Looking for the perfect escape from the summer heat in Vietnam? While beach trips often take 2 to 3 days and swimming is usually limited to the afternoon, there’s a quicker and more exciting option right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Let Vn Car Rentals’s take you to the iconic Bitexco Financial Tower – a symbol of modern Saigon, offering breathtaking views, world-class dining, and a variety of entertainment and shopping experiences all under one roof!
General Information About Bitexco Financial Tower
Address: 19-25 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM daily (may close later on weekends)
Official Website: www.bitexcofinancialtower.com
Total Floors: 68 above-ground floors (plus 3 basement levels for parking)
Shopping Center: Located on 6 dedicated floors within the tower
Height of Skydeck Observatory (49th floor): 178 meters
Unique Feature: The only tower in Vietnam with a helipad at 191 meters high, extending 40 meters in length
When talking about Ho Chi Minh City, it’s impossible not to mention the Bitexco Financial Tower – a true architectural marvel and an iconic symbol of modern Saigon. Standing at 269 meters tall with 68 floors, this skyscraper is a fusion of tradition and innovation.
Inspired by the elegant shape of a lotus bud – Vietnam’s national flower – Bitexco Tower represents the country’s cultural heritage while embracing rapid modernization. From the Skydeck observatory on the 49th floor to the helipad on the 52nd floor, and six floors of luxury shopping, Bitexco offers visitors a world-class experience.
In many ways, this tower stands as a statement to the world: Vietnam in 2025 is a vibrant, forward-moving nation, confidently embracing globalization while honoring its cultural roots.
What’s inside the Bitexco tower?
In addition to the floors for offices and apartments, Bitexco also uses some floors for commercial centers. As follows:
Ground floor: cafe and branded shopping
If you are a shopaholic or a fashionista, the ground floor of Bitexco tower is the ideal place for you. On this ground floor, there are world-class fashion and cosmetic brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana… to more popular brands such as Adidas, Watson, Fila…
In addition, the system of coffee shops is also a place to stop for a tiring shopping trip or simply a place to hang out with friends and business people on the weekend. The most famous is Elle cafe – a garden cafe with a green space. Especially every night here, they also serve live music!
3rd and 4th floor: Cinema and food complex
This 2 floors is a complex that includes many restaurants and restaurants from European to Asian style. These include famous names such as Phuc Long milk tea, Lotteria, Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt, Pho 24, Food Creative, Hailidao, Buffet Hoang Yen Premier, Korean-style barbecue restaurant Yeije, Nhat Nhan Shusi restaurant – Bito…
The cinema of the BHD Star Cineplex system is equipped with many modern screening rooms, spaces and sounds, constantly updating blockbuster movies that will make your evening more complete.
Floor 49: Saigon Skydeck
Ticket prices and opening hours
- Adults: 200,000 VND/time (applicable to both foreign and Vietnamese guests)
- Elderly people (from 65 years old and above): VND 130,000
- Group of 50 people or more: 180,000 VND
- Group of 200 people or more: 160,000 VND
- Children (from 04 to 12 years old) must be accompanied by an adult: VND 130,000
- Children under 3 years old (maximum 2 children accompanied by 2 adults): Free
- Opening hours: 12:00 – 21:00 (Monday – Friday) and 10:00 – 21:00 (Saturday and Sunday). The last ticket gets you 45 minutes before closing.
This is the most prominent feature of the Bitexco tower. At a height of 176m above the surface, 4 sides are covered by tempered glass, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the “Pearl of the Far East” with 360 degrees. Skydeck equips with high quality binoculars so you can see every corner of magnificent Saigon. Open to visitors since 2011, until now, Saigon Skydeck has received many positive reviews not only from locals but also from international tourists.
A few notes when visiting Saigon Skydeck:
- You should go to gate number 36 Ho Tung Mau, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. This location will be closer to the ticket gate.
- No food or drink is allowed on the Observation Deck
- Saigon Skydeck refuses to serve smokers, gum users, animals and intoxicated people.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring flammable, floating, volatile substances, weapons and ammunition onto the Observatory.
Floor 51: EON cafe
If you want to experience the cafe watching the clouds or the sunset from above, you can choose EON cafe on the 51st floor of the tower. Drinks are of course quite expensive, but in return you will have the most perfect panoramic view of Saigon. In particular, this is also the ideal place to propose.
Floor 52 : Strata Restaurant – Buffet on the sky
The upper class must be no stranger to Strata restaurant on the 52nd floor of the Bitexco building. This is a 5-star buffet restaurant serving a variety of dishes from Asia to Europe and includes a bar. Buffet price is 820k/adult including a soft drink. Come and enjoy the talent of the restaurant’s famous chefs.
Conclusion
With its iconic architecture and a wide range of modern amenities, Bitexco Financial Tower stands as a shining gem and a proud symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. If you’re planning a trip to Saigon, don’t miss the chance to explore this impressive skyscraper – a must-visit destination offering unforgettable views and unique experiences!
