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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 search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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.
Explore 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
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Vinh Nghiem Pagoda or War Remnants Museum.
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
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while in the area.
Tan Binh
Tan Binh is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Hoang Van Thu Park or Pho Quang Pagoda.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- 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
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Dam Sen Water Park
- An Dong Market
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon River
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City National University
- 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
- Vinh Nghiem Pagoda