{"id":7901,"date":"2025-12-12T23:44:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/?p=7901"},"modified":"2025-12-12T23:44:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:44:37","slug":"mini-ocean-in-the-heart-of-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/en\/mini-ocean-in-the-heart-of-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMini Ocean\u201d in the Heart of the City"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"192\"><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"192\">Saigon Aquarium: Explore a \u201cMini Ocean\u201d in the Heart of the City<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"550\">Saigon Aquarium is the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience the wonders of the ocean without leaving the bustling city. With hundreds of unique marine species and modern underwater tunnels, this is not only a fun outing but also an educational journey for families who want to learn more about the beauty and mystery of marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"550\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aivivu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thuy-cung-Vinpearl-Land-Aquarium-Times-City-Thuy-cung-xin-xo-o-Viet-Nam-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"Kh\u00e1m ph\u00e1 top 5 th\u1ee7y cung &quot;x\u1ecbn x\u00f2&quot; nh\u1ea5t t\u1ea1i Vi\u1ec7t Nam\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"598\">1. Saigon Aquarium at Dam Sen Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"612\">Address:<\/strong> 3 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"690\">Opening hours:<\/strong> 7:30 AM \u2013 8:00 PM<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"728\">Ticket price:<\/strong> 25,000 \u2013 40,000 VND<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.xanhsm.com\/2025\/01\/9531bc34-thuy-cung-sai-gon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Th\u1ee7y cung S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\u200b: Ng\u1eafm \u0111\u1ea1i d\u01b0\u01a1ng thu nh\u1ecf trong l\u00f2ng th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1 | Xanh SM\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1000\">Located inside <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/cong-vien-dam-sen\/\">Dam Sen Cultural Park<\/a>, the Dam Sen Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Southern Vietnam. Covering around <strong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"903\">3,000 square meters<\/strong> with a <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"934\">2,500 m\u00b3 water tank<\/strong>, the aquarium houses over <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"988\">6,000 aquatic creatures<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<li data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1023\">40+ plant species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1122\">150+ rare marine animals such as white-tip reef sharks, stingrays, giant groupers, giant barbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1204\">Endangered species like red-lipped batfish, Phu Quoc batfish, and sea dragons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1413\">Designed with <strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1238\">7 themed zones<\/strong>, the aquarium offers a vibrant journey into the colorful world beneath the ocean. From the outside, it resembles a giant crab, creating a striking and iconic visual landmark.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1413\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.xanhsm.com\/2025\/01\/d6656411-thuy-cung-sai-gon-3.jpg\" alt=\"Th\u1ee7y cung S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\u200b: Ng\u1eafm \u0111\u1ea1i d\u01b0\u01a1ng thu nh\u1ecf trong l\u00f2ng th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1 | Xanh SM\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1457\">Tips for Visiting Dam Sen Aquarium<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<li data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1482\"><strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1480\">Operating hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1515\">Mon\u2013Fri: 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1559\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1559\">Sat\u2013Sun &amp; holidays: 7:30 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1660\">\n<p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1581\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1579\">Ticket price:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1660\">\n<li data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1626\">\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1626\">Dam Sen Dry Park entrance: 160,000 VND<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1660\">\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1660\">Aquarium ticket: 40,000 VND<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1730\"><strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1682\">Transportation:<\/strong> Easily accessible by bus, taxi, or motorbike.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1813\">\n<p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1752\">Bring a camera:<\/strong> The aquarium offers plenty of amazing photo opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1879\">\n<p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1879\"><strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1837\">Follow the rules:<\/strong> Do not touch tanks or feed the animals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1939\">\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1905\">Best visiting time:<\/strong> Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1995\"><strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1995\">2. Saigon Aquarium at Suoi Tien Theme Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2009\">Address:<\/strong> 120 Hanoi Highway, Tan Phu Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2094\">Opening hours:<\/strong> 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2132\">Ticket price:<\/strong> 10,000 \u2013 25,000 VND<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Acnos-suoi-tien-30.jpg\" alt=\"KHU DU L\u1ecaCH C\u00d4NG VI\u00caN SU\u1ed0I TI\u00caN \u2013 Acnos Grand Hotel \u2013 Kh\u00e1ch S\u1ea1n 3 sao qu\u1eadn 3\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2450\">The Suoi Tien Aquarium, located inside <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/en\/suoi-tien-park-tourist-area\/\">Suoi Tien Cultural Theme Park<\/a>, brings visitors into an enchanting underwater world housed inside a <strong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2321\">dragon-shaped structure<\/strong>. With a water capacity of <strong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2366\">100,000 liters<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2394\">100+ marine species<\/strong>, it offers a captivating ocean experience for all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2724\">Visitors can observe rare species such as queen angelfish, spotted boxfish, sharks, sea turtles, and the majestic <strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2578\">arapaima<\/strong> \u2014 one of the world\u2019s largest freshwater fish. Tanks are built with <strong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2666\">32mm-thick glass<\/strong>, ensuring both safety and a realistic viewing experience.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2782\"><strong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2782\">3. Fun Activities to Try at Saigon Aquariums<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2893\">Both Dam Sen and Suoi Tien aquariums offer exciting activities, perfect for families, kids, and ocean lovers<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2893\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/suoitien.vn\/halink-content\/uploads\/thuy-cung-o-sai-gon-5-2.jpg\" alt=\"Top 4 th\u1ee7y cung \u1edf S\u00e0i G\u00f2n l\u00fd t\u01b0\u1edfng \u0111\u1ec3 vui ch\u01a1i v\u00e0 kh\u00e1m ph\u00e1 | C\u00f4ng vi\u00ean v\u0103n h\u00f3a Su\u1ed1i Ti\u00ean | Suoi Tien Theme Park\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2930\"><strong data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2930\">Explore Diverse Marine Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2989\">You\u2019ll encounter a wide range of sea creatures, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<li data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3003\">\n<p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3003\">Arapaima<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<p data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3014\">Sharks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3027\">\n<p data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3027\">Lionfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3047\">\n<p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3047\">Spotted boxfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3063\">\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3063\">Sea turtles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3096\">\n<p data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3096\">Iguanas and aquatic reptiles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3204\">Each section provides a close-up look at marine biodiversity and the amazing behaviors of various species.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3255\"><strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3255\">4. Walk Through the Underwater Tunnel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3522\">The highlight of both aquariums is the <strong data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3324\">modern underwater tunnel<\/strong>, where visitors can enjoy a 360\u00b0 view of marine life swimming overhead and around them. This creates the feeling of walking right through the ocean \u2014 a must-try experience and a popular photo spot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3522\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bocapvang.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/thuy-cung-o-TPHCM-co-nhung-dieu-thu-vi-nao-ma-ban-nen-biet-jpg.webp\" alt=\"L\u1ea6N \u0110\u1ea6U \u0110I \u0110\u1ea6M SEN | C\u00e1 kh\u1ed5ng l\u1ed3 \u1edf Th\u1ee7y Cung \u0110\u1ea7m Sen | Giant fish in the aquarium of Vietnam | T\u1eadp 2\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3558\"><strong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3558\">5. Educational Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3782\">Information boards and guided programs help visitors, especially children, learn more about marine ecosystems, conservation, and the importance of protecting the ocean. It&#8217;s an engaging and meaningful activity for families.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3782\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.xanhsm.com\/2025\/01\/d93f5164-thuy-cung-sai-gon-5.jpg\" alt=\"Th\u1ee7y cung S\u00e0i G\u00f2n\u200b: Ng\u1eafm \u0111\u1ea1i d\u01b0\u01a1ng thu nh\u1ecf trong l\u00f2ng th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1 | Xanh SM\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you intend to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, you should choose accommodations near the center and with good services, for example:<\/p>\n<p>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/du-lich\/\"><strong>Acnos Hotel Ben Thanh:<\/strong><\/a> 20 Nguyen Thi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<p>+ <a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/grand\/\"><strong>Acnos Grand Hotel:<\/strong><\/a> 82 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acnoshotel.com\/hotel\/du-lich\/\">Saigon Central Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saigon Aquarium: Explore a \u201cMini Ocean\u201d in the Heart of the City Saigon Aquarium is the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience the wonders of the ocean without leaving the bustling city. 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