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The amusement park consists of more than 50 wonderful games which attract plenty of visitors each year. 
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Suoi Tien tourist area in District 9 is an entertainment complex with architectural styles embedded in historical images of Vietnamese legends.
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The park is open at 8 a.m. every day and 7 a.m. on special occasions, including national holidays. Admission ticket is VND120,000 for adults and VND60,000 for children.
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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in District 1 is a great place for children and their families during the public holiday.
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The zoo features more than 1,100 animals from over 120 species and several thousand plants, including many endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Book and the World Red Book.
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Travelers can visit Monkey Island in Can Gio district with tickets at VND30,000 for weekdays and VND35,000 on weekends for adults. The area is home to around 2,000 monkeys.
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Located 70km from the city centre, Thanh An Island in Can Gio districtis not only a  famous tourist destination for beautiful landscapes, but also for to its tranquility.
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Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in the district of the same name. The site is a hugely popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Domy Kamsyah)
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The tunnels played an important role in major battles, including the 1968 Tet Offensive and the 1975 Great Spring Victory.
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After 1975, the tunnels were preserved, becoming a revolutionary historical relic where visitors can explore its original architecture and imagine the tough fighting and the lives of both locals and soldiers during the conflict.
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