visavietnam.net.vn - When the night falls,
Saigon puts on a gorgeous, charming beauty, the testament for the development
of the most modern city in Vietnam.
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With an area of over 2,000 km2 and more than 10 million
people, accounting for more than 22% of the country's GDP, Ho Chi Minh City is
the largest economic center in Vietnam. The fast development is also a
prerequisite for Saigon to become one of the most splendid cities of Southeast
Asia.
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Quach Thi Trang roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market,
District 1, is always a bustling area.
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Bitexco Financial Tower is the new symbol of the city
(262m in height, the third highest building in Vietnam after Keangnam and Lotte
in Hanoi). This is the most ideal place to watch the Pearl of the Far East
with
a 360-degree angle.
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Vo Van Kiet Boulevard (East West Avenue) is a modern
axis connecting the northeast - southwest of the city, creating favorable
conditions for transportation to the port of Saigon. The road connects eastern
and western provinces without having to go into the city center.
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Forty years after the country’s unification, hundreds of
buildings have been built in the city to meet the needs of economic integration
throughout the country and region. Older structures have been preserved.
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The Notre Dame Cathedral, which is 130 years old, is the
most prominent architectural work.
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Binh Dong Wharf is one of dozens of important wharves of
Saigon’s canals, which was the major waterway in the old time, connecting
Saigon with six southern provinces. Some old houses of the Chinese are still
maintained along the canal.
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The head office of the Ho Chi Minh City People's
Committee is located on Le Thanh Ton Street. The building was built from 1898
to 1909 by architect Gardes, simulating the bell towers in the north of France.
This is considered a "must-see" place in Saigon.
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Dong Khoi, one of the oldest and most beautiful roads of
Saigon with a series of luxury works as the Opera House, Caravelle Hotel,
Continental Hotel and hundreds of shops selling leading fashion brands in the
world.
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One of the greatest works of new Saigon is Thu Thiem
Tunnel which is 1,490 m long, connecting District 1 and District 2.
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This is also a favorite place for the young to see the
city at night.
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Thu Thiem Tunnel at night. It is 24 m deep below the
surface of the Saigon River with six lanes for vehicles running at a maximum
speed of 60 km/h.
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The face of Saigon is changing with clean canals,
demonstrating a modern and civilized city.
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Ho Chi Minh city at night (Xmas day)
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