Bitexco Financial Tower · 49th floor
Saigon Observation Deck
A full circle of glass 178 m up in Ho Chi Minh City's lotus-shaped tower, over the Saigon River, Nguyễn Huệ Street and the old centre.
Tickets
Saigon Skydeck is the public observation deck of Bitexco Financial Tower, in the old centre of Ho Chi Minh City. It is one enclosed floor ringed by floor-to-ceiling windows, with no open-air terrace, plus free binoculars, an exhibition of the Ao Dai, Vietnam's traditional dress, and a souvenir shop.
Bitexco Tower in numbers
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Deck height
- About 178 m
- Deck floor
- 49th of 68
- Tower height
- 262.5 m
- Shape
- Lotus bud
- Vietnam's tallest
- 2010–2011
What to see at Saigon Observation Deck
360° view of Saigon
The Saigon River bend, Nguyễn Huệ Street, Ben Thanh Market, the Bến Nghé Channel and Landmark 81 on the skyline.
Free binoculars
High-powered binoculars around the deck pick out boats on the river and the streets of the old centre.
Ao Dai exhibition
A display of Vietnam's national dress, run with the Southern Women's Museum, with a short film on its history.
Cyclo photo spot
A traditional cyclo and a conical hat by the window, for a photo with the city behind you.
The helipad above
Three floors up, on the 52nd, a helipad juts 22 m out of the tower, the ledge you see on its side from the street. It is not part of the Skydeck visit.
Saigon Skydeck tickets and prices
Counter prices, paid in cash or by card; children under 4 go free. Booked online, the ticket costs the same, is confirmed instantly and can be cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead. You swap the voucher for a ticket at the counter on the 4th floor.
Adult
240,000 VND
- Observation deck, binoculars and the Ao Dai exhibition
- A bottle of water
Child, senior, disabled
160,000 VND
- Children 4-12, seniors 65+ and visitors with disabilities
- Same access as the adult ticket
Ticket + woodblock workshop
440,000 VND
- Adult admission plus a woodblock printing workshop
- Children 4-12 and seniors 65+: 360,000 VND
Location and opening hours
Saigon Skydeck is in Bitexco Financial Tower at the river end of Nguyễn Huệ Street. You enter from Hải Triều Street; the Skydeck ticket counter is on the 4th floor.
How to get to Saigon Skydeck- Address
- 49th floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hải Triều, Sài Gòn Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Operating hours
- Daily: 09:30 – 21:30 Last admission: 90 minutes before closing
- Closed on the first day of Tết, the Lunar New Year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Saigon Skydeck worth it?
Yes, if you want the old centre and the river from above: the deck sits right over Nguyễn Huệ Street, so you see the places you walk through. The deck is fully enclosed, though, and at night the interior lights reflect in the glass, so photos are best in daylight.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend 30 minutes to 1 hour on the deck, longer at sunset if you wait for the city lights.
What is the best time to go?
Late afternoon, around 16:30 to 17:30, gives you the city in daylight, the sunset and the lights coming on in one visit: the sun sets between about 17:30 and 18:20 through the year. Last entry is at 20:00. Weekdays are quieter, and a clear day matters more than the hour.
Do I need to book in advance?
No, tickets are sold at the counter on the day. Booking online costs the same and can be cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead, but the voucher is valid only on the date you choose.
Saigon Skydeck or Landmark 81 SkyView?
Landmark 81 SkyView is higher, on floors 79-81 of Vietnam's tallest building, and stands north of the centre. Saigon Skydeck is lower but in the middle of the old centre, so the streets, the river bend and the market are close below you rather than in the distance.
Does the ticket include EON51?
No. EON51, the café, restaurant and Heli Bar on floors 50-52, is a separate venue: you go up by ordering food or drinks there, without a Skydeck ticket.
Can I bring food or drinks?
No outside food or drinks, and no chewing gum or smoking. Bags may be checked at the entrance.