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History & culture
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Day Tour by Limousine
Activity duration is 10 hours5.0 out of 5 with 2 reviewsFree cancellation availablePrice is S$104per adult
Shopping & fashion
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Attractions
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Luxury-Group Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours4.7 out of 5 with 101 reviewsFree cancellation availablePrice is S$95per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City
Activity duration is 4 hours5.0 out of 5 with 1 reviewFree cancellation availablePrice is S$37per adult
Classes & workshops
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Vietnamese Language Lesson & Market Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours3.3 out of 5 with 8 reviewsFree cancellation availablePrice is S$47per adult
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.
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.
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 Backpacker Area
Known as the city’s main backpacker area, the streets of Pham Ngu Lao are lined with great value restaurants, colorful markets and lively bars.
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
A sobering collection of artillery, documentation and graphic exhibitions depict the effects 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.
Independence Palace
Get an appreciation for the years of conflict and unrest that plagued Vietnam during the 20th century at this fascinating palace.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
This striking government office is undoubtedly one of the city’s most impressive colonial buildings.
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 7
District 7 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bui Vien Walking Street and Ben Thanh Market.
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bui Vien Walking Street and Ben Thanh Market while in the area.
District 3
Visitors often come to District 3 for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Ga Tau Hoa Hung Station.
Tan Binh
Spend some time visiting places like Ben Thanh Market while getting to know Tan Binh, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Trạm Xe Bus Nguyễn Hồng Đào Station or Ga Tàu Tân Bình Station to see more of the area.
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