Independence Palace or Reunification Palace is one of the must-see attractions when visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the heart of District 1, Independence Palace is both ancient and modern, and has long been one of the symbols of the city. On weekends or major holidays such as April 30, Independence Palace is often full of visitors.
Must-try Dishes!
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Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese savoury sizzling pancake)
Bánh Xèo is a crispy, turmeric-coloured pancake made from rice flour, stuffed with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts and mushrooms. It’s…
Bún thịt nướng (Grilled pork with vermicelli)
This dish features rice vermicelli noodles topped with grilled pork (sometimes grilled pork roll), fresh herbs, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts,…
Cơm Tấm (Broken-rice with grilled pork and egg)
Cơm Tấm literally means “broken rice” (rice grains fractured during processing), and in HCMC it has been elevated into a…
Pho (HCMC style)
Phở is Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup: fragrant rice noodles immersed in a fragrant beef or chicken broth, topped with sliced…
Special Events
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Ho Chi Minh City River Festival
Time: Late May to early June (e.g., 31 May – 10 June 2024) and subsequent editions.The 2025 edition is scheduled…
Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival
Time: Annually, typically in March. For example the 10th edition in 2024 ran from March 7–17. Location: The festival takes…
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival
Time: typically early April (for example the 2025 edition took place 3–6 April 2025). Location: 23/9 Park, District 1, Ho…
