Art and Architecture: 26 Cities Every Creative Soul Must Visit
23. Ho Chi Minh City – A Fusion of Old and New
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is a kaleidoscope of contrasts, where French colonial villas stand beside futuristic skyscrapers, and Buddhist temples coexist with neon-lit alleyways. The city’s emerging contemporary art scene thrives in places like the Factory Contemporary Arts Centre, which hosts experimental installations and workshops. The streets themselves are bursting with calligraphic street signs, colorful markets, and historic pagodas, blending past and present in an artistic, chaotic, and endlessly inspiring way.
