Must-see places in Ho Chi Minh City

Traveling to Saigon is like a "journey" from past to present, from quiet to bustling, from luxurious to standard one. In particular, this place will turn your belly from hungry to full of delicious dishes to forget the way home.

Please rest assured that when you have an air ticket to Saigon, no matter how thick or thin your wallet is, you can still check in to the most desirable locations throughout the city.

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon - City Post Office - Tan Dinh Church

Tan Dinh Church

To start an exciting journey, you can choose a loaf of bread, and a cup of coffee in the Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy the excitement of Saigon.

Next is Tan Dinh Church, considered one of Saigon's most beautiful churches today. The first time you come here, you will be surprised by the beauty of this pink church. And don't forget to check in the Post Office, and the City People's Committee for beautiful photos.

Ben Thanh market

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market is an indispensable piece in the bustling and vibrant picture of the city named after Uncle Ho.

It is considered to be the largest retail market in Saigon, this place has all kinds of goods from popular to luxury, from fashion to household goods for tourists.

Bach Dang Wharf Park – River bus

Bach Dang wharf seen from above

Bach Dang Wharf Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) has recently become a very hot destination. With a 360-degree view, its every angle is extremely shimmering.

Sunset on Saigon River

If you visit Bach Dang Wharf, do not forget to experience the river bus route. Sitting on the river bus, you can see the city's architectural works such as Landmark 81, Thu Thiem Bridge, Saigon Bridge... In particular, you will have the opportunity to watch the very romantic moment when the golden sunset falls on the river.

Landmark 81

If you are looking for a place to enjoy the panoramic view of the city from above, Landmark 81 is the "top of the top" choice. This is the tallest building in Vietnam today, located by the Saigon River, a favorite check-in place for many young people.

Seeing the whole city from the observatory on the 81st floor, drinking coffee, and eating pho (a famous Vietnamese noodle) "in the clouds" is an extremely interesting experience that you must definitely try.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street



Putting into use since 2015, Nguyen Hue Walking Street not only attracts tourists but also local people.

This is considered a paradise of entertainment with many cultural and entertainment activities and various cuisine.

You can check in some attractive places such as Apartment 42 Nguyen Hue where there are many restaurants, cafes, and fashion shops; Nguyen Hue Book Street and don't forget to enjoy music performances - a specialty of the walking street at night.

Bui Vien Walking Street



If you love the busy street and want to know what Saigon is like at night, Bui Vien walking
Street is a definite place you must experience.

As the street of sleepless nights, you will forget all your melancholy, and immerse yourself in the music and excitement with extremely attractive dishes.

Crescent Lake, Starlight Bridge



Crescent Lake, Starlight Bridge (District 7) is a very hot entertainment place in Saigon. At weekends, many people come here to enjoy food and check-in which makes this area extremely bustling. This is also the ideal place for dating and wedding photography for couples.

In particular, at night, Starlight Bridge is like a rainbow waterfall, brilliant and ravishing, just raise the phone and you will have a beautiful photo.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels

In addition, you can choose to visit historical places, learn about the country's historical culture, and have beautiful photos.

One of the historical places that cannot be missed when coming to Saigon is the Cu Chi Tunnels. This place has a unique system of tunnels in the ground nearly 250km long, which is a transformational and creative battle map of the army and people of Cu Chi district during the resistance war against the US.

Independence Palace

Inside Independence Palace

Surely people in Saigon have gone through this place at least once, but very few people go inside. You will regret to miss so many beautiful photos to be taken here.

This is a place that preserves many proud historical imprints of the nation, especially the liberation of the South. The palace was built during the French colonial period, with a classic style, with up to 100 galleries decorated in different styles.

Food tour in Saigon​



It would not be an exaggeration to call Saigon as the most attractive culinary paradise in Vietnam. By any corner of the city, you can easily find restaurants that are both delicious and very affordable.

And of course, it would be a big mistake to go to "food paradise" without rewarding yourself with a full food tour with broken rice, bread, snails, spring rolls, rice paper mix, etc.

Some famous food streets in Saigon you can visit to enjoy food such as Nguyen Tri Phuong and Su Van Hanh (District 10); Van Kiep and Nguyen Gia Tri (Binh Thanh District); Phan Xich Long (Phu Nhuan District); Nguyen Thuong Hien (District 3).

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