Guidebook for Quận 1
Parks & Nature
Nice Park Area. You'll find Vietnamese students searching for foreigners to practice English with. If you go in the morning, you may find old people doing exercises. Late afternoon, there will be teenagers playing shuttlecock.
442 locals recommend
September 23rd Park
Đường Phạm Ngũ LãoNice Park Area. You'll find Vietnamese students searching for foreigners to practice English with. If you go in the morning, you may find old people doing exercises. Late afternoon, there will be teenagers playing shuttlecock.
Big park and good for a stroll. You'll find many local groups doing exercise. If you come on Festive seasons, there will be Flower Festival hosted here.
40 locals recommend
Children's play area, Tao Dan Park
Big park and good for a stroll. You'll find many local groups doing exercise. If you come on Festive seasons, there will be Flower Festival hosted here.
Arts & Culture
This is where the Old Government of Saigon used to be. With large buildings, with bunkers and a top balcony for Helicopter landing, you'll be amazed with the historic stories this place had witnessed.
1160 locals recommend
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaThis is where the Old Government of Saigon used to be. With large buildings, with bunkers and a top balcony for Helicopter landing, you'll be amazed with the historic stories this place had witnessed.
Exhibit about the war atrocities. You'll understand more about the hardship the Vietnamese had been through to obtain peace today. The war also had a lasting effect, which still exist today. Know more when you visit this museum.
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnExhibit about the war atrocities. You'll understand more about the hardship the Vietnamese had been through to obtain peace today. The war also had a lasting effect, which still exist today. Know more when you visit this museum.
Food Scene
Local Vietnamese Food nicely done. Recommended Dish: Braised Fish Pot, Sour Fish Soup, Kang Kong with Beef. Or just anything from the menu literally.
94 locals recommend
Secret House
55/3 Lê Thị Hồng GấmLocal Vietnamese Food nicely done. Recommended Dish: Braised Fish Pot, Sour Fish Soup, Kang Kong with Beef. Or just anything from the menu literally.
Superb Local Vietnamese Food. Located on the 6th Floor of an old building, it offers a good exercise to work up your stomach. You'll get a nice view of the Saigon Square too! Recommended dish: Ca Kho (Braised Fish), Goi Buoi (Pomelo Salad), Canh Chua (Sour Fish Soup).
213 locals recommend
Mountain Retreat Vietnamese Restaurant
36 Đ. Lê LợiSuperb Local Vietnamese Food. Located on the 6th Floor of an old building, it offers a good exercise to work up your stomach. You'll get a nice view of the Saigon Square too! Recommended dish: Ca Kho (Braised Fish), Goi Buoi (Pomelo Salad), Canh Chua (Sour Fish Soup).
Shopping
Vincom Center
Big Brands located here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Literally 2 minutes walk away. You are filled with bars, loud music and people drinking beers on the sidewalk.
453 locals recommend
Bui Vien Walking Street
Đường Bùi ViệnLiterally 2 minutes walk away. You are filled with bars, loud music and people drinking beers on the sidewalk.
Sightseeing
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisEvery Tourist goes here. Full stop.
There's a cafe at 60+ Floor. Go here and have a nice view of the city with a drink, instead of paying 200k VND for the top of the building.
487 locals recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower
2 Hải TriềuThere's a cafe at 60+ Floor. Go here and have a nice view of the city with a drink, instead of paying 200k VND for the top of the building.