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What to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
War Remnants Museum
A sobering collection of artillery, documentation and graphic exhibitions depict the effects of the Vietnam War.
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.
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.
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.
Areas of Ho Chi Minh City
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by HCMC Museum or Ho Chi Minh City Hall while you're exploring the area.
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
Travelers come to District 3 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like War Remnants Museum and Tan Dinh Church while you're in town.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
District 7
District 7 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Cresent Mall and Saigon River.
District 5
Travelers come to District 5 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while you're in town.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- War Remnants Museum
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon River
- An Dong Market
- Medical University Hospital
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- The Cresent Mall
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Ho Chi Minh City National University
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Hoang Van Thu Park
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Tao Dan Park
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Saigon Skydeck
- Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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