Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
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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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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 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.
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.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Mekong Delta Small-Group Tour or Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Pham Ngu Lao Street and Saigon River are top sights worth seeing.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
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.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Saigon Skydeck
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Diamond Plaza
- Tao Dan Park
- Union Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- September 23 Park
- Thai Binh Market
- Vincom Center B