Ho Chi Minh City District Guide

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as its former name of Saigon) is located in the south of Vietnam, on the southeastern edge of the Indochina peninsula along the South China Sea. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam thanks to its classic French architecture, ornate temples and pagodas, unique culture, markets, skyscrapers, shopping centers, and delicious foods. The city has an area of 2,061 kilometers and has a population of 8,445 millions. This is a Ho Chi Minh City District Guide which gives you some useful information about the districts in the city.

The city  Ho Chi Minh City has 19 urban districts (quận) including District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Thu Duc District, Go Vap District, Binh Thanh District, Tan Binh District, Tan Phu District, Phu Nhuan District, Binh Tan District, and 5 suburban districts (huyện) including Cu Chi District, Can Gio District, Hoc Mon District, Binh Chanh District, Nha Be District.

Most of the tourists are stuck in District 1 which is home to popular tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers and District 5 which is home to the famous China Town and Thien Hau Temple. Many tourists do not know that there are abundant things to see and do in other districts of the city. In this Ho Chi Minh City District Guide I would like to introduce some information about the Saigon’s 29 districts as well as interesting things for tourists to do.

District 1

District 1 covers an area of approximately 7.8 km2 and is considered the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The district was established as the center of Indochina by the French government, that resulted in many beautiful government office buildings with classic French architectural styles in Saigon. As mentioned above, District 1 is full of the most popular tourist attractions and things to do for tourists. You can find the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shopping centers there. Ho Chi Minh backpacker area which is home to reasonably priced hotels, restaurants, bars is also located in District 1. Generally, District 1 is the hub for tourists traveling to the city. A large number of tourists choose to stay at accommodations in District 1. The district is about 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

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Tourist attractions in District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City include:

Notre Dame Cathedral, 1 Cong Xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:00, 14:00 – 16:00; Free entrance.

Saigon Central Post Office, 2, 125 Cong Xa Paris Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 19:00 on weekdays, 7:00 – 18:00 on Saturday, 8:00 – 18:00 on Sunday; Free entrance.

Independence Palace, 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 11:00; 13:00 – 16:00; The palace closes sporadically for special events and VIP visits.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, 86 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Not open to the public, only wander around to see it from outside.

Emperor Jade Pagoda, 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:00; Free entrance.

Ho Chi Minh Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:30; Entrance fee: 50,000 VND.

Hung King Temple, 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:30, 13:30 – 16:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday; Free entrance but you must pay 50,000 VND for the entrance fee of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens because the temple is inside the zoo.

Saigon Opera House or Municipal Theater, 7 Cong Truong Lam Son Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; The beautiful architecture can be seen from outside, you can buy tickets which cost from 700,000 to 1,600,000 VND and enjoy some great shows such as A O Show.

Fine Arts Museum, 97A Pho Duc Chinh, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 18:00. Entrance fee: 30,000 VND.

Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, 65 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 17:00. Entrance fee: 30,000 VND.

Ton Duc Thang Museum, 5  Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:30, 13:30 – 16:30. Entrance: free.

Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum, 2, Le Duan, Ben Nghe ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:00, 13:30 – 16:30 (from Monday to Friday). Entrance: 10,000 VND.

Saigon Skydeck in Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 21:30; Admission fee: 200,000 VND.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 24/24.

Bui Vien Walking Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 19:00 – 2:00 on the next day on weekends.

Places to go shopping in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City:

Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 5:00 – 23:00.

Saigon Square 1, 81 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00.

Saigon Square 3, 179 – 183 Hai Ba Trung Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00.

Tan Dinh Market, 48 Ma Lo Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 5:00 – 23:00.

Vincom Center A, 171 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.

Vincom Center B, 72 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.

Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 23:00.

Takashimaya Shopping Center, 92 – 94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 21:30.

Entertainment:

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Show starts at 17:00, 18:30, 19:45, each show lasts 45 – 50 minutes.

Le Van Tam Park, Vo Thi Sau Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tao Dan Park, Truong Dinh Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 2

The center of District 2 is located about 10 km from District 1’s center. Covering a total area of 50 km2, District 2 was one of the poorest parts of the city due to the separation by the Saigon River from the city center. The completion of Thu Thiem Tunnels which connects District 2 and District 1, and Thu Thiem Bridge which connects District 2 and Binh Thanh District support the development of the district. The government plans to turn the district into a new district for wealthy citizens, new economic and political center. Thao Dien Ward has many luxury villas and apartment buildings which are home to many rich Vietnamese people and foreigners.

Tourist attractions in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City include:

Hue Nghiem Pagoda, 299B Luong Dinh Cua Street, Binh Khanh Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:00 – 21:00; Free entrance.

Minh Dang Quang Buddhism Institue or Phap Vien Minh Dang Quang, 505 Xa Lo Ha Noi Highway, An Phu Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 20:00; Free entrance.

Dieu Giac Pagoda, 177 Tran Nao Street, Binh An Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City.

Thien Tinh Pagoda, 17 Bac Nam Street, An Phu Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City.

Factory Contemporary Arts Center, 15 Nguyen U Di Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00.

Thu Thiem Tunnels.

Shopping places in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vincom Mega Mall, 159 Xa Lo Ha Noi Highway, Thao Dien Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 22:00.

Estella Place, 2 Song Hanh Street, An Phu Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 22:00.

Thao Dien Market, Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Khanh Market, 9B Luong Dinh Cua Street, Binh Khanh Ward, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Saigon Outcast, 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong Street, District 2,  Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM on the next day, from Tuesday to Sunday; This is a restaurant so that there is no entrance fee. However, certain events will charge for entrance. Website: https://www.saigonoutcast.com/

Family Garden, 28 Thao Dien Ward; Free for adult, 80,000VND/child.

District 3

Located right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and next to District 1, District 3 is home to many locals in small houses in narrow alleyways and expats, Vietnamese professionals who would like to stay away from the crowded and too noisy District 1. The total area of District 3 is rather small, 4.9 km2. Its main streets in this district are lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops.

Tourist attractions which are worth visiting in District 3:

The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument, 298 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 24/24.

War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 18:00; Entrance fee: 40,000 VND.

Southern Women’s Museum, 202 Vo Thi Sau, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 11:30, 13:30 – 16:30 (From Monday to Friday); Entrance: free.

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 18:00; Free entrance.

Phat Hoc Xa Loi Pagoda, 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:00; Free entrance.

Phap Hoa Pagoda, 220A Le Van Sy Street, Ward 14, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00; Free entrance.

Tan Dinh Church, 289 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:00 – 21:00; Free entrance.

Ky Dong Church, 38 Ky Dong Street, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Wat Chantarangsay, Hoang Sa Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; near Le Van Sy Bridge. Free entrance.

Secret Weapon Cellar Museum, 287/70 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Free entrance.

Southern Vietnam Women Museum, 200 – 202 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 7, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 11:30, 13:30 – 17:00; Free entrance.

Turtle Lake, at the Cong Truong Quoc Te Roundabout, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 24/24; Free entrance.

Shopping places in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City:

RomeA Center, 117 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 10:00.

Ban Co Market, 664 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 3, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vuon Chuoi Market, 428 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ward 4, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Van Troi Market, 290/32 Le Van Sy Street, Ward 13, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 4

Located about 3 km from District 1, District 4 has an area of 4.2 km2 and is home to many local people living in apartment buildings and houses in alleyways. Once a mafia hotspot ruled by notorious crime boss Nam Cam in the 1980s and 1990s, District 4 carries a darker reputation among the other districts of the city. However, those days have been gone and the area has become a lively and exciting part of the city and a great destination for tourists that would like to learn more about the real Saigon. The district is famous for the Vinh Khanh Food Street, which has become a popular foodie destination and a favorite stop on Saigon food tours.

Tourist attractions in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City:

Dragon Dwarf and Ho Chi Minh Museum, 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 11:30, 13:30 – 17:30 from Tuesday to Sunday; Entrance fee: 2,000 VND.

Giac Nguyen Pagoda, 129F/186/2 Ben Van Don Street, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Linh Quang Tinh Xa, 40/60 Nguyen Khoai Street, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Khanh Hoi Church, 98 Le Quoc Hung Street, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinh Hoi Church, 158 Ben Van Don Street, Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Xom Chieu Church, 92B/20 Bis Ton That Thuyet Street, Ward 16, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinh Khanh Snail Street, Ward 8, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: most of the snail restaurants on the street are open in the evening.

Cau Mong Bridge, Ward 12, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City:

Xom Chieu Market, Le Quoc Hung Street, Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 4:00 – 17:00; Xom Chieu Street Food Area is open from 17:00 – 22:00.

District 5

Just about 6 km from District 1 and covering an area of 4.27 km2, District 5 is home to a large number of Chinese people, a part of Saigon China Town. It is a Ho Chi Minh City’s very special district with numerous special markets selling bird, electronics, motorbike accessories, temples, the diverse culture shown on main roads and in alleyways. District 5 is one of the most visited districts in the city, half-day and full-day city tours usually stop at attractions in this district.

Tourist attractions in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City:

Thien Hau Temple, 710 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 16:30.

Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas, 66/14 Nghia Thuc Street, Ward 5, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nhi Phu Temple, 264 Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Quan De Temple, 676 – 678 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Quan Am Pagoda, 12 Lao Tu Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Le Chau Assembly Hall, 586 Tran Hung Dao B, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cha Tam Church, 25 Hoc Lac Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nga Sau Church, 116A Hung Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cho Quan Church, 120 Tran Binh Trong Street, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cholon Jamail Mosque, 641 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Caodaism Saigon Worship Place, 891 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 1, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Petrus Ky Mausoleum and Memorial House, 118 Tran Binh Trong Street, Ward 2, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, Ward 10, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City;

Uncle Ho’s Memorial House, 5 Chau Van Liem, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hao Sy Phuong Alley, 206 Tran Hung Dao B Street, Ward 10, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City:

An Dong Market, 34 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:00.

An Dong Plaza, 18 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:00.

Garden Mall, 190 Hong Bang Street, Ward 12, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00.

Hoa Binh Market, 37 Bach Van Street, Ward 5, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Xa Tay Market, 36 Nguyen Trai Street, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dong Khanh Trade Center, 465 – 473 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dai Quang Minh Trade Center, 35 Chau Van Liem Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Trai Street – Fashion Street, Ward 14, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Van Lang Park, Hung Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dai The Gioi Waterpark, 1106 Vo Van Kiet Street, Ward 6, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 18:00; Entrance fee: 85,000 VND.

District 6

Situated about 8.5 km from District 1 and covering an area of 7 km2, District 6 is also home to many Chinese people in the city and has a diverse culture. Binh Tay Market – one of Saigon’s biggest wholesale market with the unique culture and rich history is the most popular attractions in this district.

Tourist attractions in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City:

Binh Tay Market, 57A Thap Muoi Street, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:00 – 19:00.

Giac Hai Pagoda, 345/45 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thao Duong Pagoda, 335 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Loc Uyen Monastery, 121 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ngoc Lam Monastery, 578 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 3, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tu An Pagoda, 23 Tan Hoa Street, Ward 14, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dieu Phap Pagoda, 925/10 Hau Giang Street, Ward 11, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tuyen Lam Pagoda, 265 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 9, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thien Y Pagoda, 135/95A Hung Vuong Street, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dai Bi Monastery, 101/35A5 Pham Dinh Ho Street, Ward 6, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thien Duc Pagoda, 69 Van Than Street, Ward 8, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hau Giang Flower Market, Hau Giang Street, Ward 12, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Binh Phu Park, 10 Binh Phu Street, Ward 11, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Lam Park, 436 An Duong Vuong Street, Ward 13, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 7

District 7 is a large district with a total area of 35.7 km2. The district is located about 8 km from the city center. Phu My Hung Urban Area in District 7 is a new area with luxury apartment buildings, villas, restaurants, shopping centers, good schools, and universities. The district is chosen by many rich people including businessmen, artists, foreigners. Ban Nguyet Lake and Anh Sao Bridge which are favorite places of many Vietnamese and foreigners coming for walking, relaxing, taking photos. Phu My Hung Spring Flower Festival, held every year at Tet festival is one of the biggest spring flower festivals in the city.

Tourist attractions in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City:

Uncle Ho Memorial House, 20/12 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Binh Thuan Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Long Hoa Pagoda, Khu Pho 4, Phu My Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Ban Nguyet Lake or Crescent Lake, Anh Sao Bridge or Starlight Bridge, Ban Nguyet Park in Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Panorama Riverside Park, Nguyen Duc Canh Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Lawrensting Park, behind Lawrensting Building, 801 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Artinus 3D Gallery, 2 – 4 Street 6, Him Lam Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 18:00 from Monday to Friday; 9:00 – 20:00 on Saturday, Sunday, public Vietnam holidays; Ticket price: 150,000 from Monday to Friday, 200,000 VND on Saturday, Sunday, public Vietnam holidays.

Shopping places in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City:

Cresent Mall, 101 Ton Dat Tien Street, Phu My Hung Urban Area, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00.

SC Vivo City, 1058 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00.

Lotte Mart, 469 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00.

Tan Kieng Market, 239 Le Van Luong Street, Tan Kieng Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Thuan Dong Market, Huynh Tan Phat Street, Tan Thuan Dong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cu Xa Ngan Hang Market, Street 6E, Tan Thuan Tay Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan My Market, Tan My Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 8

District 8 is located about 12 km from District 1 and covers a total area of 19 km2. Separated from other districts by branches of rivers and channels, District 8 is less developing and touristic. The district is an area where you can see real life of Saigon people who are as not as rich as the people in District 1, 2, 3, 7. Along the populated rivers and channels, there are many slums which are home to poor people. Binh Dong Wharf and Phu Dinh Wharf “floating markets” where boats are home of many families, the boats function as mean of transport and stores to sell (whole sale and retail) fresh fruits. District 8 is also famous for the beautifully decorated Pham The Hien Street during Chrismas.

Tourist attractions in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City:

Binh Dong Wharf, Ward 14, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hung Loi Pottery Kiln, Ward 16, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hue Lam Pagoda, 154 Tung Thien Vuong Street, Ward 11, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinh Hoi Temple, 46 Dinh Hoa Street, Ward 13, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Dong Temple, Ward 7, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phong Phu Temple, 46 Phong Phu Street, Ward 12, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hung Phu Temple, 617/19 Ben Ba Dinh Street, Ward 9, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in District 8, Ho Chi Minh City:

Binh Dien Market, Nguyen Van Linh Street, Ward 7, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nhi Thien Duong Market, Hoang Minh Dao Street, Ward 5, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Dong Wharf Floating Market, Ward 11, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Dinh Wharf Floating Market, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Dong Dieu Amusement Park, 33 Cao Lo Street, Ward 4, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 100,000 – 120,000 VND.

District 9

District 9 with an area of 114 km2 is located quite far from the city center and famous with Suoi Tien Theme Park. The district has some attractions and some fun things to do.

Tourist attractions in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City:

Ao Dai Museum, 206/19/30 Long Thuan, Phuong Long Phuoc, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:30 – 17:30; Entrance fee: 100,000 VND.

Steel Wire Police Station or Bot Day Thep, Le Van Viet Street, Tang Nhon Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tam Linh Viet, Street 5, Long Phuoc Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Pagodas:

Hung Kings Memorial Temple, 207/2 Xa Lo Ha Noi Highway, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thoi Linh Pagoda, 191 Long Phuoc Street, Long Thuan Hamlet, Long Phuoc Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phuoc Tuong Temple, 13/32 Tang Long Street, Tang Nhon Phu A Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Hoa Pagoda, 115 Nam Cao Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Buu Thanh Pagoda, 50D Nguyen Duy Trinh Street, Ong Nhieu Hamlet, Long Truong Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phuoc Long or Chau Doc 3 Pagoda, 2 Cu Lao Street, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Buu Long Temple, 81 Nguyen Xien Street, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hoi Son Pagoda, 1A1 Nguyen Xien Street, Long Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Churches:

Tan Duc Church, Do Xuan Hop Street, Phuoc Binh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanh Cam Church, 12 Street 11, Chan Phuc Cam Hamlet, Long Thanh My Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Minh Duc Church, 10 Street 154, Cay Dau Hamlet, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanh Tam Church, 43 Tran Hung Dao Street, Khu Pho 1, Hiep Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Suoi Tien Theme Park, 120 Xa Lo Ha Noi Highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:00; Entrance fee: 100,000 VND, Sea entrance: 100,000 VND, Entrance at the zoo: 80,000 VND, Combo Entrance fee + Sea + Zoo: 200,000 VND, Combo Entrance fee + Sea: 150,000 VND, Combo Entrance fee + Zoo: 130,000 VND.

BCR Paintball, 191 Tam Da Street, Tam Da Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening days: from Tuesday to Sunday; The entrance is free and you pay for the services you use.

Tam Da Lotus Lake, 361/20 Tam Da Street, Truong Thanh Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 30,000 VND.

Long Island, 173 Long Thuan Street, Long Phuoc Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tu De Stork Garden, 124/31 Nguyen Xien Street, Long Thanh My Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vincom Le Van Viet, 50 Le Van Viet Street, Hiep Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 22:00.

Phuoc Long Ba Market, 9 Do Xuan Hop Street, Phuoc Long B Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Man Thien Night Market, 228 Man Thien Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nam Hoa Market, 9 Tay Hoa Street, Phuoc Long A Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tang Nhon Phu A Market, Le Van Viet Street, Tang Nhon Phu A Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 10

District 10 is about 5.5 km from District 1 and covers an area of 6 km2. Although District 10 is small, it is very busy and full of old apartments buildings, houses in alleys, small companies’ offices, shops, shopping malls, markets, budget restaurants, street foods, pagodas. District 10 is one of Ho Chi Minh’s most popular tourist attractions, especially for tourists that would like to see hidden parts of the city.

Tourist attractions in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda, 244 Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 18:00.

An Quang Pagoda, 243 Su Van Hanh Street, Ward 9, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hung Long Pagoda, 298 Ngo Gia Tu Street, Ward 4, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Giac Minh Pagoda, 716 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 11, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Chi Hoa Temple, 475/77 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 13, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tran Phu Monument, 875 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Weapon Basement in Vietnam War, 183/4 Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 11, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Fito Museum of Traditional Medicine, 41 Hoang Du Khuong Street, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:30 – 17:00; Entrance fee: 120,000 VND, excluding game tickets.

Shopping places in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City:

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Alley 51 Ho Thi Ky Street, Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:00 – 22:00.

Cambodian Market, inside Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Alley 374 Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 21:00.

Nguyen Tri Phuong Market, 65 Nguyen Lam Street, Ward 6, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hoa Hung Market, 539A Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Chi Hoa Market, 24 To Hien Thanh, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Chuong Bo Market, Alley 384 Ly Thai To Street, Ward 10, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Van Hanh Mall, 11 Su Van Hanh Street, Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:30 – 22:00.

Vinmart, 3 – 3C Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 11, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00.

Satramart, 460 Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00.

Entertainment:

Le Thi Rieng Park, 875 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tho Trang or White Rabbit Amusement Park, 875 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00; Entrance fee: from 290,000 VND.

Ky Hoa Park, 16 Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 11

Located next to District 10 and about 7 km from District 1, District 11 covers a small area of 5 km2. It is well-known with Dam Sen Park – a large cultural and amusement park and Dam Sen Water Park. With a large number of small business, restaurants, shops, and many houses in small back alleys, apartments, the district is not less crowded and busy than District 10 and District 3. District 11 is ideal for who would like to immerse yourself into the busy but interesting local life.

Tourist attractions in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City:

Giac Vien Pagoda, 161/85/20 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phung Son Pagoda, 1408 Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 2, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda, 46/5 Lo Sieu Street, Ward 16, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Binh Church, 423 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 5, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City:

Thiec Market – Pho Co Dieu, Ward 6, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Thoi Market, 124 Lanh Binh Thang Street, Ward 13, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dam Sen Flower Market, 39 Nguyen Van Phu Street, Ward 5, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Lotte Mart Phu Tho, 968 Ba Thang Hai Street, Ward 15, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Coopmart Phu Tho, Phu Tho Apartment, Lu Gia Street, Ward 15, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Dam Sen Park, 3 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 18:00 from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 – 18:00 on Sunday, public holidays; Entrance fee:  100,000 VND, excluding games and rides.

Dam Sen Water Park, 3 Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 18:00 from Monday to Saturday, 8:30 – 18:00 on Sunday, public holidays; Entrance fee: 150,000 VND.

Lanh Binh Thang Park, Lanh Binh Thang Street, Ward 8, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Tho Stadium, 215A Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

District 12

Situated about 21 km from District 1, District 12 is far from the city center and it is one of the reasons why this area is less crowded and touristic. With the total area of 53 km2, the district is quite large. Life is less expensive and more peaceful in comparison to the districts in the city center. There is not lack of interesting things to do in this large area.

Tourist attractions in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vuon Cau Do Monument, 12 Thanh Xuan 52, Thanh Xuan Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cay Queo Pagoda, Khu Pho 2, Trung My Tay Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thien Van Pagoda, 1/135 Nguyen Van Qua Street, Dong Hung Thuan Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Khanh An Monastery, 1055/3D Highway 1A, An Phu Dong Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; Free entrance, charge for services.

Shopping places in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City:

Lac Quang Market, Truong Chinh Street, Tan Thoi Nhat Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Chanh Hiep Market, To Ky Street, Tan Chanh Hiep Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thoi An Market, Le Van Khuong Street, Tan Thoi An Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Trung My Tay Night Market, 479 Trung My Tay 13 Street, Trung My Tay Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Coopmart Hiep Thanh, 276 Nguyen Anh Thu, Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Metro Hiep Phu, Tan Thoi Hiep Street, Tan Thoi Hiep Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Ben Xua Tourist Area, 39A Ha Huy Giap, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; Free entrance, charge for services;

Tam Nong Farm, To 33, Khu Pho 2, Thanh Xuan Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 50,000 VND.

Tri Rau Fishing Area, 2647 – 2712/2B Vuon Lai Street, An Phu Dong Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 50,000 VND.

Tri Long Paintball Area, 15 Hiep Thanh 2, Khu Pho 6, Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 200,000 VND.

Kite flying field near An Suong Apartment, An Suong Crossroads, Trung My Tay Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thu Duc District

Covering the total area of 48 km2, Thu Duc is in the city industrial zone and home to many universities.

Tourist attractions in Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Nam Thien One Pillar Temple, 100 Dang Van Bi, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hue Nghiem Pagoda, 204 Dang Van Bi, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Van Duc Temple, 502 To Ngoc Van Street, Tam Phu Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Stone Lake in the area of Vietnam National University, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thu Duc Cathedral, 51 Vo Van Ngan Street, Linh Chieu Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Gigamall Shopping Mall,  240 – 242 Pham Van Dong Street, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vincom Center, 216 Vo Van Ngan Street, Binh Tho Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Phuoc Market, Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thu Duc Market, Vo Van Ngan Street, Linh Tay Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Farming Market, Highway 1A, Tam Binh Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Linh Xuan Market, Highway 1K, Linh Xuan Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Trieu Market, Highway 13, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Linh Trung Night Market, Linh Trung Street, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Go Vap District

Covering a small area of 20 km2 and located about 10 km from the city center, Go Vap District is on its way of development. Although the district is less touristic, it has many unique attractions to see.

Tourist attractions in Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Hanh Thong Tay Church, 53/7 Quang Trung Street, Ward 11, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Floating Temple or Mieu Noi

Long Hue Pagoda, 221 Nguyen Thai Son Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Chau Temple (Floating Temple or Mieu Noi), 420/2 Nguyen Thai Son Street, Ward 5, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Pho Minh Pagoda, 2 Thien Ho Duong Street, Ward 1, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vincom Plaza, 12 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Lotte Mart, 242 Nguyen Van Luong Street, Ward 10, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Emart, 366 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 5, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Lang Hoa Park, 191 Le Van Tho Street, Ward 8, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Gia Dinh Park, Hoang Minh Giam Street, Ward 3, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Thanh District

Covering a small area of 20 km2 and located about 7 km from the city center, Binh Thanh District is home to a complex system of rivers (Thi Nghe, Thanh Da, Van Thanh, Cau Bong, Ho Tau, Thu Tac), lots of apartments buildings and houses which are home to many local people and foreigners. Restaurants, shops, cafes are abundant in the district

Tourist attractions in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Tomb of Le Van Duyet, 1 Vu Tung Street, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dieu Phap Pagoda, 188 No Trang Long Street, Ward 13, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Gia Dinh Church, 280 Bui Huu Nghia Street, Ward 2, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Pearl Plaza, 561 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 25, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vincom Plaza Saigon Res, 188 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ba Chieu Market, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thi Nghe Market, Phan Van Han Street, Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Binh Quoi Tourist Village, 48/10 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 28, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Binh District

Covering a small area of 22.4 km2 and located about 8 km from the city center, Tan Binh District has the only Tan Son Nhat International Airport which welcome most of the tourists to the city. The city is not lack of luxury and budget hotels, restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, apartment buildings. Although most of the tourists leave for the city center right after landing off, the district has tens of interesting things to do and worth your visit.

Tourist attractions in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Southeastern Armed Forces Museum, 247 Hoang Van Thu Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 8:00 – 11:30, 13:00 – 16:30; Entrance fee: 40,000 VND.

Giac Lam Pagoda, 565 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 19, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Pho Quang Pagoda, 64 Huynh Lan Khanh, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phat Bao Pagoda, 673/3 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 10, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hai An Pagoda, 1/21 Au Co Street, Ward 14, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hai Quang Pagoda, 405 Pham Van Hai Street, Ward 3, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Duc Lam Pagoda, 111 Lac Long Quan Street, Ward 10, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vien Giac Pagoda, 193 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Chi Hoa Church, 149 Banh Van Tran Street, Ward 7, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Southeastern Armed Forces Museum, 247 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City; Free entrance.

Southern Air Force Museum, 87 Thang Long Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City; Free entrance for open tours and individuals, 5,000 VND/person for group.

Phan Chu Trinh Memorial Tomb, 9 Phan Thuc Duyen Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Superbowl Shopping Center, A43 Truong Son Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vincomn Plaza Cong Hoa, 15 – 17 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.

Pico Plaza, 20 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00.

Entertainment:

Tan Son Nhat Golf, 6 Tan Son Street, Ward 12, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hoang Van Thu Park, Hoang Van Thu Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Phu District

Tan Phu District is a great place for you to experience Saigon real life.

Tourist attractions in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels, 139 Phu Tho Hoa Street, Phu Tho Hoa Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phap Van Pagoda, 16 Le Thuc Hoach Street, Phu Tho Hoa Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Quan Am Temple, 80/6 Trinh Dinh Thao Street, Phu Trung Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Son Nhi Temple, 207 Tan Ky Tan Quy Street, Tan Son Nhi Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Aeon Mall Tan Phu, 30 Bo Bao Tan Thang Street, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00.

Big C Phu Thanh, 212 Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Phu Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 – 22:30.

Tan Huong Market, 196 Tan Huong Street, Tan Quy Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Nhuan District

Covering a small area of 5 km2 and located about 5 km from the city center, Phu Nhuan is one of the fastest growing area with many luxury shops, restaurants, cafes, apartment and office buildings. Phu Nhuan is an area where you can see the bustle and hustle Saigon at its best.

Tourist attractions in Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Tu Van Temple, 62 Phan Xich Long Street, Ward 1, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Quang The Am Temple, 90 Thich Quang Duc Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Long Pagoda, 58 Huynh Van Banh Street, Ward 1, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hue Nghiem Pagoda, 187/3 Tran Ke Xuong Street, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dieu Giac Pagoda, 248 Tran Ke Xuong Street, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ba Chuong Church or Three Bells Church, 190 Le Van Sy Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Van Hanh Monastery, 750/1 Nguyen Kiem Street, Ward 4, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Jamiul Muslimin, 52 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Ward 15, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hung Vuong Temple, 18 Mai Van Ngoc Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Nhuan Temple, 18 Mai Van Ngoc Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tomb of Truong Tan Buu, 41 Nguyen Thi Huynh Street, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tomb of Vo Duy Nguy, 19 Co Giang Street, Ward 2, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Headquarter of Contact Delegation of General Command of Vietnam People’s Army, 87A Tran Ke Xuong Street, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Phu Nhuan Market, 121 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ward 17, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tran Huu Trang Market, 84 Tran Huu Trang Street, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Market, 34 Le Tu Tai Street, Ward 4, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Gia Dinh Park, Hoang Minh Giam Street, Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Nhuan Cultural Park, 49 Phan Dang Luu Street, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Tan District

Covering an area of 52 km2 and located about 14 km from the city center, Binh Tan District connects Ho Chi Minh City to the western and Mekong Delta via the National Highway 1A and Mien Tay Bus Station. Although the district is large, it is lesser-known and less touristic. Local markets and some great pagodas, temples, and the St. Paul’s Cathedral make the district worth visiting.

Tourist attractions in Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Hue Nghiem Pagoda, 220/110/1 Do Nang Te Street, An Lac A Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Theravada Temple or Nam Tong Pagoda, 220/110/166/1 Street 5, An Lac A Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

St. Paul’s Cathedral, 280 Vanh Dai Trong Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Thuan Church, 722 Tan Ky Tan Quy Street, Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Aeon Mall Binh Tan, 1 Street 17A, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 22:00.

Binh Hung Hoa Market, Tan Ky Tan Quy Street, Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

An Lac Market, 383 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Long Market, Street 3, Binh Hung Hoa A Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Cu Chi District

Although Cu Chi District is about 75 km from the city center, it is one of the favorite destinations of the city thanks to the main attraction Cu Chi Tunnels. Besides the tunnels, the district which covers the total area of 435 km2 has some great things to do.

Tourist attractions in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Ben Dinh Tunnels, Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:00; Entrance fee: 110,000 VND.

Ben Duoc Tunnels, Ben Duoc Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:00; Entrance fee: 90,000 VND.

Ethnic – Minority Cultural Village, Hamlet 4, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Linh Son Temple, 116 Provincial Road 15, Phu Hoa Dong Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Trung An Fruits Garden, 78 Song Lu Street, Trung An Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Cu Chi Market, Xuyen A Street, Cu Chi Town, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Hoc Mon District

Hoc Mon is about 19 km from District 1 and covers 190 km2. It is not as developed as other districts of the city, it is home to many fields and small houses which are home to farmers and handicraft makers.

Tourist attractions in Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Hoang Phap Pagoda, Tan Hiep Commune, Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City

18 Trau Villages, 85/1B Tay Lan Hamlet, Ba Diem Commune, Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nga Ba Giong Martyrs Monument, Xuan Thoi Thuong Commune, Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinh Phuoc Pagoda, 2810 Highway 22, Tan Thoi Nhat Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phan Van Hon Temple, Ba Diem Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phap Buu Pagoda, ¼ Bui Cong Trung Street, Dong Thanh Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Giac Hoang Pagoda, 26/7 Tien Lan Hamlet, Ba Diem Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Giac Nguyen Pagoda, 1/10C Highway 22, Tan Thoi Nhi Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Linh Son Pagoda, G89 Hau Lan Hamlet, Ba Diem Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City

Shopping places in Hoc Mon District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Coopmart Supermarket, 18 Do Van Day Street, Tan Thoi Nhat Hamlet, Tan Hiep Commune

Hoc Mon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, 17/4A Nguyen Thi Soc Street, Xuan Thoi Dong Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Rin Rin Park, 87/8P Xuan Thoi Thuong 6 Street, Xuan Thoi Hamlet, Xuan Thoi Dong Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 19:00; Entrance fee: 50,000 VND.

Ma Non Ecotourism, 187 Highway 22, Tan Hiep Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance: free, charge for services.

Kite Flying Field, Highway 22, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Can Gio District

Can Gio, covering an area of 704 km2, is the only coastal district of Ho Chi Minh City and famous with mangrove forests and the beach. Although the district is far, about 39 km from the city center and isolated from the rest of the city by rivers and ocean, it attracts lots of tourist coming to stay away from the hustle city center, see a wonderful nature, enjoy fresh air, and learn more about unique lifestyle.

Tourist attractions in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Vam Sat Nature Reserve, 15A Group, Ly Nhon Town, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 35,000 VND; Entrance fee + sightseeing services: 835,000 VND.

Monkey Island, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City; Entrance fee: 30,000 VND on weekdays, 35,000 VND on weekends.

30/4 Beach, Thanh Thoi Street, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Fish Shrine or Lang Ca Ong, Can Thanh Town, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanh An Island, Thanh An Commune, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Hang Duong Market, Thanh Thoi Street, Long Hoa Commune, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Can Gio Market, Can Thanh Town, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Nha Be District

Nha Be District, covering an area of 100 km2, is a busy port with one-third of its area borders with Soai Rap River. The district is next to District 7 and about 12.5 km far from District 1. Nha Be is home to two big industrial areas of the city: Long Thoi and Hiep Phuoc. It is a less touristic area but it still has many things to see and do.

Tourist attractions in Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Nha Be Memorial House of Soldiers Killed in Combats, Nguyen Van Tao Street, Ward 3, Hiep Phuoc Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Long Khanh Pagoda, 139 Nguyen Van Tao Street, Long Thoi Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phuoc Linh Pagoda, Nguyen Van Tao Street, Ward 1, Hiep Phuoc Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phap Vo Pagoda, 28/1 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Phu Xuan Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Duc Phu Pagoda, 9/19 Nguyen Binh Street, Ward 2, Nhon Duc Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Xuan Church, 2093 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Nha Be Town, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Xuyen – Ivory Tower Ecological Recreation, 168 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Phuoc Kien Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Coopmart supermarket, 18 Nguyen Binh Street, Phu Xuan Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Xuan Market, 32 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Nha Be Town, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Chanh District

The Binh Chanh is about 22 km from District 1 and covers an area of about 253 km2. The economy of Binh Chanh District relies on the industrial sector because of its very poor soil texture. The district is home to a rich and diverse culture featuring Kinh, Cham, Khmer cultures.

Tourist attractions in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Lang Le – Bau Co, Ward 1, Tan Nhut Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Lang Le Park, Le Chinh Dang Street, Ward 1, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Rach Gia, Ward 6, Hung Long Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Bat Buu Phat Dai – Phat Co Don or The Lonely Buddha Pagoda, Ward 1, Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Tan Tuc Temple, Nguyen Huu Tri Street, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Phu Lac Temple, E7/117, Ward 5, Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping places in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City:

Center Mall Pham Hung, C6/27 Pham Hung Street, Binh Hung Ward, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Binh Chanh Market, Highway 1A, Binh Chanh Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Entertainment:

Xuan Huong Recreational Fishing and Dining, C12/40 Long Vinh Street, Ward 5, Binh Hung Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanh Long Recreational Fishing and Grill Bar, B8/251 Highway 50, Ward 2, Phong Phu Commune, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.