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What to do in Ho Chi Minh City
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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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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 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.
War Remnants Museum
This much-visited museum presents a confronting and often graphic portrayal of the Vietnam War.
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.
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 Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street 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.
Tan Binh
Tan Binh is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Gia Dinh Park and Vietnam People's Air Force Museum while in 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.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Saigon River
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- The Cresent Mall
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Vietnam Golf and Country Club
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
- Diamond Plaza
- Tao Dan Park