Top suggestions for leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City

Located in District 11, Dam Sen Cultural Park is one of the largest amusement centres in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The amusement park consists of more than 50 wonderful games which attract plenty of visitors each year.

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Suoi Tien tourist area in District 9 is an entertainment complex with architectural styles embedded in historical images of Vietnamese legends.

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The park is open at 8 a.m. every day and 7 a.m. on special occasions, including national holidays. Admission ticket is VND120,000 for adults and VND60,000 for children.

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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in District 1 is a great place for children and their families during the public holiday.

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The zoo features more than 1,100 animals from over 120 species and several thousand plants, including many endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Book and the World Red Book.

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Travelers can visit Monkey Island in Can Gio district with tickets at VND30,000 for weekdays and VND35,000 on weekends for adults. The area is home to around 2,000 monkeys.

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Located 70km from the city centre, Thanh An Island in Can Gio districtis not only a famous tourist destination for beautiful landscapes, but also for to its tranquility.

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Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in the district of the same name. The site is a hugely popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Domy Kamsyah)

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The tunnels played an important role in major battles, including the 1968 Tet Offensive and the 1975 Great Spring Victory.

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After 1975, the tunnels were preserved, becoming a revolutionary historical relic where visitors can explore its original architecture and imagine the tough fighting and the lives of both locals and soldiers during the conflict.

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Top suggestions for leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - Dam Sen cultural park, Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, and Cu Chi Tunnels are ideal places for travelers to visit in Ho Chi Minh City during the National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1) holiday.