Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam's vibrant southern metropolis — food, shopping and culture
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The first-timer's base — Bến Thành Market, Đồng Khởi street and the city's landmarks all within walking distance.
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Indochina Queen dinner cruise
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A laid-back local district of tree-lined colonial villas and neighborhood cafés.
The old Chinatown of Bình Tây Market and Chinese temples — a deeper dive into Hoa Chinese culture.
An expat hub across the Saigon River — a quiet, green district of riverside restaurants.
Day trips nearby
Easy day trips from the city
Củ Chi Tunnels
The underground tunnel network of the Vietnam War — about 1.5 hours from the city, a half-day history experience.
Mekong Delta
A southern river-delta day tour of Mỹ Tho sampan boats, orchards and folk music.
What to eat in Ho Chi Minh?
Local classics, photo spots, night markets and cafés — grouped so you can choose fast
What Saigon eats first
A spoon of sugar and a fistful of herbs — the southern table starts here
Cơm Tấm Ba Ghiền · Phở Minh · Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa
7 placesWhere the photos come from
Seventy-six floors up, or six floors up an old apartment block — the city's two best angles
Chung cư 42 Nguyễn Huệ · Social Club Rooftop Bar · Blank Lounge — Landmark 81
6 placesThings that only happen here
One MICHELIN star and an eighty-year-old satay noodle counter, in the same city
Ănăn Saigon · Nén Light · Cục Gạch Quán
6 placesNight streets and markets
A wholesale flower market becomes a food alley at three — every district's night is different here
Chợ Hồ Thị Kỷ · Ốc Oanh — đường Vĩnh Khánh · Sủi Cảo Thiên Thiên — đường Hà Tôn Quyền
6 placesCoffee and something sweet
From coffee strained through cloth for ninety years, to cacao roasted in-house
Cà Phê Cheo Leo · Chè Hà Ký · Maison Marou Saigon
5 placesIllustrative image of the style and atmosphere — not a photo of the venue itself
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4 Days in Ho Chi Minh: A Family-Friendly Southern Vietnam Trip — Mekong Delta, Jungle & Night Cruise
Boat rides through the Mekong Delta, mangrove monkey island, and a Saigon River dinner cruise.
5 Days in Ho Chi Minh & Ho Tram: Romantic South with City Nights and Beach Resorts
Saigon River Dinner Cruise, Egg Coffee Class, and a Night at Ho Tram Beach Resort
4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Memories of War and Land of Faith — Cu Chi, Tay Ninh, and Cho Lon
Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai noon service, and a 200-year-old Sino-Vietnamese Chinatown
Ho Chi Minh City 3 Days: A Culinary Alley Pilgrimage — From Bánh Xèo to Egg Coffee
Base yourself within walking distance of Bến Thành Market, filling every hour from morning to night with nothing but food.
4 Days in Ho Chi Minh & Ho Tram: Escape the City for a Sea Resort Healing Trip
First night in a city rooftop, followed by complete relaxation at Anantara Ho Tram Beach Villa
4 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Nature Near Saigon — Mekong, Monkey Island, and Nights on the River
Just an hour or two from the city center, discover the Mekong’s jungle waterways and UNESCO-listed mangrove forests.
3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: From Ben Thanh to Rooftops — Shopping & Nightlife
Daytime bargaining at Ben Thanh and air-conditioned malls, nighttime luxury cruises and Bui Vien Street
3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Conquering Saigon Landmarks — Walking Tours and River Night Views
Walk through French-style attractions within a 1km radius, and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Saigon River at night.
Ho Chi Minh City 4-Day Solo Backpacking — Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong & Dense Street Food Tour
Maximize local density with budget-friendly join day tours and alleyway street food.