Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
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.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Things to do
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT
Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Thai Binh
While visiting Nguyen Thai Binh, you might make a stop by sights like Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and Pham Ngu Lao Street.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Little Japan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Saigon Japan Town and Opera House while in the area.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Opera House
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Tao Dan Park
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon Skydeck
- Bach Dang Wharf
- Diamond Plaza
- Parkson Plaza
- September 23 Park