Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

 

Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide: The biggest city in Vietnam and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City, usually referred to as Saigon (South Vietnam). It is the economic hub of the nation with a population of over 8 million and a flourishing corporate and financial sector. The city has a long history that reflects colonization, the Vietnam War, and quick modernisation as well as other influences. In addition, it is also renowned for its busy markets, French colonial architecture, and street cuisine.

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Brief information about Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Located in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the country’s biggest city and an economic, political, cultural hub.

Transportation: The city has a huge network of streets and alleys where you can see taxis, buses, and motorbikes all the days. Taxis are the most convenient way to get around, while motorbikes can be rented for a more adventurous experience. Saigon River is one of the highlights in the city. You can book a cruise tour around the city and enjoy dinner on cruise. A speedboat tour from the city center to Cu Chi and/or Mekong Delta is a good choice if you would like to avoid from the crazy road traffic.

Attractions: Popular tourist attractions include the Reunification Palace, Saigon Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market in District 1, China Town in District 5 and 6, many famous pagodas and temples, hidden gems including local markets and back alleys.

Food: Ho Chi Minh City is known for its street food, with popular dishes including banh mi sandwiches, pho noodle soup, and spring rolls. Snail dishes and BBQ, broken rice are really amazing.

Nightlife: The city has a vibrant nightlife, with bars, clubs, and rooftop bars offering drinks and music. Especially, night local markets and night street food areas are worth exploring.

Shopping: Shopping options range from street markets to modern malls, offering everything from local products to luxury goods. Although Ben Thanh Market is the most popular for tourists, the prices are rather high there. It is recommended to go shopping at local markets. Binh Tay Market, Tan Dinh Market, An Dong Market, local markets in District 10, 11, 5, 7,… are better choices.

Climate: Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical monsoon climate, with rainy season and dry season. However, it does not rain all the time in the rainy season. The best time to visit is between December and April.

Safety: Ho Chi Minh City is generally a safe city for travelers, but it’s still recommended to watch your belongings and be aware of pickpocketing and scams.

Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

  • It is the fastest and simplest way to book a multi-day tour package with a trusted travel agency in your country. However, the price is rather high and sometimes you can not customize the itinerary. The price for group tour is more reasonable. The price for private tour or customizable tour is expensive.
  • You can contact a trusted tour agency in Vietnam to book tour package. The price may be better.
  • You can book tours separately. For example, you book a Ho Chi Minh City tour with a travel company and book the street food tour in Saigon with another company. The total cost can be lower and you can customize your journey in this city. However, you will take more time to work with different companies, plan where to eat and have fun by yourself. It needs to research on the internet so much, read reviews on websites such as TripAdvisor. You may spend time to talk with customer support teams to learn more about the options.
  • The must-do tours include Saigon Sightseeing Tour, Cu Chi Tunnels Tour, Mekong Delta Tour. Other tours include Saigon food tour, Saigon motorbike tour, Dinner on Cruise and Water Puppet Show by Cyclo, Can Gio Tour.
  • You can choose to go by private car, bus, motorcycle, speedboat, cruise,…
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