District 12 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.
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.
Dong Khoi Street
This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.
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
Half day meditation retreat in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels Non-touristy - Group Tour or Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around District 12
Go Vap
Well liked for its restaurants and parks, Go Vap is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Tan Son Nhat Market and Cong Vien Van Hoa Park, and jump on the metro at Ga Tau Go Vap Station to get around the city.
Binh Thanh
Binh Thanh is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Landmark 81 and Vinhomes Central Park.
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 Vietnam People's Air Force Museum or Pho Quang Pagoda.
Phu Nhuan
Visitors to Phu Nhuan appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Pho Quang Pagoda and Vinh Nghiem Pagoda might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Thao Dien
Unique features of Thao Dien include the river views and spas. Make a stop by Saigon River or Vincom Mega Mall 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 Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.
- Quang Trung Software City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Independence Palace
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon River
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Medical University Hospital
- Gia Dinh Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bach Dang Wharf