The Central Post Office dates back to French colonial times and was designed by Gustave Eiffel with his collaborator Marie-Alfred Foulhoux. It is located next to Notre Dame Cathedral and encourages visitors to imagine what life was like in the late 1800s. It also remains in excellent condition and fully functional. Tourists are welcome to stop by and send postcards that will serve as reminders of their trip to this rich historical site. The Central Post Office still keeps two old glue pots, which were used many years ago for attaching stamps to envelopes. Some of the building's most distinguishing features include its marble floors, two overhead maps, and a colossal portrait of Ho Chi Minh.

Set on lovely grounds with manicured trees, the airy and open Reunification Palace is a fascinating example of 1960s architecture. Many dramatic scenes from Vietnam’s modern history took place at this building; the Reunification Palace is most famous for being the site where the Vietnam War ended. In 1975, a North Vietnamese tank smashed through the building's gates, and a soldier rushed inside to fly a Viet Cong flag from the balcony. Today, it still hosts important occasions including meetings with national and international dignitaries. Unless official events are taking place, this fascinating palace remains open to visitors.

Ben Thanh Market is one of Ho Chi Minh's oldest landmarks and remains authentically Vietnamese. If you wish to shop for presents for family and friends, look no further! Here, you can find silk-smooth lacquerware, bamboo products, local handicrafts and textiles, a wide range of aromatic spices, and even electronic goods. Ben Thanh is alive with hustle and bustle -- most of its food stalls remain open until mid-afternoon, and at night, nearby restaurants swing open their doors to welcome hungry customers. Best of all, the market will give you the opportunity to mingle with the locals and enjoy daily Vietnamese life first-hand.

Ho Chi Minh's Notre Dame Cathedral, named for the Virgin Mary, was built by the French during the late 1870s and early 1880s. This elegant Catholic church is almost 200 feet high (60 m) and constructed from brick imported from Marseille, which still retains its bright red color. The cathedral's design includes two large bell towers with bronze bells, as well as exquisite stained- glass windows. There is a Virgin Mary statue located in the church's front square, and it is believed that this statue shed actual tears in 2005. Each day, numerous people visit the church to pray, light votive candles, and hope that they will see a miracle.

The War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, is a stark memorial to the Vietnam War. It includes U.S. military equipment, bombs, armored vehicles, and an immense helicopter. In addition, there are hundreds of striking exhibits and horrific photos. Each year, approximately half a million visitors visit the museum to learn about the intense suffering brought about by the war. While the War Remnants Museum is a very somber place, and these artifacts are extremely difficult to look at, they stand as powerful reminders of the importance of peace.

The 155-mile-stretch (250 km) of Cu Chi Tunnels, which were used by Northern Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, are located north of Ho Chi Minh City. These tunnels served numerous functions; they were a hiding spot from enemies, places where families lived for extended periods, storage facilities, military command centers, and hospitals. If you wish, you may try to crawl into the tunnels, although you will be startled by how narrow they are. In recent years, some of the tunnels have been slightly enlarged to allow visitors easier access.