Walking Dong Khoi Street
Starting right from Oria Spa on the riverfront along the city's oldest road.
Starting right from Oria Spa on the banks of the Saigon River, you'll walk along Dong Khoi Street - the city's oldest road - to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. These two old French buildings sit directly across from each other; you just cross the street to get from one to the other.
From there it's a short walk to Independence Palace, before the route closes at the War Remnants Museum.
The order isn't random. You begin with the beauty of French colonial architecture, pass through the place that marked the end of the war, and finish where the fullest story of what this country has been through is told. It's a narrative that moves from light to profound, rather than four disconnected stops.
Going in the morning also means avoiding the harshest sun - you'll be done by midday, with the entire afternoon still free.
Experience Highlights
Curated moments capturing the authentic spirit, memory, and grace of Saigon.
French Colonial Icons
Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office sitting directly across from each other.
Profound Historical Narrative
Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum forming one continuous narrative.
Detailed Itinerary
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM (about 3.5 hours)
8:00 - 8:30
Start from Oria Spa on the riverbank, walk along Dong Khoi Street
8:30 - 9:45
Explore Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
9:45 - 10:45
Walk to and explore Independence Palace
10:45 - 11:30
Conclude at War Remnants Museum with the fullest story of Vietnam
“anyone short on time who still wants to understand Saigon beyond just the photographs.”
Ready to Experience Saigon?
Three packages, three levels of experience, all arranged in advance by Oria Spa so you never have to work out the logistics. Just pick the one that fits the time you have - Oria Spa handles the rest.
Oria Spa — 01 Ngo Duc Ke, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (By Saigon River)