Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street

Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street continues the route of Nguyen Van Troi Street from the Thi Nghe Channel, heading in a northwest-southeast direction towards the Thu Thiem Tunnel across the Sai Gon Canal. This road is regarded as a vital artery of Ho Chi Minh City, connecting Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Thong Nhat Palace, running parallel to Cach Mang Thang Tam Street within District 3, from Ward 8 to the northern part of District 1. The name Nam Ky Khoi Nghia pays homage to the historical year 1940 when the largest armed uprising in the South against French colonial rule occurred. Although it ultimately failed, it was a significant movement that was no longer spontaneous but directed by the Communist Party of Indochina.

The most famous and revered pagoda on this street is Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, located at No. 339. The pagoda captures attention from afar with its impressive 40-meter tall, seven-story tower. In Buddhist symbolism, the seven floors represent the seven steps taken to guide the souls of the deceased to the Buddhist realm. This is recognized as the grandest Buddhist structure of the 20th century in Vietnam, designed and constructed over eight years, beginning in 1967, featuring diverse symbols often seen in prayers.

Viet Chay Restaurant, situated next to the pagoda, specializes in vegetarian cuisine, and it is not unusual to see monks from Vinh Nghiem Pagoda dining there. Visitors are often surprised by the restaurant's creative names for its dishes, such as chicken or fish, which are actually meatless. This restaurant deserves a visit for its pleasant atmosphere, excellent variety of dishes, and reasonable prices.