Discover the elegance of French colonial architecture Vietnam scattered throughout Ho Chi Minh City's central District 1. Key landmarks include the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon (officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception), built with materials imported from France, and the magnificent Saigon Central Post Office, often attributed to Gustave Eiffel's firm, with its grand arched roof and historic maps.

Don't miss the ornate Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (Municipal Theatre) on Dong Khoi Street, another beautiful example from the French colonial era. These buildings stand as beautiful remnants of Saigon's past and are essential District 1 attractions HCMC for history and architecture buffs.