Ho Chi Minh City Attraction: Saigon Skydeck @ Bitexco Financial Tower

Saigon Skydeck @ Bitexco Financial Tower, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Get an unparallelled panoramic view of the whole of Ho Chi Minh City from one of the highest viewing points, Bitexco Financial Tower’s Observation Tower (Saigon Sky Deck), on Level 49.

Saigon Skydeck Observatory is equipped with 360-degree binoculars

The best time to be there is just before sunset, so that you can catch the sky in its glorious orange hues in stunning 360° views, as the observatory is equipped with binoculars that make a sweeping 360-degree as well as turning up and down at 50 degrees.

yours truly takes a photo with a mural of Bitexco Financial Tower

From here, you can even take a photo with Landmark 81 super-tall skyscraper, the country’s tallest building, as backdrop.

two tourists admire Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building — two tourists admire Landmark 81, Vietnam’s tallest building

Although Bitexco Financial Tower stands at “only” 262 metres, CNNGo ranked it #5 in their list of the world’s 20 most iconic skyscrapers, as its unique tower design is inspired by the shape of the distinctive lotus, Vietnam’s national flower.

display of áo dài, Vietnamese national costume

Housed on Level 49 is an áo dài exhibition that showcases the most exquisitely made national costume of the country. There is also a mini theatre where visitors get to watch a short video about the áo dài.

While you’re on the Saigon Sky Deck, it’s a good idea to wrap up your day with a tour of The World of Heineken, the only such experience for Heineken fans without having to travel to its headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.