The windows on this level of the Tower were placed at an angle for a more curious viewing experience. We learned the windows are also reinforced to withstand the gusts of wind which often brush skyscrapers in large cities.

            The following photos are all taken from the Skydeck of the Tower. The view from this level shows a grand deal of District 01 of Ho Chi Minh City, which is where we stayed, in addition to a broader stretch of the city as it expands outwards. There is not a significant focus on each of these photos other than to show the advance development of such a compact city, such as with the incredibly dense buildings and the tightknit communities this part of Vietnam entails.

            Upon arrival at the Tower, my peers and I each bought a ticket to the Skydeck on the 49 floor. The ticket price equivalent to $8.80 USD. There was a second ticket option as well, for a higher price, and that took you one floor above and included a beer sampling with a cheese tasting. We purchased the tickets upfront, then they immediately stamped it accordingly. We were ushered towards the elevator just prior to having a group photo taken in front of a green screen which we found out later would show our group "in front" of the scenic Tower, on the Skydeck, among other options to purchase as a souvenir.

            This is the Bitexco Financial Tower, as seen from a distance. It was a short walking distance form our hotel. The composition of the Tower is encompassed around the idea of a blossoming lotus flower: a significant plant to the Vietnamese. The Tower itself is the growing stock, and the little Skydeck platform is an opening leaf/bud on the flower. It is to show prosperity with the development of life of the people as they continue with their days and advance forward into the future.