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Situated at 2 Hai Trieu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, also known as the Bitexco Financial Tower or Bitexco Tower, this towering structure stands at 296 meters and was designed by American architect Zapata. It was inaugurated on October 31, 2010. Join VNTRIP.VN as we explore what makes the interior of Bitexco Tower truly special.
Bitexco Financial Tower – A Beautiful Saigon Tourist Spot from Above
Overview of Bitexco Financial Tower
Bitexco Tower soars to a total height of 269m, comprising 68 floors, and also held the record as the tallest building in Vietnam until the completion of Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower in 2011.
As a colossal commercial hub
With a staggering investment of $400 million, Bitexco has transformed into a massive commercial center featuring a plethora of dining options, shopping areas, cinemas, office spaces, and more.
What's in store at Bitexco Financial Tower?
Bitexco's attraction lies in the modern shopping and entertainment center inside the building, where visitors can indulge in shopping, dining, and having fun with friends without ever getting bored.
Inside Bitexco Building in Ho Chi Minh City
The building boasts 12 elevators with a speed of 7m/s, allowing people to move to any part of the building in just 45 seconds. While this speed may initially overwhelm visitors, it undoubtedly provides a fantastic experience.
What's the fun inside Bitexco Financial Tower?
The control room of the building is located in the basement, connected to the entire operational system comprising hundreds of cameras, air conditioning, and ventilation systems. The most distinctive feature of Bitexco Tower is the helipad on the 52nd floor. This helipad, hanging beyond the main structure of Bitexco Tower, is 191m high and 40m long.
Building's control room (Photo: Zing.vn)
Helipad
Visitors can explore the building from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. On weekends, the building closes a bit later at 8:00 PM.
Exploring the Culinary Delights Inside Bitexco Tower
- Hoang Yen Buffet Premier
Cuisine: a variety of dishes from Vietnamese to Asian styles
Hoang Yen Buffet Premier Restaurant
- Yeije Korean Restaurant
Cuisine: Authentic Korean-style barbecue
Yeije Korean Restaurant
- Nhan Sushi – Bito
Japanese-style Sushi
Nhan Sushi – Bito
- Yo Chicken
Yo Chicken
Café EON51 – Bitexco Café
Situated on the 50th, 51st, and 52nd floors of Bitexco Financial Tower, Café EON51 stands higher than any other coffee shop in Saigon. It's an ideal spot to savor cuisine and admire the cityscape from above.
Café EON51 inside Bitexco Building
Especially, as night falls, Saigon streets are adorned with enchanting twinkling lights, and sitting at Café EON, diners will sense the uniqueness and charm.
Bitexco Café
Wrapped in transparent glass, Café EON embraces natural light and reflects the entire cityscape. From a height of nearly 200m, familiar scenes of Saigon suddenly become small and unfamiliar, such as Ben Thanh Market, Thủ Thiêm Bridge,…
Saigon Skydeck
Perched on the 49th floor of Bitexco Tower, Saigon Skydeck will offer you an incredible panoramic view of the entire city. You can completely admire the portrait of a beautiful Saigon when visiting Saigon Skydeck Observation Deck.
Saigon Skydeck
Observation Deck from inside Bitexco Tower
Especially, if you visit Skydeck at night when the city is illuminated, you will have the opportunity to witness a very distinct Saigon. You will see streams of vehicles resembling spinning tops carrying dazzling lights blending with the lights from skyscrapers and structures, creating a vibrant and incredibly surreal picture.
Admire the cityscape
The admission fee for experiencing Saigon Skydeck is 190,000 VND per person.
