HO CON RUA

1. Introduction to Ho Con Rua Saigon

Ho Con Rua is a question asked by many tourists. The way to this place is very simple. All you have to do is search the keyword “Ho Con Rua” on the internet and get detailed directions immediately. From the lake, visitors can visit attractions such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the City Post Office within minutes.
When arriving at Ho Con Rua, park across the lake at the headquarters, Pham Ngoc Thach. Visitors should be careful not to park right next to the lake or they may be fined.
Ho Con Rua is a favorite destination for young people and tourists due to its central location. The seats here are spacious, airy, especially bright with lights at night, on weekends you can watch the fountain.

2. Why is it called Ho Con Rua?

Since then, this place has developed into the street it is today and is called Freedom Fighters Square. Shortly after the French left Vietnam, Ho Con Rua was built according to Nguyen Ky’s design. The construction date of the lake is unclear. Some documents say it was built in 1965, while others say it was built in 1967.
Why is it called Ho Con Rua? People know this name because of the shape of the lake, including a 100m diameter road circle and a square fountain decorated with green trees. Four winding roads wind around and lead to the monument, which has a turtle supported on the back of a large stone stele.

3. Cafes near Ho Con Rua

3.1. Cong Cafe, Ho Con Rua

Address: 2 Bis Cong Truong Quoc Te, District 3
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 07:00 – 22:00
The Highlands Coffee brand always attracts the attention of a large number of customers, from young to old. The restaurant area is very large; including the main floor and the mezzanine, where there are many rows of outdoor tables for those who want to see both Turtle Lake and the street. The restaurant’s menu is very diverse: coffee, tea, iced drinks, cakes…

Address: 19B Pham Ngoc Thach, District 3
Reference opening hours: Mon – Sun | 7:00 – 22:30
Coffee House is one of the coffee shops near Turtle Lake, 900m from the lake. One side of the shop is covered by two bright orange and black windows. The restaurant area is quite spacious with great board design. Coffee products include tea, coffee, blended ice, fruit juice…

Address: 42 Tran Cao Van, District 3
Reference opening hours: Mon – Sun | 6:30 – 0:00
This cafe is on the list of places to eat that you must visit in Saigon during the day. It has a great location with a beautiful view of Rua Lake. Cafe 42 has a “rustic” interior that makes diners feel welcome.

Address: 42 Cong Truong Quoc Te, District 3
Reference opening hours: Mon – Sun | 7:00 – 22:00
Phuc Long Con Rua Lake is located opposite the lake so it has a beautiful view. The interior of the shop is quite luxurious, spacious with many drinks and the most prominent are tea and coffee.

Where should food lovers go when traveling to Saigon? The answer is definitely Ho Con Rua, a place known as a paradise of snacks that is no longer strange to locals.

The eateries around the lake are mainly carts selling fish balls, milk tea, mango shakes, mixed rice paper, grilled squash, egg cakes… creating a bustling scene like a night market. Almost all of Saigon’s popular snacks are quickly updated in this area with prices ranging from only 10,000 – 30,000 VND/dish.

The cuisine here has been listed by famous bloggers as things to explore in the Saigon travel guide. Some famous snack stalls here that diners can experience include: Chanh mixed rice paper, A F dried beef salad

With the beautiful and attractive landscapes that this area brings, it is not difficult to understand why many tourists choose to stay at hotels near Turtle Lake to receive attentive care.

Visitors can reach Ho Con Rua in just a 10-minute walk and 2km from Acnos Hotel. It is also 5km from famous Saigon attractions, including Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace. When coming to Turtle Lake, visitors will have time to relax, sightsee, experience unique and delicious cuisine and immerse themselves in recreational activities. As one of the places not to be missed when coming to beautiful Saigon, this place promises to bring new and unforgettable emotions to visitors.