lake map" online and you will immediately receive detailed directions. From the lake area, visitors can visit famous Saigon tourist attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral, City Post Office, ... with just a few minutes walk.





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Because it is located right in the city center, Con Rua Lake is a favorite dating and sightseeing place for young people and tourists. The seats here are spacious, cool, especially sparkling with lights at night, and have a view of the fountain on weekends.

4/ Sai Gon Central Post Office
Ho Chi Minh City is one of the places where many typical French architectural works were built in Vietnam. A famous attraction with beautiful Renaissance architecture in Sai Gon, with artistic architectural works with a history of more than 100 years to this day. That is the Sai Gon Central Post Office.

Saigon Central Post Office is located at 2 Paris Commune Square, District 1, City. HCM, opposite the Notre Dame Cathedral. This is one of the famous architectural works in Sai Gon, bearing many characteristics of European architectural style combined with Asian architecture. It is not only a functioning post office but also a popular tourist attraction due to its beautiful architecture and historical significance.

The outside of the building has a balanced layout with two side blocks of 2 floors, a middle block of 3 floors, and a sloping tiled roof. On the facade, there are many elaborately decorated arched rolling doors. The original color of the building is pale yellow, combined with white moldings and reliefs and green louvered windows. Creating a scene in harmony with the surrounding landscape, creating a highlight in the urban space. Between the ground floor - windows are reliefs that hug the entire rectangular stone slab. On each stone, slab is engraved the name of a scientist who has made great contributions to human civilization in the field of electricity and telegraphy. Among the names engraved on the rectangular frames are US president Benjamin Franklin, Italian inventor Alessandro Volta, British physicist Michael Faraday, French mathematician Galvani, and many other famous names. In addition, on the capitals of the columns between the arches are reliefs of many other gods in Greek mythology such as the horse god and the sea god, or the goddess of victory and speed. The Post Office's combination of royal European style and liberal Asian style is reflected in decorative motifs on the roof inspired by Khmer temple art.



The Central Post Office

Opening hours:
From Monday to Friday: 7 am - 6 pm

Saturday: 7 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm

Entrance fee: Free

5/ Nguyen Hue walking Street
Some details about Nguyen Hue walking street
Where is Nguyen Hue Walking Street? Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a street located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. This road connects the City People's Committee Headquarters with the banks of the Saigon River and Bach Dang Wharf. Nguyen Hue Walking Street in the center of Saigon was inaugurated on April 30, 2015, after about 7 months of construction. The street has two sections: President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park extending from Le Thanh Tong Street (in front of the City People's Committee Headquarters) to Le Loi Street and Nguyen Hue Square extending from Le Loi Street to Ton Duc Thang street.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street has a length of 670m, a width of 64m with the entire square area paved with modern and clean granite. Along the street are rows of green trees, 2 large fountains, below is an underground system including a monitoring center, water music control center, lighting and modern toilets.

People often say that Nguyen Hue walking street is a fun place with many cultural and entertainment activities and rich cuisine. At the same time, it is also one of the famous places for taking photos during the Lunar New Year 2024. That is why visitors to Saigon are always curious about where Nguyen Hue walking street is and come here once to take a selfie. I immersed myself in the unique fun and bustling atmosphere of the street.



Nguyen Hue walking street

6/ Bến Thành Market
Ben Thanh Market is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, visitors must definitely visit Ben Thanh market because this is not only a place to shop for local products, but also an interesting cultural experience. Traveling to Ben Thanh Market not only helps visitors better understand the history and culture of Saigon, but also gives visitors many experiences and discoveries of the City's typical culinary culture, and can shop. quality items at reasonable prices, learn about and admire Ho Chi Minh City's distinctive architecture as well as connect and interact with local people.

Ben Thanh Market is one of the largest and most famous markets of Saigon, Vietnam. The name "Ben Thanh" is said to come from hundreds of years ago, this area is located next to a large river wharf and often welcomes visitors as well as soldiers before entering the citadel. And since then this market has been given the loving name Ben Thanh market by the people.

Ben Thanh Market is located in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The official address of the market is Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1. Opposite the market is Quach Thi Trang construction site, currently Ben Thanh subway station. In addition, the market also has 4 main doors leading to busy streets in Saigon, making it convenient for tourists to travel.

Operating hours of Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market is open daily from 6am to 7pm. However, after 7pm, Ben Thanh night market is extremely busy and crowded.

There are two ideal times for you to visit Ben Thanh market:

- From 7:30 am - 6:00 pm: Suitable for tourists who want to visit and shop inside the market.

- After 7pm: This time is for those who like the bustling atmosphere at night with colorful stalls.

Because the market has a quite large area and thousands of stalls are located close together, it can take visitors nearly 2 hours to fully explore this market. So please consider arranging your time properly to have the most perfect experience.



Ben Thanh Market

7/ Bạch Đằng Wharf
Bach Dang Wharf owns a beautiful location at address No. 2, Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. With a total campus area of about 23,400 square meters, including the port and Bach Dang park, which is 1.3km of the wharf's length is adjacent to the Saigon River.

Initially, Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City was built for the main purpose of being a harbor for mooring ships. However, in recent years, this Saigon tourist destination has been completely renovated with many amenities developed to serve visiting tourists such as: parks, train stations, river tourist buses, cafes. , restaurant on boat, ...

As one of the famous tourist destinations in Saigon related to important historical milestones in Vietnam, Bach Dang Wharf has attracted the attention of many foreign tourists.

The name Bach Dang Wharf is associated with the event of defeating Vietnamese invaders three times on Bach Dang river in 938, 981, 1288.

The people of Saigon built a statue of General Tran Hung Dao standing majestically pointing towards the Wharf, to commemorate the glorious and heroic achievements of our Dai Viet army and people in the great battle of Bach Dang in defeating the Mongol army 3rd in 1288.

Right next to the Wharf is Bach Dang Park with a length of about 1325m. Known as the lung in the heart of Saigon, the park is planted with many trees and surrounding rows of stone benches to serve tourists who can rest here.

On weekends or major holidays of the year, Bach Dang Wharf Park combined with Nguyen Hue walking Street creates a big entertainment destination for city residents as well as tourists.

8/ The Ao Dai Museum
The Ao Dai Museum is a place to preserve and honor stories about the Vietnamese Ao Dai throughout the country's history. The Museum not only displays precious artifacts and documents about Ao Dai but also promotes the core values of national costumes in real life, contributing to civilized diversity with the cultures in the world bringing Ao Dai closer to the public at home and abroad.

In addition to regular thematic exhibits, the Museum has organized many short-term exhibitions with unique themes. Not stopping there, the Museum also organizes and participates in scientific seminars and discussions related to Ao Dai, along with outstanding cultural exchange activities.

Classical architecture
Coming to the Ao Dai Museum, you feel lost in ancient Vietnamese culture with classic architecture, houses built with rustic wooden frames and extremely ancient yin-yang tile roofs.

Not only that, walking around the Museum, you will see the typical yellow painted walls of Hoi An, peaceful green gardens, small ponds. All create a unique atmosphere by the time of contemplation and nostalgia.

Opening Hours:
From Monday to Sunday: From 08:30 to 17:30

Tourists:
50,000 VND/Ticket

STUDENTS, CHILDREN

30,000 VND/Ticket



The Ao Dai Museum

9/ Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum was built in 1987 and in 1989, it officially came into operation and became a famous Saigon tourist destination attracting many tourists. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts was established in 1987, and after a period of preparation, in 1989, the Museum officially opened to serve visitors.

The Museum's exhibition space is divided into two main areas: ancient - modern art and modern art with more than 22,000 artifacts, precious collections and national treasures, reflecting special artistic features. typical of Saigon and the Southern region.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts is about 3,514 square meters and was built in the famous French Baroque style of the late 19th - early 20th century, harmoniously combining European and Asian architectural beauty, creating creating an extremely magnificent and beautiful project.



Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Address:
No. 97A Pho Duc Chinh, District 1

Opening Hours of Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the week. This time frame is quite convenient for you to visit.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts regulates ticket prices:
Adults: 30,000 VND/person

Children from 6-16 years old, students, elderly, disabled people: 15,000 VND/person

Children under 6 years old: Free

10/ Ho Thi Ky - The Flower Market
Ho Thi Ky Market is the largest fresh flower wholesale market in Saigon, established in 1987, located on Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10. You will find a diverse source of fresh flowers originating from Da Lat and the southwestern provinces. Because it is a wholesale market, flower prices here are relatively soft. Not only selling flowers, Ho Thi Ky Market also provides a full range of flower arrangement tools, supplies, and accessories.

Ho Thi Ky Market brings a space like a flower garden in Da Lat, colorful with flowers and always faintly fragrant. In particular, the flower market operates overnight, bringing special experiences to those who want to explore the working life of Saigon people at night.

The location:
End of alley 382 Le Hong Phong: Price about 5,000 VND/car

Opposite Ho Thi Ky Primary School - 105 Ho Thi Ky: Price about 5,000 VND/car, only pick up in the morning

Ho Thi Ky Primary School - 105 Ho Thi Ky: Price is about 5,000 VND/car, only accepted after 5pm



Ho Thi Ky - The flower market

Markets in Saigon always have a unique attraction for both tourists and locals. This is the place that most truly reflects the lifestyle and culture of the people in this land. When traveling to Sai Gon, in addition to visiting famous wholesale markets such as Ben Thanh Market, An Dong Market, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, a special flower market.

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