Travel & Accommodation& Ho Chi Minh City Guide
Essential guide to the conference venue at Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, international arrivals, visa regulations, and iconic destinations in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Official Conference Venue & Headquarters
Located at 88 Dong Khoi Street in the heart of Saigon's historic District 1, the 5-star Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel provides world-class convention facilities, executive ballrooms, and luxury accommodation for IEEE SMC 2027 delegates.
88 Dong Khoi, District 1
Heart of Saigon's cultural and culinary center
Vietnam Visa Applications
Citizens of all countries can apply for a 90-day multiple-entry electronic visa (e-Visa) via the official government immigration portal.
Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN)
Located 7 km (~20–30 mins) from the conference hotel. Official airport metered taxis (Vinasun, Mai Linh) and Grab ride-hailing are readily available 24/7.
Downtown Transit & Metro Line 1
Walking distance to Saigon Opera House, Nguyen Hue Boulevard, and the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 Opera House Station.
Must-Visit Places in Ho Chi Minh City
Iconic historical landmarks, architectural monuments, and cultural destinations for conference delegates, conveniently accessible from the Sheraton Saigon.
Ben Thanh Market
Central Heritage Market
One of Saigon's earliest surviving historic structures and a vibrant symbol of the city. Delegates can browse authentic handicrafts, lacquerware, textiles, Vietnamese coffee, and experience local street gastronomy.
Saigon Central Post Office
19th-Century Colonial Post Office
Designed in the late 19th century with striking French colonial architecture and vaulted iron beams. Still a fully functioning post office where visitors can send vintage postcards worldwide.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Historic Neo-Romanesque Basilica
Established between 1863 and 1880, this neo-Romanesque cathedral features twin 58-meter bell towers built entirely from imported French red bricks that have retained their warm color for over a century.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Art Deco Heritage Gallery
Housed in a gorgeous yellow French-Chinese Art Deco colonial mansion, showcasing masterpieces of Vietnamese painting, historic silk paintings, contemporary sculptures, and lacquer art.
Independence Palace
Reunification Hall
A landmark of Vietnamese modern history with 1960s modernist architecture designed by Ngo Viet Thu. Features expansive reception chambers, presidential offices, and historic underground telecommunication bunkers.
War Remnants Museum
Modern History & Peace Museum
One of Vietnam's most visited museums, offering deep insights into the nation's wartime past, international peace movements, historic military aircraft displays, and Pulitzer-winning photojournalism collections.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Downtown Pedestrian Promenade
A grand 64-meter-wide pedestrian promenade stretching from Saigon City Hall to Bach Dang Riverfront. Filled with live street performances, ambient lighting, coffee shops, and panoramic skyline vistas.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Historic Underground Network
An immense 250-km interconnected underground tunnel network demonstrating legendary human ingenuity and resilience. A world-famous excursion accessible via guided bus or scenic Saigon River speedboat.