Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
French-era landmarks, markets and skybars in southern Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City — still called Saigon — is Vietnam's fast southern hub of French-era landmarks, markets and rooftop bars. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, the Book Street and District 1 walks, and the Ho Chi Minh statue, with Vincom Center for shopping and skybars like Chill for the night.
This Ho Chi Minh City guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan across District 1.
- Best time
- December–April
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Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Stays travelers actually picked in their TravBuddy plans.
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What are the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?+
Top experiences in Ho Chi Minh City include Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Statue of Ho Chi Minh, Vincom Center, Fine Arts Museum.
What are some offbeat places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Ho Chi Minh City also visit Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, Street Photography Walk in District 1.
Where should you eat in Ho Chi Minh City?+
Popular places to eat in Ho Chi Minh City include Banh Mi Huynh Hoa, Hai’s Restaurant.
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Plan my Ho Chi Minh City tripFacts on this page are computed from 7 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.