Commonly referred to as Ho Chi Minh Airport, Tan Son Nhat Airport is Vietnam's largest, providing travellers with an international and a domestic terminal, two runways and more than 40 flight operators

Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the War Remnants Museum is one of the Ho Chi Minh City's most popular war museums. Focusing first and foremost on the revolutionary Vietnam War, which heavily involved the American military, the museum's eight themed exhibitions are aptly displayed in the same building that once housed the United States Information Agency.

Often overshadowed by the much-praised Ben Thanh Market, Binh Tay Market brings a special charm to Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, better known to the locals as Cho Lon.

Visitors can expect to find freshly-caught seafood and just-picked produce creating a colourful perimeter around the market's outer edge, while the space behind the market walls bursts with the bright hues of bulk-goods, from herbs and spices to dried fruits and nuts. Nestled at the back, a cluster of vendors serving traditional Vietnamese are ready to refuel weary shoppers with delicious dishes.

Though typical tourist trinkets are inevitably interspersed throughout, Binh Tay Market's allure lies in its authenticity, making it a must-see attraction for travellers wanting to experience the "real" Vietnam.

Despite being a pivotal point of command in World War I and World War II, the Independence Palace is best known as a vestige of the Vietnam War and the official site of the Fall of Saigon. With a history as colourful as its opulent corridors, the Independence Palace, otherwise known as the Reunification Palace, is a marvel of mid-century architecture and an inspiring attraction for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike.

Independence Palace Opening Hours
Open to the public daily from 7:30am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 5:00pm, visitors to the Reunification Palace can explore each room at their own pace or in the company of an experienced tour guide.

Not to be confused with Tan Binh Exhibition & Convention Centre (TBECC), another of the area's principal business facilities located near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) is a spectacular venue set just beyond the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.