Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the head, tourist center of the South. Here you can participate in all kinds of entertainment activities from popular to luxurious, from activities for families to couples. Night or day, early in the morning or late at night, in this bustling city, you can find things to do at any time. Now first try with the following 10 best things to do:
1. City From Above
If you are new to Saigon, you want to have a panorama view of this bustling city, do not miss these two skyscrapers: Bitexco: Bitexco Financial Tower is designed to reflect the vitality and aspirations of people and symbolize a dynamic new Vietnam. It was once ranked 5th among the 20 symbolic buildings of the world. Come here, you can explore the Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM everyday
Address: 36 Ho Tung Mau Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Landmark 81: Building has a height of 461.3m, is one of the top tallest buildings in the world created by Vietnamese people. It is inspired by Vietnam's traditional bamboo bundle with undulating peaks shaped soaring, rising to the blue sky, forming a magnificent architectural ensemble along the Saigon River. Located on the highest 3 floors 79 - 80 - 81 of the building, Landmark 81 SkyView has a transparent glass system, helping visitors to see and capture the rare real moments of the city from above.
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 10:00 PM everyday
Address: 720A Dien Bien Phu Floor 79, 80, 81, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2. Visit The Shopping Malls
The trip will be more valuable when you have time to wander in the big shopping centers. Buying or not buying any items here of course depends on your budget and decision. However, no one forbids you from wandering to see. Otherwise, lots of coffee shops, restaurants always available in these places.
Saigon Centre (Takashimaya)
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM everyday
Address: 92 – 94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Diamond Plaza Shopping Centre
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday
Address: 34 Le Duan street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vincom Centre Dong Khoi
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday
Address: 72 Le Thanh Ton street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cresent Mall
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday
Address: 101 Ton Dat Tien street, Tan Phu ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3. Night Out
If anyone has been to Saigon, the hustle and bustle of this city will make you unforgettable. Not only during the day but at night, Saigon has never slept. Therefore, when traveling to Saigon, do not worry about the issue of "What to play at night”.
The Saigon Opera House: Ho Chi Minh City Theater is a venue for professional theater performances such as: theater performances, reformed theater, music, ballet, ethnic, Opera for all art troupes at home and abroad. In addition, this is also the stage for the impressive fashion show, attracting both near and far tourists. At night, with just a glass of milk tea, friends gather on the steps in front of the big theater, chatting, singing, or simply watching the busy traffic back and forth. Sometimes, Saigon has small corners, making people feel lonely and lost among the millions of people still living in a hurry.
Here, you can also buy tickets to see unique art and music shows. May refer to as AO Show. The combination of circus, dance and drama has brought a charming AO Show combining familiar bamboo items in the countryside of Vietnam combined with the flexibility and virtuosity of performers on traditional folk music. AO Show will bring you unexpectedly interesting moments.
Address: 7 Cong Truong Lam Son street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nguyen Hue walking street: This is one of the top places in Saigon at night you should not miss, with bustling space, vibrant on every street corner, creating attraction and making the atmosphere of this place more exciting. Here the bustling laughter of many Saigon people and tourists, they form bands with drums, guitar extremely funny. In addition, this is also the meeting place for young groups who come here to chat, selfie or date with lover.
Address: Nguyen Hue street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bui Vien walking Street: Now becomes a familiar address of young Saigon people every weekend night. Every night, Bui Vien is noisy and noisy with all colors and languages! In addition to bars and pubs, Bui Vien sidewalk beer is equally bustling. Also, one of the reasons people flock to every night is because food is flooding the streets. From the beginning to the end of the road, you will never try all the dishes if you only stay there for 1 night!
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Address: Bui Vien street, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4. Visit Typical Attractions
Ho Chi Minh City is featured in some of the most important modern historical events in the world and you will find references to this on every corner. If you want to learn more about the period of reunification of Vietnam, you can visit the monuments, museums, architectural buildings bearing bold history.
Notre Dame Cathedral: Located in the heart of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Notre Dame Cathedral is the concise name of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and officially named Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The Notre Dame Cathedral is massive with ancient French architecture, the spacious space from the outside to the inside of the cathedral is also one of the symbols of Saigon.
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Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 08:00 PM everyday
Address: 1 Cong Xa Paris street, Ben Nghe ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
War Remnants Museum: This is a great destination for history lovers who want to relive the days of fierce war. War Remnants Museum is a vivid picture of Vietnam during the war years against the invaders. The artifacts, the remaining images as the hard evidence to denounce the crimes of the invading colonists, and at the same time reflect the will to fight and win to regain national independence
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Opening Hours: 07:30 AM to 06:00 PM everyday
Address: 28 Vo Van Tan street, ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Independence Palace: The witness for the historical transfer between the two regimes is closely linked to the history of liberation in southern Vietnam. The Independence Palace has a unique architecture, layout and history in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Opening Hours: 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM everyday
Address: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, Ben Thanh ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Ben Thanh market: Full of souvenir items, fashion and street food. This is an ideal place for those who love shopping.
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Opening Hours: 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM everyday
Address: Ben Thanh market, Quach Thi Trang site, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5. Try Banh Xeo
Banh Xeo is a delicious, rustic dish typical of the two Southern and Central regions of Vietnam. This Vietnamese pancake is always round, have a fragrant yellow color, served with green vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce. Although simple, but extremely attractive.
Banh Xeo Muoi Xiem
Opening Hours: 09:00 AM to 10:00 PM everyday
Address: 204 Nguyen Trai street, Pham Ngu Lao ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Banh Xeo An La Ghien
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 09:30 PM everyday
Address: 74 Suong Nguyet Anh street, Ben Thanh ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Banh Xeo Dinh Cong Trang
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM everyday
Address: 46A Dinh Cong Trang street, Tan Dinh ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
6. Motorbike Tour
Most people think crossing a street in Ho Chi Minh is truly a formidable thing. But have you ever thought about trying wandering around Saigon by motorbike with the locals at night?
It will be a great experience to be seated on motorbike with helmets, we will be extremely excited and prepare for our adventure.
7. Tasty Banh Mi
Banh Mi is derived from the French baguette. In the 1950s, Vietnamese began to adjust the recipe in their own way, combining ingredients with taste. Banh Mi is soft, has a crispy crust combined with grilled pork, pate, chicken, egg, sauce, and fresh herbs...
Over time, Vietnamese bread has been honored by the international media as "the best street food in the world", "the best sandwich in the world"... So far, Banh Mi follows with Vietnamese and tourists go through the borders and became one of the symbols of Vietnam cuisine.
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Address: 25 Le Thi Rieng street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Banh Mi 37
Address: 37 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Nhu Lan Bakery
Address: 64 – 68 Ham Nghi street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
8. Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels
Previously the tunnel in Cu Chi was a resistance base, a solid defensive system deep in the ground of Vietnam during the Indochina War and Vietnam War. Dubbed the "underground city" of the Cu Chi Tunnels, it not only has a tunnel system like a labyrinth but also a lot of rooms, clinics, kitchens, warehouses, working rooms, etc.
Today, the Cu Chi Tunnels are not only a special national monument but also a famous tourist attraction, each year serving about 20 million domestic and foreign visitors. Normally, it will take you about half a day to explore every corner of this tunnel.
9. Explore Mekong Delta
Come once and more again, because the experience at the Mekong Delta makes the hearts of many visitors so excited and strange to enjoy. From the excitement of walking into the immense fruit forests of the Mekong Delta, all kinds of typical fruits such as durian, breast milk, rambutan, mangosteen, coconut, tangerine, etc. Boating on canals lined with coconut trees. In addition to the above, a unique feature that cannot be found anywhere else is the floating market culture in the Mekong Delta.
10. Drinking Iced Coffee
The first thing that you need to learn when you first come to Ho Chi Minh City is how to cross the street. The second thing is to enjoy coffee here.
The story of drinking coffee in the morning in Saigon has become a habit of the people here. It helps people stay awake and excited for the new day. Not only that, it is also an indispensable cultural feature of Saigon people.
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Address: 188, 186 Le Thanh Ton, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Location: Ben Thanh Ward
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Address: 39 – 39A Nguyen Trung Truc, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Location: Ho Chi Minh City
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Address: 2 Tran Hung Dao B Street, Dist.5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Location: District 5
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Address: 01 Dong Khoi Street, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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