Top 5 Attractions To Visit Near EMG Education Within A Radius Of 1 Km
EMG Education is located between two central traffic roads of District 3, from here you can explore the most attractive places in Ho Chi Minh City within a radius of just 1 km. Surprise right? Let’s explore those 5 wonderful places.
1/ The War Remnants Museum
The museum was opened in 1975 in order to save heroic evidence of the Vietnamese people in their struggle against the invading forces, at the same time to denounce crimes and highlight the dire consequences of the war of aggression.
It contains exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War. Currently the museum holds more than 20,000 documents and artifacts. Every year, millions of visitors come here to visit and find about a historical period of the Vietnam war.
- Location: 28 Vo Van Tan Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, HCMC
- Opening hours: Monday – Friday (7:30 am – 11:30 am); Weekend (7:30 am – 4:30 pm)
- Price: 40.000 VND/person (about 2 USD)
2/ Independence Palace
In 1858, the French colonialists opened fire to attack Da Nang, starting the war to invade Vietnam. In 1868, the French government began to design and build in the center of Saigon a mansion as a residence for the Governor of Cochinchina, it was called Norodom Palace (Independence Palace).
It used to be the presidential residence, offering visitors wartime room tours back to the 19th century. Not only considered the symbol of Vietnam national independence, it is also recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. Nowadays, the Independence Palace has become one of the indispensable tourist destinations and the venue for special events.
- Location: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, HCMC
- Opening hours: Everyday from 07:30-11:30 and 13:00-16:00
- Price: 40.000 VND/person (About 2 USD)
3/ Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon
According to the article in Business Insider (USA), Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon is modeled after Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, is one of the 19 most beautiful churches in the world.
Designed by French Architect Jules Bourard and built between 1877 and 1879, until 1880 officially launched, this work is considered a special version of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Nearly 140 years have passed since the inauguration and despite many impacts, Notre Dame Cathedral remains intact, becoming a work not only of religious significance but also a symbol of the city.
- Location: 01 Cong Xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
- Opening hours: Everyday (6 am – 8 pm). Note: Notre Dame Cathedral is currently under construction, so you can only observe from the outside, it’s not available to visit inside.
- Price: Free entrance
4/ The Ho Chi Minh City Book Street
After more than 5 years of establishment (January 9th 2016), Ho Chi Minh City Book Street at Nguyen Van Binh Street, District 1 is increasingly bustling, especially on weekends.
The book street has attracted more and more audiences of the city as domestic and foreign tourists.
- Location: Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC
- Opening hours: Everyday (8 am – 10 pm)
- Price: Free entrance
5/ Saigon Central Post Office
It is one of the typical architectural works of the city. This work was built from the years 1886 – 1891 according to the project of a French architect in European style combining Asian decoration.
With its unique architecture, the central post office of Saigon is not only a point to serve people but also become an attractive tourist destination for domestic and international tourists.
- Location: 2 Cong xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
- Opening hours: Everyday (7 am – 7 pm)
- Price: Free entrance
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