Things to do in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

A powerful museum about the American War that draws more than half a million visitors a year. It is a confronting reminder of the horrors of war.

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A striking pastel-pink church in central Saigon that blends Gothic, Renaissance and Roman architectural styles. It is still a working church, so visitors can't go inside during mass hours.

"A striking pastel-pink church in central Saigon that blends Gothic, Renaissance and Roman architectu"

An octagonal lake that is a favourite gathering spot for locals. A legend says its bronze turtle was built to pin down the tail of a mythical dragon whose head lay at the Independence Palace.

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A house in a hidden alley where nearly two tons of Viet Cong weapons were concealed for attacks during the 1968 Tet Offensive. Open to visitors since 2018, it displays artifacts of the Saigon Special Forces.

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A memorial to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists. It features a bronze statue of the monk seated in the lotus position on a granite pedestal.

"A memorial to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists. "

An authentic sidewalk breakfast spot with tiny stools, known for op la: fried eggs with ham and grilled onions served in a pan with bread.

"An authentic sidewalk breakfast spot with tiny stools, known for op la: fried eggs with ham and gril"