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Popular places to visit in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area
Known as the city’s main backpacker area, the streets of Pham Ngu Lao are lined with great value restaurants, colorful markets and lively bars.
Saigon Square
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Saigon Square, a favorite shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Saigon Central Post Office
Make sure you write your postcards in Ho Chi Minh City, as it’s a great excuse to visit the city’s stunning 19th-century post office.
Top things to do in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta VIP Tour from Ho Chi Minh city
Mekong Delta Tour W/ Vinh Trang Pagoda & Row-Boat with Lunch
Full Day Mekong Delta Cruise & Tour
Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket
Top Hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
District 1
4.5/5Wonderful!(3 area reviews)
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Saigon Square while you're exploring the area.
Dong Khoi
4.5/5Wonderful!(455 area reviews)
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Saigon Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Bui Thi Xuan
4.5/5Wonderful!(112 area reviews)
Bui Thi Xuan is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area and Pham Ngu Lao Street while you're in town.
District 3
Travelers come to District 3 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like War Remnants Museum and Vinh Nghiem Pagoda while you're in town.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Quoc Tu Pagoda and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market.
District 5
Travelers come to District 5 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while you're in town.
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