Even the casual historian will question some of the displays in this controversial museum depicting the horrors of the Vietnam conflict, but it’s worth a visit.

This fascinating government building, significant for its role in the Vietnam conflict, is preserved almost exactly as it was in 1966.

The western part of the city is dominated by Cholon (Chinatown), a thickly settled district rife with teahouses and pagodas and the famous Binh Tay Market.

Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be Saigon’s finest.

This post office also houses a useful office center with phones and fax lines.

This collection of historical treasures and artifacts is one of the few Vietnamese museums with helpful English explanations.

The Fine Arts museum is a restored home with sixteen showrooms displaying paintings, pottery, sculpture and even some weapons.

An indoor wholesale market known for its bargains.

This French-built cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Though still called Hotel de Ville locally, this is no longer a hotel. This landmark building is actually The People's Committee, a government building with no public access.