District 1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Dong Khoi Street
This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.
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.
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.
Activities
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Cu Chi Tunnels Non-touristy - Group Tour or Private Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around District 1
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.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
Ben Nghe
If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Nguyen Thai Binh
If you're spending some time in Nguyen Thai Binh, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street are top sights worth seeing.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bach Dang Wharf
- HCMC Museum
- Diamond Plaza
- Tao Dan Park
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Saigon Skydeck
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Union Square
- Notre Dame Square
What kind of hotels are in District 1?
Are there hotels near District 1?
- Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- District 3 Hotels
- Dong Khoi Hotels
- District 5 Hotels
- Ben Thanh Hotels
- Little Japan Hotels
- Binh Thanh Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- District 10 Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street Hotels
- Phu Nhuan Hotels
- Nguyen Thai Binh Hotels
- Thu Duc Hotels
- Ben Nghe Hotels
- Bach Dang Riverside Hotels
- Thu Thiem Hotels
- Bui Thi Xuan Hotels
- Phường 6 Hotels
- Da Kao Hotels