• ⟟ Location:

    Southern Vietnam

  • ◴ Best Time:

    December-April

  • ೱ Stay:

    3+ days

  • <-> Da Nang:

    1 hr 20 min flight

Why Visit Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City, still affectionately called Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest and most energetic city. Come for the incredible food, café culture, shopping, rooftops and history, then stay for the neighbourhoods, hidden spots and everyday local life that make the city so addictive to explore.

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  • ✓⃝

    MODERN CITY &
    HISTORIC SAIGON

  • ☆

    ROOFTOPS & INCREDIBLE VIEWS

  • ♡

    SHOPPING & CAFÉ CULTURE

  • 𓎩

    STREET FOOD &
    LOCAL EATS

My Favourite Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City

From fascinating history to exploring Saigon by scooter, these are three experiences I think are genuinely worth making time for.

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  • Landmark 81 Saigon SkyView

    Head to one of Vietnam’s tallest buildings for panoramic views across Ho Chi Minh City. I’d visit around sunset so you can see the skyline change from day to night.

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  • Củ Chi Tunnels by Luxury Speedboat

    Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels along the Saigon River, avoiding much of the road traffic while enjoying a more scenic and comfortable journey from the city.

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  • War Remnants & Independence Palace Tour

    Explore two of Ho Chi Minh City’s most important historical landmarks with a guide, giving you more context around Vietnam’s wartime history and modern Saigon.

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    • Over 8 million motorbikes fill Ho Chi Minh City’s streets, making it one of the world’s busiest cities for scooters.
    • Although officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976, many locals still proudly call it Saigon.
    • The city has more cafés than almost anywhere in Vietnam and is one of the best places to experience Vietnamese coffee culture.
    • District 1 was once known as the “Pearl of the Far East” during French colonial times.
    • Ho Chi Minh City is considered Vietnam’s shopping capital, with everything from luxury malls to independent Vietnamese designer brands.
    • The city never really sleeps. Rooftop bars, cafés and food stalls stay busy long after midnight.
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Pair Your Ho Chi Minh City Trip With Da Nang

Just a 1 hour 20 minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is the perfect place to slow down after the energy of Saigon. With beautiful beaches, the famous Dragon Bridge, world-class resorts, and easy access to Hoi An and Ba Na Hills, it’s one of Vietnam’s best destinations to add to your itinerary.

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Don’t Miss Da Lat!

Swap Saigon’s tropical heat for cool mountain air, pine forests and waterfalls. Da Lat feels completely different from the rest of southern Vietnam, with beautiful cafés, flower gardens, French-influenced architecture and some of Vietnam’s most scenic countryside. It’s an easy addition to your trip and one of my favourite places to slow down for a few days.

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