Historic attractions drive HCM City’s tourism

  • The Opera House possesses the elegant and aesthetic characteristics of French Colonial architecture. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The Opera House possesses the elegant and aesthetic characteristics of French Colonial architecture. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The Ben Thanh market - a well-known check-in destination for tourists to the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The Ben Thanh market - a well-known check-in destination for tourists to the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The Ben Thanh market - a well-known check-in destination for tourists to the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The Ben Thanh market - a well-known check-in destination for tourists to the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The headquarter building of the municipal People's Committee is recognized as national architectural relic. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The headquarter building of the municipal People's Committee is recognized as national architectural relic. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural buildings in the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural buildings in the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
  • The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural buildings in the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
    The Central Post Office is one of the most famous architectural buildings in the city. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Historical sites in Ho Chi Minh City are playing a significant role in boosting the tourism sector. According to the HCM City Department of Tourism, historical tourism generates approximately 41 percent of the tourism sector’s GDP. Around 56 percent of international tourists express interest in cultural tourism, while 28 percent of domestic tourists are also drawn to this aspect. Currently, HCM City boasts 188 recognised historical sites, including two special national heritage sites, 58 national heritage sites, and 128 city-level heritage sites. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt

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