District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Name: District 3
Address: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

#66 among attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

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District 3 is an urban district of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Together with District 1, District 3 is considered the bustling heart of the city, with a multitude of businesses, religious sites, historical buildings and tourist attractions. ()

Local name: Quận 3 Area: 1.93 mi²Coordinates: 10°46'56"N, 106°40'37"E

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Quận 3 (Phường 9)Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

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District 3 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, NowZone, Xá Lợi Pagoda.

1.3 miE
Prominent government center during war
Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City
33 min walk • Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace, stands as a historical and architectural landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This iconic building serves as a symbol of the country's turbulent past, particularly during the Vietnam War.
1 miE
Military equipment and photos on display
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City
27 min walk • The War Remnants Museum stands as a stark reminder of the harrowing history of the Vietnam War, situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established on September 4, 1975, this museum serves as a testament to the resilience of the Vietnamese people and the...
1.3 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
NowZone, Ho Chi Minh City
33 min walk • NowZone Fashion Mall stands as a contemporary shopping haven amidst the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This modern shopping center offers a diverse array of retail experiences spread across its multiple floors, catering to the needs of fashion-forward...
0.7 miSE
Buddhist pagoda with a unique history
Xá Lợi Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City
17 min walk • The Xá Lợi Pagoda stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As a significant temple in the heart of one of the country's most vibrant cities, this pagoda is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of peace...
1 miNE
Catholic church with a pink facade
Tân Định Church, Ho Chi Minh City
27 min walk • Tân Định Church is an iconic landmark situated in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Known for its distinctive pink façade, this Catholic church is a beacon of faith and history in the heart of the city. Built by the French colonists in the late 19th...
0.8 miS
Temple, Buddhist temple
Việt Nam Quốc Tự, Ho Chi Minh City
20 min walk • The Việt Nam Quốc Tự is located on February 3rd Blvd. District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The pagoda, seven stories tall, is full of colorful, oversized statues of religious figures. On the first and fifteenth of the month, the pagoda opens up its third and seventh floors to the public.
0.7 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm, Ho Chi Minh City
18 min walk • Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda is a pagoda in an area of 6,000 square metres at 339, Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa street, Ward 7, District 3 Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first pagoda in Vietnam to be built in Vietnamese traditional architecture style but with concrete. The highest structure in this pagoda is the 7-story, 40-metre-high tower.
1.2 miS
Temple
Ấn Quang Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City
31 min walk • An Quang Pagoda in Master Van Hanh Street is a meeting place for Vietnamese Buddhist leaders in Ho Chi Minh City and is a site of the Institute for Dharma Propagation.
1 miNE
10°47'24"N • 106°41'24"E
Tan Dinh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Flea market
1.4 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Southeastern Armed Forces Museum Military Zone 7, Ho Chi Minh City
37 min walk • The Southeastern Armed Forces Museum Military Zone 7 is a military museum located at 247 Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Banh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It covers all Vietnamese resistance to foreign occupation from the Chinese occupation, the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War and the Cambodian–Vietnamese War.
1.2 miNE
10°47'36"N • 106°41'24"E
Craig Thomas Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City
30 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Which popular attractions are close to District 3?

Nearby attractions include Xá Lợi Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City (17 min walk), Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm, Ho Chi Minh City (18 min walk), Kieu Dam Monastery, Ho Chi Minh City (19 min walk), Việt Nam Quốc Tự, Ho Chi Minh City (20 min walk).

How to get to District 3 by public transport?

The nearest stations to District 3:

Train

Saigon Railway Station (1 min walk)
Hòa Hưng (1 min walk)

Bus

Ngã 4 CMT8 • Lines: 150 (16 min walk)
Bệnh viện Bình Dân • Lines: 150 (16 min walk)