Landmark 81 is the skyscraper that changed Saigon’s skyline. Its name reflects its 81 floors, and it rises on the Binh Thanh side of the Saigon River, several kilometres from the old colonial centre. The tower holds shops, restaurants and an observation deck called SkyView near the top. From up there you see the full sweep of the city: the river bending toward the south, the packed rooftops of District 1 in the distance, and the long lines of roads and bridges heading out toward the suburbs. The Tiqets venue page we link sells the SkyView entry plus a VR experience, with a listed price from the high teens in US dollars and availability shown from the same day. The Tiqets listing shows opening hours of 08:30 to 23:00 every day, so you can go in the morning for clear views, in the late afternoon for the changing light, or at night for the lights of the city. It is an easy and rewarding stop, especially if you want to get your bearings on your first day or finish a long day of sightseeing with a view.
How it works: the tower is at 720A Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh District. You buy a ticket for the SkyView entry plus VR experience, show your mobile voucher and ride the lifts to the deck. Tiqets lists hours of 08:30 to 23:00 every day. Admission is flexible, with the Tiqets page showing same-day availability, but check the product page for the cancellation terms before you book.
What to expect: the deck is a modern, glassy space, so the view depends on the weather and the haze. Clear mornings and the hour around sunset are best; November, early in the dry season, usually brings clearer air than the summer. The tower also holds high-end shops and restaurants, which makes it a convenient place to combine a view with a meal. Expect a lift queue at sunset and on weekends.
Making the most of it: take a taxi or a ride-hailing car from District 1, or add the visit to a day around the riverside. If you plan to photograph the view, bring a lens cloth and avoid pressing your camera against the glass. Book a time slot when you can, and plan an early dinner in the tower or on the way back. For a view of the old centre itself, a lower tower in District 1 is closer, but Landmark 81 has the more dramatic scale.
What to expect
The experience
A ticketed ride up Vietnam’s tallest tower to the SkyView observation deck, with a VR experience included in the entry ticket.
Best time
A clear morning or the hour before sunset, with the evening lights as a bonus.
How long
About an hour, longer if you add a meal in the tower.
Tips
Check the weather and haze before you go, and book a time slot if you plan to go at sunset.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who want a panoramic view of the city and the river on their first day or as a final look.
- Families
- Easy for children, who usually enjoy the lifts, the height and the VR experience.
- Couples
- A good sunset or night date, with the city lights coming on below.
- Pair with
- An evening scooter food tour, or dinner in the tower before you head back to District 1.
- Time needed
- About an hour.
Good questions
What are the opening hours of the Landmark 81 SkyView?+
The Tiqets page lists hours of 08:30 to 23:00 every day. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
What does the Landmark 81 ticket include?+
The Tiqets product is the SkyView entry plus a VR experience. Meals and drinks in the tower are separate.
When is the best time to visit Landmark 81?+
A clear morning gives the sharpest view, and the hour before sunset gives the best light. Night is also popular for the city lights.
Where is Landmark 81?+
It is on Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh District, a short taxi ride from the centre of District 1. Ride-hailing cars are the easiest way to get there.
Is Landmark 81 worth it?+
If you like city views, yes, especially on a clear day. If your time is short, a rooftop bar in District 1 gives a cheaper view of the historic centre.
