The Saigon Botanical Gardens is one of the first projects undertaken by the French after they established Cochinchina as a colony. Though once one of the finest such gardens in Asia, the Saigon Botanical Gardens are now only a pleasant place for a stroll under giant tropical trees. Still, you can find about 2,000 trees including Chinese incense-cedar, a bonsai forest and a large greenhouse full of purple orchids. The emphasis is now on fun fair with kid’s rides, a fun house, miniature train, house of mirrors and such. Another plus point about going to the Saigon Botanical Gardens is you can also visit the Saigon Zoo, Hung Vuong Temple and the History Museum which are all within the same compound.

 

The map below gives a good idea of the vast attraction found at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. After entering the main gate, the History Museum and Hung Vuong Temple are immediately on your both sides. Walk a little further down, buy the US$0.40 ticket and you’ll have the Saigon Zoo and Saigon Botanical Gardens in front of you.

 

The images below are some of the species of plants and things you’ll see at the Saigon Botanical Gardens.

 

The Saigon Botanical Gardens is very popular with Vietnam school’s excursions. If you happen to be there at the right time, you will be meeting these cute Vietnam children.

 

Don’t be surprised to find dinosaurs in the Saigon Botanical Gardens.

 

Tip: If you are lazy to walk, use one of the trains. I think it cost only US$1.

 

Saigon Botanical Gardens address: Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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