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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tao Dan Park.
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Cho Lon Mosque 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 Gia Dinh Park.
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.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- War Remnants Museum
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Medical University Hospital
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- An Dong Market
- Saigon River
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Tao Dan Park
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Union Square
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon Skydeck
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Diamond Plaza
- AEON MALL Tan Phu Celadon
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