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Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends rich history with modern energy. As Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City offers travelers a dynamic mix of colonial architecture, bustling markets, and cutting-edge skyscrapers. Stroll through the historic streets of District 1 to visit landmarks like the Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, the Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House and the War Remnants Museum . Dive into local life at Ben Thanh Market or explore the city’s thriving food scene with a bowl of pho or fresh bánh mì. For a unique experience, take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels or cruise along the Saigon River. Whether you're drawn by culture, cuisine, or nightlife, Ho Chi Minh City promises an unforgettable adventure.
Top things to do in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Ticket by City Sightseeing
Mekong Delta Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Luxury Limousine Options
Landmark 81 Saigon Skyview Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour
Suoi Tien Theme Park Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with Luxury Limousine Options
Saigon River Boutique Sightseeing Cruise
Metashow Art Lighting Exhibition Ticket at Thiso Mall
Saigon Princess Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Skydeck in Bitexco Financial Tower Ticket
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limo Transfer Option
Mekong Delta River Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh
Top attractions in Ho Chi Minh
Cu Chi Tunnel
Saigon River
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Landmark TVGB 81
Bui Vien Walking Street
Opera House
Independence Palace
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
Transport in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Sleeper Bus
Ho Chi Minh|Tan Son Nhat International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne Bus By Hanh Cafe
Bus to Vung Tau/ Long Hai/ Ho Tram/ Binh Chau from Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh Private Transfer to/from Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Can Tho... & More
Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh (Cambodia) Bus and Vice Versa
Shared Bus Between Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh (Ba Den Mountain)
Ho Chi Minh Private Car Charter
Phan Thiet/Mui Ne Private Transfer Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, Vung Tau
Ho Chi Minh - Phan Thiet/Mui Ne Sleeper Bus & Vice Versa
Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Cabin Sleeper Bus By Binh Minh Tai
Ho Chi Minh - Nha Trang Sleeper Bus
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh travel guide
Reviews of Ho Chi Minh activities
Quick facts about Ho Chi Minh
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +07:00
No time difference
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
1VND = 1.00VND
Official languages
Vietnamese
Best time to visit
APR - JUN
Spring
SEP - NOV
Fall
JAN - FEB
Spring Flowers Festival
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3 hours
When departing from Manila

FAQs about Ho Chi Minh
How many districts are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
How many districts are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
After the merger in 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will have 168 commune-level administrative units, including 113 wards, 54 communes and 1 special zone. These include wards such as Saigon ward, Tan Dinh ward, Ben Thanh ward, Cau Ong Lanh ward, Ban Co ward, Khanh Hoi ward, etc.
How many million people are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
How many million people are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
As of 205, the population of Ho Chi Minh City (including Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Ba Ria, Vung Tau) is about 14 million people. This is the most populous city in Vietnam.
What to eat when traveling to Saigon?
What to eat when traveling to Saigon?
Combining the culinary quintessence of many regions, it is difficult to choose a typical delicious dish of Ho Chi Minh City. However, there are a few specialties that you should not miss such as bread, beef hotpot, fish hotpot, beef noodle soup, broken rice, grilled food, banh canh, … snacks such as mixed rice paper, grilled rice paper, sweet soup, skewers, sticky rice …
What month should I travel to Saigon?
What month should I travel to Saigon?
As a city full of youthful energy, any time of the year is a good time to travel to Saigon. Especially in the last and first months of the year, Ho Chi Minh City will host a variety of exciting festivals and entertainment activities. #teamKlook don't miss it.
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Top attractions in Ho Chi Minh
- 1 Cu Chi Tunnel
- 2 Saigon River
- 3 War Remnants Museum
- 4 Ben Thanh Market
- 5 Landmark TVGB 81
- 6 Bui Vien Walking Street
- 7 Opera House
- 8 Independence Palace
- 9 Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- 10 Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- 11 Jade Emperor Pagoda
- 12 Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
- 13 Saigon Central Post Office
- 14 Bitexco
- 15 Tan Dinh Church
- 16 Bach Dang Wharf
- 17 Turtle Lake
- 18 Nha Rong Wharf
- 19 Thien Hau Pagoda
Everything you need for your Ho Chi Minh visit
- 1 Ho Chi Minh Hotels
- 2 Ho Chi Minh Private airport transfers
- 3 Ho Chi Minh Tours & experiences
- 4 Ho Chi Minh Tours
- 5 Ho Chi Minh Day trips
- 6 Ho Chi Minh Massages
- 7 Ho Chi Minh Spa & massages
- 8 Ho Chi Minh Food & drinks tours
- 9 Ho Chi Minh Cultural experiences
- 10 Ho Chi Minh Boat tours
- 11 Ho Chi Minh Cooking classes
- 12 Ho Chi Minh Workshops
- 13 Ho Chi Minh Cruises
- 14 Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing cruises
- 15 Ho Chi Minh Outdoor & sports activities
- 16 Ho Chi Minh Hop on hop off
- 17 Ho Chi Minh Multi-day tours
- 18 Ho Chi Minh Scooter rentals
- 19 Ho Chi Minh Go-karting
Top destinations in Vietnam
- 1 Da Nang
- 2 Phu Quoc
- 3 Hanoi
- 4 Ho Chi Minh City
- 5 Ha Long
- 6 Sapa
- 7 Nha Trang
- 8 Hoi An
- 9 Ninh Binh
- 10 Da Lat
- 11 My Tho
- 12 Hue
- 13 Mui Ne-Phan Thiet
- 14 Haiphong
- 15 Vung Tau
- 16 Can Tho-Mekong Delta
- 17 Dong Hoi - Quang Binh
- 18 Quy Nhon
- 19 Ha Giang
- 20 Con Dao
