Lantern Street in District 5 – The Mid-Autumn Festival in Ho Chi Minh City
Discover Lantern Street in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City – the most vibrant place to experience the Mid-Autumn Festival. Join Saigon on Motorbike tours to explore colorful lanterns, festive vibes, and rich cultural heritage.
The Poppy Flower of Saigon’s Customs House: A Silent Witness of the Opium Era
The Customs House in Ho Chi Minh City bears carved poppy flowers, a reminder of the opium trade that once financed French Indochina. Behind its colonial elegance lies a dark history of addiction, profit, and the struggle for independence.
Thu Ngu Flagpole: A Historical Symbol by the Saigon River
Standing gracefully along the Saigon River for more than 159 years, the Thu Ngu Flagpole is one of the city’s oldest and most iconic landmarks. It has witnessed countless transformations of Saigon—from its colonial days to the modern, vibrant Ho Chi Minh City we know today.
The Castle of the Rubber Princess
Discover the hidden “Rubber Princess” Castle in Saigon — a century-old Indochine gem and the legacy of Vietnam’s pioneering female entrepreneur.
The Neighborhood That Stepped Out of a Song
Discover the hidden Nha Truoc Ba residential block in Ho Chi Minh City — a tiny French-built neighborhood filled with poetic architecture, urban legends, and the quiet beauty of old Saigon.
Saigon Central Prison: A Journey from Colonial Dungeon to Hall of Knowledge and Patriotism
The Saigon Central Prison (Maison Centrale de Saigon) was a notorious colonial jail that served as a "university" for Vietnamese revolutionaries, including Lý Tự Trọng and Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai.