Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Activities
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Saigon By Night featuring Vietnamese Water Puppets & Dinner
Cu Chi Tunnels Non-touristy Tour from HCM City
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City Half Day - VIP Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by HCMC Museum or Ho Chi Minh City Hall 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.
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- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Independence Palace
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- HCMC Museum
- Tao Dan Park
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Saigon Skydeck
- Diamond Plaza
- Union Square
- Notre Dame Square
- Parkson Plaza
- Thai Binh Market
- September 23 Park
- Taka Plaza
- Vincom Center B