Art and History of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
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Immerse yourself in the complex narrative of Vietnam through its most evocative galleries and archives. You will wander through presidential bunkers, colonial villas, and unexpected urban installations. This walk offers a deep dive into the city's creative soul and its turbulent past.
The walk
Independence Palace
The site where a tank crashed through the gates to end the Vietnam War.
War Remnants Museum
A former US intelligence headquarters documenting the human cost of the Indochina and Vietnam Wars.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
A Baroque palace that served as the final residence of Ngô Đình Diệm and a revolving door for wartime powers.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Flyover Starry Sky Art Museum
Flyover Starry Sky Art Museum
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History
HCMC History Museum
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