District 8 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
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Cu Chi Tunnels Non-touristy Tour from HCM City
Saigon By Night featuring Vietnamese Water Puppets & Dinner
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Thong Nhat Stadium and Saigon South.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Tao Dan Park and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
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 Vinh Nghiem Pagoda or War Remnants Museum.
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
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon River
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Medical University Hospital
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Diamond Plaza