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International Children's Day on June 1st is approaching, let's check out some fun places for kids in Saigon to take your little ones out for a day of fun.
8 Kid-Friendly Locations in Saigon for International Children's Day
Zoo and Botanical Garden
Saigon Zoo, established by botanist Jean Baptiste Louis Piere, has evolved over 150 years to become a large zoo with 590 animal heads of 125 species, 1,800 woody plants of 260 species, 23 species of orchids, 33 species of cacti, 34 types of bonsai... and is still being supplemented.
Due to its long-standing history, the Zoo and Botanical Garden has trees hundreds of years old, providing shade throughout the park. Despite being in the city, the atmosphere here is very fresh with the sounds of animals, birds, and countless green trees and beautiful flowers...
Address: 2B Nguyen Binh Khiem, District 1
Lotus Lake
Lotus Lake is the most modern cultural park in Ho Chi Minh City. It features a complex of interconnected restaurants, flower gardens, botanical gardens, sports areas, exhibition spaces, entertainment zones, and stages. It's not just an ideal spot for thrill-seekers, but also a fantastic escape from the sun, surrounded by a refreshing water world and lush greenery.
Address: 03 Hoa Binh, District 11
Dragon Springs
Dragon Springs is the most renowned cultural and entertainment park among Saigon's tourist attractions. Aside from its stunning landscapes, the park offers a diverse range of thrilling games catering to visitors of all ages and interests. The Cultural Tourist Area at Dragon Springs is designed to blend tourism with cultural and historical education, embracing the nation's heritage. Visitors here can enjoy picturesque natural scenery and a comprehensive entertainment complex, especially the Tiên Đồng Beach – the first artificial beach in Vietnam.
Address: 120 Hanoi Highway, District 9
The BCR Leisure Resort
Located in District 9, The BCR Leisure Resort is a recreational destination for nature lovers, water enthusiasts, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. With its beautiful location, lush greenery, and clean environment, along with a plethora of exciting activities, The BCR Leisure Resort welcomes over 200,000 visitors annually. It's a perfect spot for groups of young friends, families, teenagers, and children, offering a refreshing and pristine space for entertainment.
In mid-January 2016, The BCR Leisure Resort launched “The BCR Farm,” which includes: Craft Village – Farming – Animal Husbandry. Engaging in these activities, children will be taught and learn about pottery making processes, rice cultivation procedures, including planting rice, care techniques, fertilization, irrigation, hand harvesting, and traditional rice harvesting.
Address: 191 Tam Da Street, Truong Thanh Ward, District 9
Vietopia Amusement Park
Located in the Him Lam residential area of District 7, this entertainment complex is built with the idea of entertaining, educating, and career orientation for children. Vietopia brings together 72 specialized gaming areas and 102 extracurricular skill gaming areas. Here, children not only enjoy freedom in play but also learn about practical professions such as doctors, teachers, firefighters, hairdressers, flight attendants, etc. Each game is realistically simulated, making it very attractive to children.
Taking your child to the park on holidays or weekends, parents often find themselves frustrated due to the heat, crowds, and congestion, but here it's the opposite. Children can fully engage and play indoors with cool air conditioning. Each child has their own GPS device, ensuring safety and easy monitoring.
Address: Street No. 9, 02-04, Him Lam Urban Area, Tan Hung, District 7
White Rabbit Park
White Rabbit Park is a budget-friendly amusement park suitable for children of various ages with areas including free games, indoor games, outdoor games, children's games, and thrilling games. Additionally, the park features a 5D cinema, along with dining areas, cafes, and birthday party venues. At White Rabbit Park, families enjoy free entry and can play games for as low as 10,000 to 30,000 VND per game.
Addresses of White Rabbit Park's amusement areas:
– 875 Revolution August 8th, Ward 15, District 10.
– Celadon – 31 Bao Tan Thang Riverside, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District.
– Gia Dinh – Gia Dinh Park, Go Vap District.
KizCity Career-Oriented City
A playground combined with career-oriented education, KizCity is also a miniature city with a square, fashion center, allowing children to take on roles such as firefighters, bakers, or fashion models according to their interests.
Not only that, with a large outdoor area, KizCity also offers many sports activities and exciting games at the water park, promising children a lively and refreshing day. A special feature of this amusement park is that each child will have a GPS device attached to them, so parents can rest assured that their child can move freely without getting lost. The ticket price for KizCity Saigon is 145,000 VND per ticket.
Address: Khanh Hoi Park, Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 5, District 4.
3D Artinus Art Museum
Spread across more than 4,000 m², the 3D Artinus Art Museum is located in the Him Lam New Urban Area, Tan Hung Thuan Ward, District 7, and is considered one of the most distinctive 'museums' in Vietnam by many people.
Artinus resembles a colorful collection with incredibly beautiful 3D paintings, meticulously painted, promising to capture the joyful moments of family fun. The museum has 9 areas with 9 suitable themes for different ages such as Aqua Zone, Animal Zone, Giant Zone..., from these 9 themes, visitors feel like they are embarking on an exciting adventure.
Address: 02-04 Street No. 9, Him Lam New Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, District 7.
By San San (Compiled)
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourMay 27, 2016
