Ho Chi Minh Travel & Vacation Guide

From the 49th level in Bitexco Financial Tower you can enjoy the panoramic view over the city and its surroundings. The design of the tallest building in the city is inspired by a Lotus bud, which mak... Read More

Also known as Holy See, Cao Dai Temple is the center of Cao Dai faith, an indigenous Vietnamese religion that incorporates the teachings of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism as well as part of Islam and ... Read More

The historic Saigon Central Post Office, which has long been one of the city's symbols, continues to offer postal services such as mailing and money exchange to-date. One interesting fact about the Po... Read More

Cho Lon, also well-known as Chinatown, is an area of Ho Chi Minh where many Chinese immigrants reside and earn their living. Within Cho Lon, the biggest and most crowded trade hub is Tan Binh Market, ... Read More

The tunnels of Cu Chi hide an entire world including classrooms, kitchens and medical facilities underground. Today you can see the tunnels from above and even try to go down one, so as to better unde... Read More

To cool you off from the hot and bustling city, Dam Sen Water Park offers several swimming pools, water slides and rides that will keep you occupied and excited for a whole day. It is a very family-fr... Read More

Many beautiful pagodas (temples) are located in Ho Chi Minh City while the Emperor Jade Pagoda is considered to be the finest and most lavishly decorated temple. To understand more about the meaning o... Read More

Built in 1744, Giac Lam Pagoda is one of the oldest and most popular Buddhist pagodas, a place of pilgrimage during the Tet Holiday. It was officially accredited as a national cultural and historic si... Read More

Banana Mama offers drinks and food on the 10th floor of WMC Tower. If you want to watch the sunset in a cozy bar with beach-style interior, this is the place.

In this popular micro-brewery you’ll find some of the best Saigon beers. This venue can host over 600 guests and is a paradise for beer and European food lovers as it offers dark and light beers, as w... Read More

Pham Ngu Lao / Bui Vien Street (also known as 'Backpacker Street') is home to some of the city's most vibrant nightlife, with a plethora of bars, clubs, and street food stands stretching along it. The... Read More

Phatty’s is an expat-owned sports bar, popular with both travelers and locals. Choose one of the various beers or another beverage and watch sports like football, basketball, and even cricket.

Being one of the best bars in Vietnam, Rooftop Garden Bar offers you a breathtaking view over the city, lovely drinks, local cuisine and a great atmosphere. Enjoy your favourite cocktail at sunset.

Looking for a pub to spend your night with new friends and good beer? Ruong Pub & Hub is the place to go. This pub offers a wide selection of beer including crafts.

Ben Thanh Market is the most famous and oldest marketplace of Ho Chi Minh City, as well as one of its prominent landmarks. Here you can buy almost anything, especially handcrafts and souvenirs, but al... Read More

A great store to browse through for fun Vietnam-themed gifts and souvenirs that aren't you typical Chinese imports. Some of their best buys include wallets made from recycled storage bags, high-qualit... Read More

Saigon Square is a sprawling collection of vendors mainly dealing in clothing and accessories. Haggling is expected.

The reputable Japanese department store brand Takashimaya is present in Ho Chi Minh, too. it enjoys a reputation of a slightly more upscale shopping centre, with above average prices and an excellent ... Read More

Tan Dinh is mostly known for its impressive assortment of fabrics, so if you're in the market for those, make sure to work Tan Dinh into your itinerary. There are also lots of street food stalls here ... Read More

Conveniently located in the city centre, Vincom Center is a shopping complex that contains a substantial collection of stores and boutiques, of both local and international brands, plus a food court w... Read More

From December to April, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys moderate temperatures and light rainfall, which would probably make it the best time to visit. Note that the hottest months are from March to May with t... Read More

Travellers to Vietnam generally need a visa to enter the country, although some countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and several ASEAN member states, are exempt for short stays. For longer stays, vi... Read More

Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam's largest international airport, lies 7 km north of the city centre. Several public buses, including the Yellow Airport Bus 109, Yellow Airport Bus 49, and ... Read More

Ho Chi Minh City boasts an efficient public transit bus network with 150 green routes spanning the city, making it a cheaper and safer option than many alternatives. The ticket is bought from the fare... Read More

Taxis are the most comfortable way of getting around affordably. It’s easy and safe to catch one off the side of the road, but do make sure the meters work properly and enquire as to the estimated tot... Read More

In Vietnam, electrical outlets typically operate at 220V/50Hz and commonly use plug types A and C. Type A features two flat parallel pins, while type C has two round pins. Travellers are advised to ca... Read More

Some main pharmacy chains you will find in Ho Chi Minh City include Pharmacity — one of the largest and most well-known pharmacy chains in Vietnam —, Guardian, Long Châu, and An Khang.

The main post office is located on Dong Khoi in District 1 (it's more of a tourist attraction these days, but it's still a fully functional post office). Postal services such as mailing, money exchang... Read More