Before the historic day of April 30, 1975, the Independence Palace was the place that witnessed foreign military intervention, causing a devastating war in Vietnam.

At noon on April 30, 1975, a moment that changed history, the Liberation Army flag flew atop the Independence Palace—marking a decisive victory, the end of the war, and the reunification of Vietnam.

The parade will begin at 6:30 a.m., starting from the Le Duan–Nguyen Binh Khiem intersection and proceeding to the Independence Palace, before splitting into four directions toward designated gathering points.

Among the standout experiences is the “From the Tet Offensive to the Glorious Spring Victory” tour, which takes visitors on a historical journey through key landmarks that reflect the city's transformation.

According to renowned Canadian travel website The Travel, Ho Chi Minh City is among the 10 best destinations in Asia with many great places to visit. The best time to enjoy the good weather in the city is from March to May.

Independence Palace is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. The building was dedicated to accommodation of Presidents under the former Republic of Vietnam regime.

HCM City has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for single travel.

Ho Chi Minh City has joined Bangkok and Bali in a new list of best places for solo travel, according to Airbnb, an accommodation service that allows people to list their homes and hotels for holiday rentals.

Two visitor information and support centres recently began operations in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to improve tourism services in the city.

The April 30 victory in 1975 was also broadcast by the Voice of Russia. 42 years have gone, but the special broadcast is a vivid memory of correspondent Aleksey Sunnenberg.