Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Visit Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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 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.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Activities
Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Saigon By Night featuring Vietnamese Water Puppets & Dinner
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park 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 Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
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 Union Square or Dong Khoi Street 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 Thanh Market
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Saigon Skydeck
- Diamond Plaza
- Tao Dan Park
- Parkson Plaza
- September 23 Park
- Taka Plaza
- Thai Binh Market