Ho Chi Minh was formerly called Saigon and had this name prior to 1975. Many people still know it by this more memorable name. The city has a number of must-see sights, many of which display beautiful colonial French architecture. With flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh city, you have chances to explore all of them. The following are some beautiful and unique spots you must visit while in Ho Chi Minh City.
If you are up to shopping, do not miss the Ben Thanh Market. This market is close to the backpackers’ area of Pham Ngu Lao, which is considered to be a central area popular among visitors. You can find practically everything you need or could want in this market, but be sure to bargain for the best price within reasonable limits. The market was established by the French, and the main entrance, with its belfry and clock, has become a symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. There is only one way to visit this market, it is to book flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City.
City Hall also is known as People Committee, located at the end of Nguyen Hue Street and was built in French colonial style, modeled on the Hotel de Ville in Paris. It is a working government building and not open to the public or tourists, but the building is quite impressive, especially beautiful at night when illuminated. Opposite the People Committee is a little park with a statue of “Uncle Ho” (Ho Chi Minh). Perhaps not as beautiful as the City Hall, but an interesting monument to take a look. Are you still thinking? You should book a flight from Colombo to Sai Gon to experience all of it in Ho Chi Minh City.
Reunification Palace is also known as Thong Nhat Conference Hall, the Reunification Palace is the Presidential Palace. It was built in 1865 and designed by Western-trained architect Ngo Viet Thu. The five-story building consists of 100 rooms and chambers decorated with the finest modern Vietnamese arts and crafts. The most interesting part of the building is probably the basement containing a network of tunnels, a telecommunication center, and a war room. The fresh air here will bring moments of great pleasure and serenity for visitors that make their decision to book flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh’s Chinatown is known as Cho Lon. As with Chinese districts in San Francisco, London, New York or Bangkok, Cho Lon is one of the oldest and most mysterious parts of Ho Chi Minh City. Cho Lon means big market, and the best place to begin your visit is at the enormous Binh Tay Market, architected in Chinese style with a great clock tower in the center. This is an interesting place for those who intend to book flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the international airport in South Vietnam, also the largest airport in Vietnam. Located 8 km to the north of Ho Chi Minh City in Tan Binh District, Tan Son Nhat International Airport is an important transport hub of South Vietnam. After stopping at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you can take a taxi to the city center and enjoy your days there.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Vietnam |
Thai Smile Airways -> 351 USD | Singapore Airlines -> 396 USD | Srilankan Airlines -> 302 USD | Malindo Airways <-> 291 USD |
There are many Airlines provide flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City such as Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, and others. There is one flight flying from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City every day. And the flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City are usually 7 h 45m long.
Flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City schedule
Airlines |
Departure |
Arrival |
Duration |
China Eastern |
00:10 CMB |
16:00 SGN |
14h 20m 1 Stop |
Malaysia |
00:15 CMB |
10:00 SGN |
8h 15m 1 Stop |
Srilankan |
00:15 CMB |
10:00 SGN |
8h 15m 1 Stop |
Malindo Air |
00:25 CMB |
15:25 SGN |
13h 30m 1 Stop |
Cathay Pacific |
00:40 CMB |
17:00 SGN |
14h 50m 1 Stop |
The ticket price for flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City ranges from $295 to $375. Prices shown for cheap flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City are only for reference. For more information visit AloTrip.com.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nightlife scene is different in every district. All venues that play live music close soon after midnight due to Vietnam’s laws. If you’re looking for partying expereince, District 1’s rooftop bars and swanky nightclubs are open until 03:00 or later, offering excellent service, dance tunes, stylish ambiance and panoramic views of the vibrant city. Moving down several kilometers into Districts 3 and 5, Saigon’s Pham Ngu Lao is lined with a bustling street of bars and pubs, cheap food and casual ambiance. This area is a great option for backpackers looking to mingle with fun-loving locals. Book flights from Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City at AloTrip.com to experience it all
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