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What to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Discover the most popular places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
War Remnants Museum
This much-visited museum presents a confronting and often graphic portrayal of the Vietnam War.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City
District 1
Central urban district and financial hub, bustling with luxury shopping centers and historical sites like Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and Saigon Opera House. Explore Bùi Viện and Nguyễn Huệ districts for various amenities.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Benthanh Street Food Market or Ben Thanh Market while you're exploring the area.
District 3
Bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 3 boasts French-style villas, Xá Lợi Pagoda, and Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda. Easily accessible via Saigon railway station, the largest railway hub in the country.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
District 5
Discover the vibrant Chinese community in District 5, where you can explore Cholon (Chinatown) and the historic Hải Thượng Lãn Ông quarter, known for its Chinese and Vietnamese herbs. Shop at Kim Biên and An Đông markets for unique finds.
Tan Binh
Tan Binh is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hoang Van Thu Park and Pho Quang Pagoda while in the area.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- War Remnants Museum
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon River
- Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- The Cresent Mall
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Tao Dan Park
- Thong Nhat Stadium
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Vinh Nghiem Pagoda