Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city, business and financial hub of Vietnam. Also known as Saigon, it has a prominent history going back hundreds of years. There are plenty of museums showcasing the country's dark wartime history and classic colonial architecture built by former French rulers.

Today, Ho Chi Minh City is a popular tourist destination due to its fascinating culture, sleek skyscrapers, ornate temples and Chinese pagodas. The city has plenty of rooftop bars overlooking Saigon and beyond, plus fantastic restaurants offering a combination of French, Chinese, and, of course, local Vietnamese cuisine. You will find many prominent landmarks spread out among Districts 1 and 3 in central Saigon, while Pham Ngu Lao Street – set on the western edge of District 1 – is an iconic backpacker’s district divided into numerous lanes and back alleys that are ripe for exploration.

What to see & do in Ho Chi Minh City

Where & what to eat in Ho Chi Minh City

10 Best Local Dishes from Ho Chi Minh City
The best local dishes from Ho Chi Minh City are well regarded as nutritious, savoury, and hearty delights that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Some of the defining traits in Vietnamese cuisine include rice, noodles, seafood,...
7 Great Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City
These great restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City serve a combination of French, Chinese, and, of course, local Vietnamese cuisine. It is this confluence of food cultures that has made Vietnamese food famed around the world, and brings visitors flocking...

Where to shop & what to buy in Ho Chi Minh City

9 Best Places to Go Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
Shopping in Ho Chi Minh is truly one of the highlights of this fascinating city. Modern shopping malls are all over central Saigon, bringing with them international fashion brands to please the most demanding of fashion connoisseurs. However, it is...
4 Best Shopping Malls in Ho Chi Minh City
Shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City are the best places to be (after its vibrant street markets) for a satisfying shopping experience during your holiday. Easily accessible on foot or by cyclo, these shopping malls are also conveniently located...

Where to go & what to do at night in Ho Chi Minh City

9 Best Rooftop Bars in Ho Chi Minh
The best rooftop bars in Ho Chi Minh are sleek places for enjoying the nightlife scene in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can enjoy great cocktails and enjoy your night in style. Offering panoramic views of the vibrant city...
9 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Ho Chi Minh
The best things to do after dinner in Ho Chi Minh vary as nightlife means very different things depending on where you are in the city. Downtown in District 1, rooftop bars, high rolling casinos and smooth jazz bands are...

Useful information

Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City
Getting around Ho Chi Minh City is a fairly easy task despite its notorious traffic. It becomes more straightforward once you’ve done a bit of research before making your way to this lively city. Ho Chi Minh City, also commonly known as Saigon, is made up of 24 districts. District 1 to 5 hosts the highest number of attractions, restaurants,...
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