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Hoi Truong Thong Nhat (Reunification Conference Hall)Previously on the ground of the present structure was Norodome Palace built in 1873 as a residence of the French Governor General of Indochina.After 1954, President Ngo Dinh Diem of the Saigon administration and his family lived and worked in Norodome Palace. In February 1963, a dissident of the Diem regime launched an air bombardment of the palace and heavily damaged it. After that Diem decided to demolish the damaged structure and build a new one which was later replaced by the Independence Palace. The present Hoi Truong Thong Nhat was the former Independence Palace. At 11:30 on April 30,1975, tanks of the Liberation Army overran the palace. The then Saigon president, Mr Duong Van Minh, who had just assumed the post of presidency, together with his 45-member cabinet surrendered unconditionally. After the liberation of Saigon, the Independence Palace was turned into the Headquarters of the Municipal Military Administrative Committee. In December 1975 the palace was the venue of a consultative conference for national reunification. To mark the historical significance of the event the building was renamed Hoi Truong Thong Nhat. Recommended Hotels Ho Chi Minh City Caravelle Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City 
Ideally located in central Ho Chi Minh, Caravelle Hotel offers spacious accommodation, paired with warm Vietnamese hospitality. Free Wi-Fi, a pillow menu and an outdoor pool can be enjoyed there. Hotel Caravelle is just 160 metres from the famous Opera House. The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre and Ben Thanh Market are within 1.1 km from the hotel. Elegantly decorated in soothing neutrals, rooms at Caravelle feature full-length windows which overlook the city or Saigon River. Modern comforts like a flat-screen TV and 24-hour room service are included in all rooms. Guests may enjoy a refreshing workout at Caravelle's gym, followed by a relaxing massage at Qi Salon and Spa. Cultural tours and cooking classes can also be arranged at the hotel's tour desk, while the first floor Club Vegas game room provides late-night entertainment. International meals are served in a casual buffet style at Restaurant Nineteen, or in fine dining style at Reflections Restaurant. Cocktails and wine are available at Caravelle's 4 bars and lounges. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!  Thien Thao Hotel Ho Chi Minh City 
Thien Thao Hotel is located in Cao Thang, Ho Chi Minh City and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features a health club, lobby lounge and free parking. All rooms at Thien Thao Hotel are air conditioned and equipped with a hairdryer, fridge, and cable TV. Guests can enjoy a foot or body massage at the health club or rent a motorbike to explore the area. Laundry and currency exchange services are available. The hotel provides tours of the city, Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Airport pick-up services are provided for a fee. Thien Thao Hotel is a 10-minute drive to the Ben Thanh Market, Opera House and Chinatown. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! More hotels Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Last Minute Hotels Ho Chi Minh City Nha Rong WhartIt is situated in the forked junction of the Saigon River (at an end of Nguyen Tat Thanh Road) . The main three- stories building was constructed in 1862 as an office for a sea transport company. The building was a combination of western and eastern architectures with the roof decorated by carvings of dragons. In 1911 a young man called Nguyen Tat Thanh (president Ho Chi Minh in his boyhood) left Nha Rong on board of a French ship to seek ways to secure national salvation. At present Nha Rong is a place of memorial to President Ho Chi Minh.Cu Chi Tunnel It
is a suburban district some 30km northwest of the city. The district lies
between the Saigon and Vam Co Dong rivers. Located at the threshold of
Saigon and adjacent to the revolutionary base, Cu Chi play and important
role in the two wars of resistance against the old and new colonial powers.
Cu Chi was an "underground village" with its labyrinth of interlaced tunnels having a combined length of more than 200km. The main tunnel is 60cm-70cm wide and 80cm-90cm high. The structure has either a delta-shaped or vaulted ceiling. Above the tunnel is a layer of earth about 3m-4m thick, enough to sustain the weight of 50-tonne tanks or heavy artillery as well as the destruction of bombs up to 100kg. Although it is an underground communication network, the runnel is enlarged here and there into rooms large enough to hold large meetings, a medical station or art performances. Mr Huller of the Associated Press in Saigon, who visited Cu Chi on February 14, 1966, wrote that Viet Cong (South Vietnamese guerrillas) had dug a lot of underground tunnels and shelters throughout the country, but none were as large and intricate as that network. He added that those who had set foot in that tunnel network should greatly admire the talent, determination and endurance of the communist guerrillas. The soil in Cu Chi was as hard as stone, but with only rudiment hand stools such as hoes and shovels, they had dug and removed tens of thousands of tones of earth and stone, and camouflaged the openings so well that nobody could find them. The Cu Chi tunnels are open to local and foreign visitors. Some have called it a wonder of the 20th century. Notre Dame CathedralNotre Dame Cathedral or Grand Cathedral is a magnificent building in the heart of the city. The cathedral was built between October 1877 and April 1880 in a French style at a cost of 2.5 million French francs.With the approval of the Vatican the cathedral was named Notre Dame during ceremonies held on December 7-8, 1959. Its neo-Romanesque architecture with two-40m square bell towers crown the Paris Commune Square where it is located. Vinh Nghiem PagodaIn the old days there was a pagoda named Vinh Nghiem in the former Bac Giang province, now Ha Bac province, in the North. The pagoda belonged to the Truc Lam Buddhist Sect whose three founders were King Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Ton Quang Da.In 1964, the Buddhist movement against had many Buddhist followers, descendants of Vinh Nghiem from the North. That is why the constitution of the former Vietnam United Buddhist Church allowed the Buddhists of northern origin to establish a region called Vinh Nghiem. It is noteworthy for its ancient Asian architecture with a seven-stories tower, which houses various Buddha statues and a bell presented by Japanese Buddhists during the Vietnam war to pray for its early end. Lai Thieu Fruit Tree Gardens Starting
from Ho Chi Minh City, you pass the Binh Trieu Railway Station and travel
for a further 20km until you reach Lai Thieu fruit tree gardens in Thuan An
district, Song Be province. Lai Thieu covering an area of 1,230 ha has been
famous for hundreds of years for its beautiful fruit tree gardens. Visiting Lai Thieu you will enjoy fresh air amidst row after row of fruit trees, and sample durian, rambuttan, jackfruit, mango and other delicious tropical fruit. The district of Hung Dinh is at the middle of Lai thieu. A lot of fruit stalls are open for tourists at Cau Ngang. You can take a boat cruise along the Saigon River which is lined with verdant orchards. Sightseeing tours Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City NewsCu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City (Video)Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960's when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning ... Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City - also known as Saigon - is the largest city in Vietnam and is sits on the banks of the Saigon River. Tan Son Nhat Airport serves the city, and is only around 15 minutes from central HCMC by cab. Hotels near Tan Son Naht Airport usually cater to business guests, but leisure travelers will find them equally as suitable for ... |