Explore the vibrant beauty of Ho Chi Minh City, one of the largest city in Vietnam with significant places to visit when you come here.
It is said that "travelling is going from your own boring place to other’s boring place" but this might be not true for Saigon. Whether living here or being a tourist, this beautiful city will still attract you by its very own charm.
Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - photo by ByJ
Traveling to Saigon is like a "journey" from past to present, from quiet to bustling, from luxury to standard. Moreover, this place will treat your belly with delicious dishes that you forget about going home.
Don’t worry about money because 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 - photo by Loc Dang
To start an exciting journey, you can choose a loaf of bread or a cup of coffee in the Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy excitement of Saigon.
Next is Tan Dinh Church where is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Saigon 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, the City People's Committee for beautiful photos.
Ben Thanh market
Ben Thanh Market - photo by Votheminh
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 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.
Bach Dang Wharf with exciting activities - photo by @traveloka
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
Landmark 81 at night
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, eating pho (famous Vietnamese noodle) "in the clouds" is an extremely interesting experience that you must definitely try.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street attracts many people everyday - photo by Zing
Putting into use since 2015, Nguyen Hue Walking Street not only attracts tourists but also attracts 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, 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
Bui Vien walking street - photo by getgovietnam.com
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, immerse yourself in the music and excitement with extremely attractive dishes.
Crescent Lake, Starlight Bridge
Crescent Lake, Starlight Bridge - photo by justfly.vn
Crescent Lake, Starlight Bridge (District 7) is a very hot entertainment place in Saigon. At weekends, many people come here to enjoy food, check-in that make 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
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 photo 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, up to 100 galleries decorated in different styles.
Monkey Island
Monkey Island is an attractive destination for tourists at weekends
Monkey Island in Can Gio district (HCMC) is an ideal place for a weekend trip. The island is located in the beautiful Sac Forest that has been recognized by UNESCO as 93rd Biosphere Reserve on the world.
Coming here, you will be immersed in the fresh, unspoiled nature, visit and play with monkeys. But don't forget to store all the religious items such as hats, phones, wallets, sunglasses... to avoid being robbed by the monkeys.
Food tour in Saigon
Delicious dishes 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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