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Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

#7of 10 places to visit in Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City, Southeast Vietnam, Vietnam

Also known as Bitexco Skydeck

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Opening hours: 09:30–21:30. Entry: ₫240,000. Allow 1 hr. Best time: 16:30 - 18:30.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 09:30–21:30; 09:30 - 21:30 daily; last entry 45 minutes before closing.
Entry fee: ₫240,000; Ticket from
Time needed: 1 hr
Best time of day: 16:30 - 18:30
Best months: Dec – Mar
Address: 2 Hai Trieu Street (visitor entrance also listed at 36 Ho Tung Mau Street), Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 700000

About Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower charges 240,000 VND for adults, as of 2026, and sits on the 49th floor at roughly 178 metres, offering a 360-degree view of the Saigon River and the city grid. The tower is 262.5 metres tall with 68 floors, and it was completed in 2010 to a design by the architect Carlos Zapata, inspired by the lotus bud. Its glass-and-steel form includes a helipad that projects from the 52nd floor, the first non-rooftop helipad in Vietnam. Air-conditioned viewing galleries with binoculars, touch-screen guides and a small ao dai exhibition make the deck a comfortable option in the wet-season heat, and the river bend below shows how the city grew along its banks.

Best time of day: 16:30 - 18:30. To cover daylight, sunset and the first city lights in one visit.

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower timings

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower opens at 09:30 and closes at 21:30. It keeps the same hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Opening hours: 09:30–21:30; Mon–Sun 09:30–21:30; 09:30 - 21:30 daily; last entry 45 minutes before closing.
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	09:30–21:30

Opening hours compiled from bitexcofinancialtower.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower ticket price

Entry fees for Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	₫240,000
Concession (student / senior)	₫160,000
Children	₫160,000

The adult ticket is 240,000 VND as of 2026, per a 2026 visitor guide; the tower's own site could not be loaded during research, so verify at the ticket desk. Children aged 4-12, seniors aged 65 and above and disabled visitors are listed at 160,000 VND, and children under 4 enter free. Online resale platforms list prices from about US$9-16, depending on package and fast-track options.

Prices compiled from bitexcofinancialtower.com and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Very busy

09:30 - 12:00
MorningBest time to go
Few visitors; haze often limits long-range views but the deck is spacious.
Quiet
12:00 - 16:00
Daytime
Steady tour traffic; the best visibility on clear days and shorter waits at the lifts.
Moderate
16:30 - 19:00
Sunset Peak
Visitors crowd the western and river-facing glass for sunset; lift queues lengthen and window space is limited.
Very busy
19:00 - 21:30
Night
The city grid lights up; the deck stays busy until the last entry 45 minutes before closing.
Busy

History of Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

Bitexco Financial Tower was completed in 2010 and was Vietnam's tallest building until 2011. The tower was designed by Carlos Zapata, and the design is intended to resemble a lotus bud, Vietnam's national flower. Its facade uses thousands of individually cut glass panels, and the 52nd-floor helipad is supported by more than 250 tonnes of structural steel.

Bitexco Financial Tower has since been overtaken in height, and it is now the second tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City, after Landmark 81 in Binh Thanh, which opened in 2018. The Skydeck sits at floor 49, well below the tower's roof, so it is a mid-height viewpoint rather than a record-height one. The tower is a mixed-use building with offices, a shopping centre, restaurants and the observation deck.

Rules & etiquette at Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower is an indoor, air-conditioned observatory with glass walls, and there is no dress code beyond ordinary street clothing. Tripods are impractical in the crowded deck, and photography is allowed throughout. Reflections in the glass are the main challenge, and pressing a lens against the pane or wearing dark clothing reduces glare.

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower does not suit visitors with a fear of heights, as the deck has floor-to-ceiling glass on all sides. Fast-track and package tickets on resale platforms often cost more than the counter price, so compare against 240,000 VND before buying online.

Tips for visiting Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

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Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower takes 30-60 minutes to see, and clear afternoon skies give the best long-distance views of the Saigon River bend and Landmark 81. Arriving around 16:30 lets visitors see the city in daylight, at sunset and after dark in a single visit.
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Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower is a 10-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Walking Street and from Opera House Metro Station on Line 1, and it fits naturally at the end of a walk along the boulevard. Queues form at sunset on weekends, when the last-entry cutoff 45 minutes before closing also applies, so arrive earlier than planned. Stationary binoculars and touch screens on the deck help identify landmarks, and free water is offered. Tipping is not expected.

How to reach Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower

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2 Hai Trieu Street (visitor entrance also listed at 36 Ho Tung Mau Street), Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 700000Directions in Google Maps

From Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
8 km · 25-40 min
150,000-250,000 VND taxi/Grab; bus 109, roughly 15,000-20,000 VND.
From Opera House Metro Station (Line 1)
0.8 km · 10 min on foot
Free on foot; metro fares run 7,000-20,000 VND depending on distance.
From Nguyen Hue Walking Street
0.6 km · 8 min
Free on foot; 20,000-30,000 VND Grab.

Nearest airport

From Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

about 8km, 25-40 minutes by road depending on traffic.

Nearest station

From Opera House Metro Station (Line 1)

about 0.8km, roughly 10 minutes on foot.

Saigon Skydeck at Bitexco Financial Tower FAQs

How much does Saigon Skydeck cost?

240,000 VND for adults as of 2026. Children aged 4-12, seniors and disabled visitors are listed at 160,000 VND, and children under 4 are free. Verify at the ticket desk.

What floor is Saigon Skydeck on?

The 49th floor, at roughly 178 metres. The Bitexco Financial Tower is 262.5 metres tall with 68 floors.

What time does Saigon Skydeck open and close?

09:30 to 21:30 daily, with last entry 45 minutes before closing. The best light is around sunset, and weekends are the busiest.

Is Bitexco the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City?

No, Landmark 81 is taller. Bitexco Financial Tower was Vietnam's tallest building from 2010 to 2011 and is now the second tallest in the city.

Compiled with AI assistance from official sources and public records, and published only after the checks in How we write these guides. Nobody from Traveliac has visited this place. Last updated 18 September 2026. How we rank and check places