Guidebook for Ho Chi Minh City
Food Scene
Bánh Mì Tươi Bready
25 Bà Huyện Thanh QuanWrap&Roll 62 Hai Bà Trưng
very nice restaurant with various Vietnamese food
Taste Saigon Tour
160 Pasteurunique Vietnamese cuisine
Vegeta Vegan
684 Điện Biên Phủa delicious vegan restaurant with reasonable price
Hum Vegetarian, Café & Restaurant
32 Võ Văn Tầnvery nice vegetarian restaurant
Camellia Tea & Coffee
120/4B Trần Quốc ThảoThe Coffee House - Trần Quốc Thảo
183F Trần Quốc ThảoBanh Xeo 46A
46A Đinh Công Trángnice vietnamese pancake with reasonable price
Bánh khọt Cô Ba Vũng Tàu
40B Trần Cao Vândelicious vietnamese pancake
Nhà Hàng Cơm Chay Hương Sen
143 Hồ Văn Huêanother delicious vegan food
Drinks & Nightlife
Bùi Viện
Đường Bùi ViệnSightseeing
Ben Thanh Market
Đường Lê Lợithe biggest central market in the city
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. A Virgin Mary statue also stands in front of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which locals claimed to have shed tears in October 2005
1155 locals recommend
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
01 Công xã ParisSaigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. A Virgin Mary statue also stands in front of Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which locals claimed to have shed tears in October 2005
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a glorious example of French colonial architecture, perfectly preserved with as much style as when it first opened in 1891. The building still functions as the city’s main post office and sending a letter or postcard home is highly recommended for a taste of living history
832 locals recommend
Saigon Central Post Office
02 Công xã ParisThe Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a glorious example of French colonial architecture, perfectly preserved with as much style as when it first opened in 1891. The building still functions as the city’s main post office and sending a letter or postcard home is highly recommended for a taste of living history
The centre of the allied command and the place where the North Vietnamese claimed victory in the American War, Reunification Palace has played its part in some incredible scenes
1160 locals recommend
Independence Palace
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaThe centre of the allied command and the place where the North Vietnamese claimed victory in the American War, Reunification Palace has played its part in some incredible scenes
an ultra modern office tower in Ho Chi Minh, with a characteristic oval extension which acts as a helicopter landing pad. Standing at 262 metres tall, this 68 storey building is the highest in all of Vietnam with a sky deck offering 360 degree views of the city and surrounding area as well as a fantastic sky bar called Alto where you can see all of Ho Chi Minh while enjoying a cocktail and some tapas style international dishes
487 locals recommend
Bitexco Financial Tower
2 Hải Triềuan ultra modern office tower in Ho Chi Minh, with a characteristic oval extension which acts as a helicopter landing pad. Standing at 262 metres tall, this 68 storey building is the highest in all of Vietnam with a sky deck offering 360 degree views of the city and surrounding area as well as a fantastic sky bar called Alto where you can see all of Ho Chi Minh while enjoying a cocktail and some tapas style international dishes
President Obama visited here. Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most revered temples in Ho Chi Minh. Originally built in 1909 by Chinese immigrants this Taoist temple now welcomes Buddhist worshipping and is incredibly atmospheric with incense smoke hanging heavy in the air.
256 locals recommend
Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda
73 Đường Mai Thị LựuPresident Obama visited here. Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most revered temples in Ho Chi Minh. Originally built in 1909 by Chinese immigrants this Taoist temple now welcomes Buddhist worshipping and is incredibly atmospheric with incense smoke hanging heavy in the air.
This marvellous tourist attraction lets visitors experience what it must have been like for soldiers who used an extensive network of tunnels to move around undetected by their enemies. There is an informative movie to watch, followed by a guided tour of some mock recreations of daily life for the Viet Cong hiding in the jungle
160 locals recommend
Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc
Tổ 6 -ấp QL22This marvellous tourist attraction lets visitors experience what it must have been like for soldiers who used an extensive network of tunnels to move around undetected by their enemies. There is an informative movie to watch, followed by a guided tour of some mock recreations of daily life for the Viet Cong hiding in the jungle
The War Remnants Museum is a sobering and unforgettable museum which details the effects of the 30 year long war between America and Vietnam
1053 locals recommend
War Remnants Museum
28 Võ Văn TầnThe War Remnants Museum is a sobering and unforgettable museum which details the effects of the 30 year long war between America and Vietnam
Parks & Nature
Le Van Tam Park
Thong Nhat Park
Thai Binh Market station
Shopping
Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza
Đường Lê Thánh TônSaigon Square Shopping Mall
77-89 Nam Kỳ Khởi NghĩaSaigon Centre
65 Đ. Lê LợiVincom Center
Diamond Plaza station
Nguyen Dinh Chieu Co.opmart
168 Nguyễn Đình ChiểuVinmart 3/2
3C Đường 3/2Essentials
FamilyMart
138 Lý Chính Thắngjust 1 min walk from my house
Columbia Asia International Clinic - Saigon
8 Alexandre de RhodesFit 24 Fitness Club
Koi Massage
160 bis Đường Bùi Thị Xuân nice Massage 5 min walk from my home
Entertainment & Activities
people gather every evening to sing, dance,...together
231 locals recommend
Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street
people gather every evening to sing, dance,...together
Cinebox Cinema Hall
212 Lý Chính Thắnga movie theatre 5 min walk from my home