Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Must-try hidden bars in Saigon

Settled in small alleys or old apartments and buildings, hidden bars in Saigon certainly surprise customers with their unexpected attraction and mind-blowing creativity in mixology.

Night Life

The Best Breweries and Craft Beers in Saigon

Searching for an amazing craft beer taproom in Saigon, the land of endless creativity? Here are the best breweries that guarantee to complete your joyful experience in this city! Pasteur Street Brewing CompanyPasteur Street Brewing Company beer. Photo by Pasteur Street Brewing Company Address: 144 Pasteur Street, Ben Nghe Ward,

Shopping

Top 8 places to shop organic food in Saigon

Looking to kick off your healthy eating routine for the upcoming new year? Here are the top 8 organic shops in Saigon you should check out. ORGANIK DALATOrganik Dalat is the top store to buy fresh organic foods from Da Lat. Photo by: Organik Dalat. Owning the complete process from

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Off the beaten track Saigon

Saigon always astonishes its locals with hidden gems that stands the test of time. It's fun to explore the city a little bit off the beaten track to find these diamonds in the rough.

Transportation

How To Get From Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by Bus, Ferry and Other Transportations (2021 Updated)

Only 95 kilometers towards the Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is one of the most popular coastal destinations for beach lovers in the southern part of Vietnam. There are different ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau. You can choose to hop on a

Hidden Gem

Saigon Sense Market: The best underground market in Ho Chi Minh city

Street markets are irreplaceable in Vietnam’s cultures, as they have been a means to make ends meet for the local people for so long. As time progresses, the markets have become a tourist attraction for foreign visitors, but they can be hard to find, especially in district 1 when

Local Picks

Eat like a local - Ho Chi Minh street food crawl

Every day, thousands of street-side eateries offer up delicious, cheap food in an informal environment on the city’s sidewalks. But street food is about more than just food: it’s about atmosphere and ambiance. Eating street food is, without a doubt, the best thing to do in Ho Chi

Mindfulness

Top 10 spas in Ho Chi Minh City

One of Vietnam’s most frequented cities, Ho Chi Minh has undergone massive development throughout the years, with well-preserved Buddhist temples and colonial architecture coexisting with modern skyscrapers, shopping malls and recreational centres. Been wandering around the city all day long and need a refreshing ending to your sweaty day?

City Tour

Top 30 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City: The ultimate guide to Saigon

Ho Chi Minh city or Saigon always impresses travelers with its bustling atmosphere, making it easy to get lost in the "Pearl of the Orient," as the French colonialists had said. However, Saigon doesn't only have modern beauty; it also has historical and natural significance. Therefore, we recommend you experience

Outdoor

Top 20 amazing day tours from Ho Chi Minh City

As one of the most popular cities in Vietnam, Saigon is already pretty familiar to most visitors. We know about Ho Chi Minh city as a town that never sleeps. We Saigonese live in the moment and love fast-moving things. People find themselves coming back for that youthful, energetic and

Local Picks

Where to eat in Saigon: best 20 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh city for first time visitors

One of the greatest things in Vietnam is its diverse cuisine. Here in Sai Gon you find delicious dishes on every corner: from small stalls on street pavement to big fancy restaurants. But the more there is, the harder it is to choose; very often our backpackers find themselves spending

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Best things to do in 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City

Almost three decades ago, Vietnam would not have been high on people’s list of potential holiday destinations. Yet the country strived and prospered to a new international height resulting in Ho Chi Minh City becoming one of its booming centers of finance, commerce and, consequently, tourism. This pulsating metropolis

Need to know

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: A Guide To The Resting Place of The Revolutionary Leader of Vietnam

If you ask a Vietnamese who’s the greatest hero of their country, chances are they will answer Uncle Ho. So it’s easy to understand how Vietnamese people would honor their hero by giving him a proper mausoleum. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the most

Hidden Gem

Top 20 Non Touristy Things To Do In Ho Chi Minh City

It is often said that a city is best enjoyed through the eyes of its residents, that is to say the locals, who have seen and lived every nook and cranny as well as every aspect of it. With that in mind, here are 20 non-touristy things to do in

Need to know

Notre-Dame Cathedral Saigon: A Guide To The Oldest Church in Ho Chi Minh City

Notre-Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the architectural remnants of the French colony in Ho Chi Minh city. The cathedral's architecture was based on Notre-Dame de Paris. It possesses numerous historical values and also cultural values. Beside the church, you can also visit Independence Palace and Sai Gon central post

Attraction

Ben Thanh Market: A Guide To The Oldest Market In Ho Chi Minh City

Any travelers who come to Ho Chi Minh City will notice a yellow complex with a large number of people going in and out. That complex is Ben Thanh Market, the oldest market in Ho Chi Minh City. People often consider it as the unofficial symbol of Saigon and the

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Best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city for 2 days

Ho Chi Minh City is a large, busy and fascinating city. The city is an eclectic blend of the traditional and the modern. With historic attractions, fascinating day trips and bustling streets lined with food stalls and pavement cafes, there’s certainly plenty to see and do in two days

Outdoor

Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour - You'll find it's more than a modern city

Ho Chi Minh City - also known as Saigon - is no longer a strange destination for travellers visiting Vietnam. Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, you are free to venture and explore a number of destinations in Vietnam, but believe me, don’t mistake Ho Chi Minh as another