Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon/HoChiMinh City (must see)
Soaring above District 1 like a futuristic lotus reaching for the sky, Bitexco Financial Tower is one of Saigon鈥檚 most striking modern landmarks. Designed by Carlos Zapata Studio with French firm AREP, its neo-futuristic form 鈥� with a helipad jutting out from its side 鈥� is meant to echo Vietnam鈥檚 national flower. It opened in 2010, stands 262.5 meters tall with 68 floors above ground (plus basements), and was once the tallest building in Vietnam.
Inside you鈥檒l find Icon68, a six-floor shopping and entertainment complex at the base of the tower. It鈥檚 home to fashion labels, caf茅s, a multipurpose food court, and a cinema 鈥� perfect for when you need a break from walking.
On higher levels, there are upscale restaurants and lounges that offer both global cuisine and rooftop views.
The real draw is the Saigon Skydeck on the 49th floor, about 178-180 meters up. Here you get 360-degree views of the city鈥檚 skyline, the Saigon River, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and beyond. It鈥檚 a fantastic place for sunrise, sunset, or city-lights photography.
Did you know? The helipad on the 52nd floor extends out from the main structure 鈥� 22 meters past the building鈥檚 edge, making it one of the most visually dramatic architectural features in Saigon.
Inside you鈥檒l find Icon68, a six-floor shopping and entertainment complex at the base of the tower. It鈥檚 home to fashion labels, caf茅s, a multipurpose food court, and a cinema 鈥� perfect for when you need a break from walking.
On higher levels, there are upscale restaurants and lounges that offer both global cuisine and rooftop views.
The real draw is the Saigon Skydeck on the 49th floor, about 178-180 meters up. Here you get 360-degree views of the city鈥檚 skyline, the Saigon River, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and beyond. It鈥檚 a fantastic place for sunrise, sunset, or city-lights photography.
Did you know? The helipad on the 52nd floor extends out from the main structure 鈥� 22 meters past the building鈥檚 edge, making it one of the most visually dramatic architectural features in Saigon.
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Bitexco Financial Tower on Map
Sight Name: Bitexco Financial Tower
Sight Location: Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam (See walking tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam (See walking tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Historical Religious Sites
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Long before colonial buildings and skyscrapers,... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles