Independence Palace in HCMC: Guide for First-Time Visitors

Inside a fancy meeting hall with red carpeting, comfortable chairs, and chandeliers at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Independence Palace is one of my favorite attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve been to it several times, but I came by again the other day ...
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Saigon Central Post Office: A Free Thing to Do in HCMC

Inside the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City, with a large portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the back wall.
The Saigon Central Post Office is in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in a very convenient area of District 1. It is next door to Ho Chi Minh ...
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My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam: Complete Visitor’s Guide (2026)

Some of the ruins at My Son Sanctuary in Vietnam
The My Son Sanctuary is one of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Its ruins date back to the 4th through 13th centuries. This is an excellent ...
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