Financial Tower

Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, presents a stark contrast to other Vietnamese cities. Its bustling, modern, and French charm is unforgettable. In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City stands a landmark building known as the 'spine of the city,' visible from anywhere in the city area. Ascending to its high-altitude observation deck, you see not only the charming scenery but also the soaring economy of the socialist country. This is the Ho Chi Minh City Financial Tower. External highlights: The shape resembles a bamboo shoot, inspired by the national flower of Vietnam - the lotus shape, and is like a rolled-up lotus leaf stretching from the ground to the sky. The full floor-to-ceiling glass design stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding buildings. Internal highlights: Take the elevator that ascends 7 meters per second, and in less than half a minute, you'll reach the observation deck. The fully transparent glass windows offer a 360-degree view of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings, overlooking the meandering Saigon River. The view outside the window is also a perfect backdrop for taking photos. The observation deck has a bar and café, as well as free seating. There are shops selling Vietnamese souvenirs and handicrafts, and a simple Ao Dai museum for guests to appreciate and understand the traditional Vietnamese costume Ao Dai. Tickets: 200,000 Vietnamese dong, about 60 RMB. It is recommended to book online, no need to pick up tickets, direct verification with the electronic voucher. Transportation: Since it is located in the city center and taxis in Vietnam are super cheap, a taxi ride within the city costs about 10 RMB. Visiting time: Suitable all day, with shade during the day and super cool inside. Going in the evening, you can wait for a sunset and see the beautiful city night view.