50 years after the National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), many "red addresses" in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Independence Palace, Cu Chi tunnels, War Remnants Museum... still retain their historical value and become attractive destinations for tourists. Ho Chi Minh City is trying to promote the development of return-to-origin tours, introduced new products and special stimulus programs to attract a large number of domestic and international tourists. Saigon tours
The attraction of "red addresses"
Located in the heart of the city named after president Ho, the Independence Palace (Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1) is an important historical witness of April 30, 1975. It was here that on April 30, 1975, a tank pulled down the main gate to enter the palace, marking the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign and the complete unification of the country. Today, this building has become a symbol of peace and independence.
Passing through the historic gate, visitors can see with their own eyes the offices and reception rooms that have been preserved intact, along with the underground bunker system, maps, and communication equipment of the old Saigon government. All of these take visitors back in time to the turbulent historical years.
Not far from the Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum on Vo Van Tan Street (District 3) is a place to preserve artifacts, documents, and images of the crimes and devastating consequences of the Vietnam War. More than 20,000 original images, documents, and artifacts are preserved and displayed, carrying great documentary and artistic values, deeply moving many visitors.
Not only a "red address", the War Remnants Museum is also a famous global tourist destination, being in the Top 10 most attractive museums in Asia voted by travel site TripAdvisor in 2012.
Leaving the city center, visitors who want to learn more about the war can join the journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site - a "wonder" located in the heroic steel land. This tunnel system has a total length of 250km, was dug by the army and people of Cu Chi, used throughout the two wars and was a solid base for the Southern Liberation Army to attack the center of Saigon.
Coming to this "underground city", visitors can hear about the exploits of the army and people of Cu Chi, and try crawling inside the tunnels to feel the hardship and resilience of the soldiers of the past.
The Cu Chi Tunnels historical site is not only an attractive tourist destination but also a meeting place, a place to revisit the old battlefield full of emotion for veterans from all over the country. Thanks to its profound historical significance and unique appeal, the Cu Chi Tunnels historical site is being submitted by Ho Chi Minh City to UNESCO for recognition as a World Cultural Heritage.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Department launched many new attractive products. This is an opportunity for the city’s tourism industry to honor historical values, while welcoming visitors with the hospitality that is a characteristic of the people of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City.
Accordingly, the Department of Tourism and local travel agencies prepared a variety of products to attract tourists during the April 30 holiday this year. Many historical tours have been newly designed or have new experiences, combining visits to relics with hands-on interactive activities, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of national history. The products have also been diversified to suit many audiences, from students to veterans, the elderly and international tourists.
In addition, hundreds of travel and accommodation businesses participated in the stimulus program "50 golden days - Discover the hospitable and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City", offering many incentive programs for tourists such as discounts on historical-themed inner-city tours, night museum tickets, hotel - food combos, souvenirs... This is an effort to create attraction for Ho Chi Minh City tourism on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, while aiming at the goal of sustainable development of cultural - historical tourism.
Highlighted among the new products are the “return to the origin” tours recreating the journey of 50 years of unification, introduced by leading travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City. For example, Saigontourist Travel Company launched the “50 years - Return to the beloved South” tour exclusively for veterans to revisit the old battlefields combined with a tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Viet lux Company pioneered the development of inter-provincial “Return to the origin” tours rich in experiences.
It is expected tol be one of the city's signature products and create a meaningful impression on tourists from other provinces, cities and internationally on this occasion.
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