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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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A sobering collection of artillery, documentation and graphic exhibitions depict the effects of the Vietnam War.
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 Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street 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 Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street 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 War Remnants Museum or Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.
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 Saigon Paragon Mall and The Cresent Mall.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Square
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Vincom Landmark 81
- War Remnants Museum
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon River
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- An Dong Market
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Medical University Hospital
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Union Square
- Hoang Van Thu Park
- Saigon Skydeck
- Quang Trung Software City
- Vietnam Golf and Country Club
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