✅Route:
➠Pink Church
➠Saigon Central Post Office
➠Ho Chi Minh City Hall
➠Municipal Theatre
➠Café Apartment
➠Internet-famous Chocolate
➠Boat ride at the square
➠Bitexco Financial Tower Observation Deck
➠Fine Arts Museum
➠Ben Thanh Market
➠Backpacker Street
➠Pham Ngu Lao Street
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✅Pink Church (Nhà thờ Giáo xứ Tân Định)
The pink walls give a very warm feeling; the best spot for taking photos is on the 3rd floor balcony of the opposite restaurant (Ola Hale Restaurant & Bar), and their smoothies are also very good.

✅Saigon Central Post Office
Full name “Saigon Central Post Office”, buy your postcards, and purchase stamps on the left (there might be a queue), the stamp price is 29,500 VND, but they will charge 30,000 VND (note: no change given)! After sticking the stamp, just put the postcard in their box; opening hours ⏰ Monday to Saturday 07:30-18:00, Sunday 08:00-17:00.

✅Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Reserve for a visit on the last weekend of each month! After a successful reservation, you can visit for free at the designated time.
✅Municipal Theatre
An exterior sight, as you cannot enter unless attending a performance! No photography allowed during performances!
✅Café Apartment
A former apartment building turned into a tourist attraction, you can take photos from the street; if you go inside, the elevator costs 3,000 VND, but the owner of a specific café will refund the elevator fee if you make a purchase.

✅Internet-famous Chocolate (Maison Marou Saigon)
One of the most famous chocolates in Vietnam, it has a slightly sour taste due to the retention of the original cocoa flavor, even the milk chocolate is sour! The price is a bit high, but still acceptable, around 150,000 VND for dark chocolate.
✅Bitexco Financial Tower Observation Deck
Bitexco Financial Tower, one of the landmarks of Ho Chi Minh, the observation deck is on the 49th floor, offering a view over the city and the Saigon River; ticket price 240,000 VND (around 61 RMB on a certain group-buying site).

✅Fine Arts Museum
Very charming style, but surprisingly no air conditioning! Tip: Only the room with national treasure paintings has air conditioning! None of the others do. There is also a rumor about this house! Remember to search for it, ladies!
✅Ben Thanh Market
A treasure trove of a general market, all kinds of things can be found here, the downside is that it’s quite stuffy inside!

✅Pham Ngu Lao Street
A paradise for men, known for its lively nightlife.



This travel route sounds amazing! I especially love the idea of visiting the Pink Church and getting those Insta-worthy shots, plus the nearby café with delicious smoothies sounds perfect for a quick break. Definitely adding Ben Thanh Market and Backpacker Street to my must-visit list for some local flavor!
This travel route sounds amazing! I especially love the idea of visiting the Pink Church and getting those Insta-worthy shots from the balcony. The mix of historical sites, cafes, and markets seems perfect for soaking in the local culture. Definitely adding these spots to my itinerary next time I visit HCMC!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I agree, the Pink Church is a must-visit spot for both its charm and photo opportunities. I’m thrilled you found the route helpful—it really captures the vibrant spirit of HCMC. Safe travels, and enjoy every moment exploring those hidden gems!