Ấp Hai
District of Tân Thuận Đông
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was a joint-service Command of the United States Department of Defense. MACV was created on 8 February 1962, in response to the increase in United States military assistance to South Vietnam.

Located at 10.7828, 106.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military units and formations of the Vietnam War, Commands of the United States Armed Forces, United States military presence in other countries

Thich Quang Duc

Thich is a Buddhist honorary title. Quang Duc, is descriptive of meritorious attributes; see dharma name. Thich Quang Duc, was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11 June 1963. Quang Duc was protesting about the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government led by Ngo Dinh Diem. Photos of his self-immolation were circulated widely across the world and brought attention to the policies of the Diệm government.

Located at 10.7752, 106.687 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1897 births, 1963 deaths, Suicides by self-immolation, People from Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnamese Buddhist monks, Buddhist crisis, History of South Vietnam, Mahayanan Buddhist monks, Monks and nuns who committed suicide, Suicides in Vietnam, Buddhist martyrs, 1963 in Vietnam, Black-and-white photographs, Date of birth missing, Filmed suicides, Vietnamese people of the Vietnam War

Reunification Palace

Reunification Palace (Vietnamese: Dinh Thống Nhất) formerly known as Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập), built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was the site of the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.

Located at 10.7769, 106.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Government buildings completed in 1966, Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, History of Ho Chi Minh City, Presidential palaces, Office buildings in Vietnam, Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Palaces in Vietnam

Saigon River

The Saigon River (Vietnamese: Sông Sài Gòn) is a river located in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia, flows south and south-southeast for about 140 miles (225 km) and empties into the Nha Be River, which in its turn empties into the East Sea some 20 km north-east of the Mekong Delta.

Located at 10.75, 106.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saigon River, Rivers of Dong Nai Province, Rivers of Ho Chi Minh City, Rivers of Cambodia, International rivers of Asia

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica (Vietnamese: Vương cung thánh đường Đức Bà Sài Gòn or Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn, French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon), officially Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception (Vietnamese: Vương cung thánh đường Chính tòa Đức Mẹ Vô nhiễm Nguyên tội) is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880.

Located at 10.7797, 106.699 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam, Roman Catholic Church in Vietnam, Clock towers, Churches in Vietnam, Religious buildings completed in 1877, 19th-century church buildings, Populated places in Ho Chi Minh City, Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

Municipal Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City

The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát lớn Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh; French: Opėra de Saigon), is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Built in 1897 by French architect Ferret Eugene as the Opėra de Saigon, the 800 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956.

Located at 10.7765, 106.703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam, Opera houses in Vietnam, Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Music venues completed in 1897

Rex Hotel

The Rex Hotel (Vietnamese: Khách Sạn Rex) is a famous luxury and business hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 284-room, five-story building is located in District 1 of the city, close to the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and the Municipal Theatre. In 2003, the Rex Hotel underwent extension and renovation works in its architecture, interior design and engineering services. Rex Hotel is owned by the state-owned enterprise Saigon Tourist.

Located at 10.7758, 106.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Commercial buildings completed in 1927, Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Hotels established in 1959

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum (Vietnamese: Bảo tàng chứng tích chiến tranh) is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. It primarily contains exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War.

Located at 10.7795, 106.692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Vietnam War museums, Military and war museums in Vietnam, Museums in Ho Chi Minh City, Communist propaganda

Saigon Central Post Office

Saigon Central Post Office (Vietnamese: Bưu điện Trung tâm Sài Gòn) is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's main church. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a Gothic architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction.

Located at 10.78, 106.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Clock towers, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam, Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Hall

Ho Chi Minh City Hall or Hôtel de Ville de Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Head office - Trụ sở Ủy ban Nhân dân Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) was built in 1902-1908 in a French colonial style for the then city of Saigon. It was renamed after 1975 as Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Illuminated at night, the building is not opened to the public or for tourists. A statue of the namesake is found in park next to the building.

Located at 10.7764, 106.701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Clock towers, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam, Office buildings in Vietnam, Government buildings completed in 1908, Seats of local government

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

As one of the oldest zoos in the world, established 133 years ago, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is the home of many rare orchids, ornamental plants, and over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is a cultural place of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It was ranked eighth among the oldest zoos in the world. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is located on 2B Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, T.P. Ho Chi Minh City.

Located at 10.7881, 106.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, 1865 establishments, Zoos, Botanical gardens

Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Hồ Chí Minh City Museum is a historical site in Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. The museum is situated at the corner of Lý Tự Trọng and Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa streets, near Reunification Palace, originally known as Independence Palace.

Located at 10.7761, 106.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Ho Chi Minh City, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam

Ton Duc Thang University

Ton Duc Thang University (Vietnamese language: Đại học Tôn Đức Thắng is a university in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The university was founded in 1997, under the management of Viet Nam General Federation of Labor and named after Tôn Đức Thắng, who was Vice-President of Vietnam from 1960 to 1969 under the presidency of Ho Chi Minh and later became President of Vietnam from 1969 to 1980.

Located at 10.7924, 106.711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Universities in Vietnam

Bến Thành Market

Bến Thành Market is a large marketplace in the downtown area of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and one of symbols of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài, and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.

Located at 10.7731, 106.698 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Retail markets in Ho Chi Minh City, Clock towers, Buildings and structures completed in 1912

Saigon Bridge

Saigon Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Saigon River, connecting Binh Thanh District and District 2, on Hanoi Highway. This bridge is one of the most important gateways for vehicles traveling from northern and central Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City since it is the only bridge linking District 1 to the new downtown Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2. In 2008, there will be more connections between these two districts by Thu Thiem Bridge, Saigon River Tunnel.

Located at 10.7989, 106.727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Ho Chi Minh City, Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Road bridges in Vietnam, Bridges over the Saigon River, Bridges completed in 1961

Thu Thiem Bridge

Thủ Thiêm Bridge is a 6-lane bridge in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city of Vietnam, opened in 2008. The bridge links District 2 with Binh Thanh District, near downtown District 1. This bridge is an important link between existing downtown of Ho Chi Minh City with Thu Thiem New Urban Area. The cost estimate for construction of the bridge was US $60 million, implemented by a consortium of Vietnamese contractors.

Located at 10.7858, 106.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road bridges in Vietnam, Transport in Ho Chi Minh City, Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Bridges completed in 2008

1962 South Vietnamese Independence Palace bombing

The 1962 South Vietnamese Independence Palace bombing in Saigon was an aerial attack on 27 February 1962 by two dissident Vietnam Air Force pilots, Second Lieutenant Nguyễn Văn Cử and First Lieutenant Phạm Phú Quốc. The pilots targeted the Independence Palace, the official residence of the President of South Vietnam, with the aim of assassinating President Ngô Đình Diệm and his immediate family, who acted as his political advisors.

Located at 10.7769, 106.695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1962 in Vietnam, 1960s coups d'état and coup attempts, Assassination attempts, Conflicts in 1962, Murder in 1962, Military coups in South Vietnam, Mutinies, Ngo Dinh Diem, History of Ho Chi Minh City, Attempted coups, Airstrikes

District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

District 2, in which the new province of Thu Thiem is located, is a district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the most potential. In the past, District 2 has been one of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City due to the separation of the Saigon River. However, it is now the new hope for the government of Ho Chi Minh City. Since the construction of the Thu Thiem Bridge and Thu Thiem Tunnel was announced a couple of years ago, District 2 has seen more change than ever.

Located at 10.7808, 106.757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Ho Chi Minh City

Southeast (Vietnam)

Đông Nam Bộ (literally "South-eastern region") is a region in Vietnam. This region includes one municipality, Ho Chi Minh City; and five provinces: Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, Binh Phuoc and Tay Ninh. The two southern provinces Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan are sometimes seen as part of the Southeast region. This region is the most economically developed region in Vietnam.

Located at 10.75, 106.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Southeast (Vietnam), Regions of Vietnam, Geography of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City ITC fire

The Ho Chi Minh City ITC Inferno, one of the deadliest peacetime disasters in Vietnam, was a fire that occurred on October 29, 2002, at the International Trade Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial center of the country. The building was a six-story business building that housed a luxurious department store, a disco and offices of several foreign companies. The fire claimed 60 lives and injured a further 100.

Located at 10.7739, 106.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disasters in Vietnam, 2002 fires, 2002 in Vietnam

Hotel Majestic (Saigon)

The Hotel Majestic is a historic luxury hotel located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Built for local Chinese businessman Hui Bon Hoa in 1925 in a French Colonial and classical French Riviera styles. It is located at 1 Dong Khoi Street, formerly rue Catinat. After 1975, the hotel name was changed to Mekong Hotel (Khách Sạn Cửu Long): and it became a government guest house.

Located at 10.7731, 106.706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ho Chi Minh City, Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Hotels established in 1925, French Colonial architecture in Vietnam

Franco-Vietnamese Hospital

FV Hospital Franco-Vietnamese Hospital (FVH) - is a modern private healthcare facility in the southern part of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was established and inaugurated in 2003 by a group of French doctors with the support of the World Bank. The hospital has 200 beds and provides healthcare services for acceptable Vietnam prices. The facility also organizes training for nurses, medical students and doctors in the premises of the hospital.

Located at 10.7323, 106.718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Hospitals in Vietnam, Hospitals established in 2003, 2003 establishments in Vietnam

Citadel of Saigon

The Citadel of Saigon also known as the Citadel of Gia Dinh was a late 18th century fortress that stood in Saigon (also known in the 19th century as Gia Dinh, now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam from its construction in 1790 until its destruction in February 1859. It was destroyed in a French naval bombardment as part of the colonisation of southern Vietnam which became the French colony of Cochinchina.

Located at 10.78, 106.699 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Ho Chi Minh City, Military history of Vietnam, Forts in Vietnam, Infrastructure completed in 1790, Cochinchina Campaign

Khánh Hội

Khánh Hội is a commune (xã) and village in U Minh District, Ca Mau Province, in Vietnam.

Located at 10.75, 106.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Ca Mau Province, Communes of Ca Mau Province

United States Embassy, Saigon

The United States Embassy in Saigon was first established in May 1950, and moved into a new building on a more secure compound in 1967. The embassy was the scene of a number of significant events of the Vietnam War, most notably the Vietcong attack during the Tet Offensive which helped turn American public opinion against the war, and the helicopter evacuation during the Fall of Saigon.

Located at 10.7705, 106.705 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1975 in Vietnam, History of Ho Chi Minh City, History of South Vietnam, Tourism in Vietnam, Vietnam War, Vietnam War memorials, Vietnam War sites, United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War, Diplomatic missions of the United States, United States–Vietnam relations, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States