Best Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Reunification Palace: 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street.This is also called Independence Palace, it's a memorial to the 1960's and has been left largely undisturbed since the Fall of Saigon. Enjoy a look at the last palace of the president before communism took over the city, and there are some interesting propaganda pieces too. Entry fee: 30,000 Dong 
  • War Remnants Museum: 28 Vo Van Tan Street.Here you'll find several floors of US military hardware left behind in Vietnam, as well as records of the war from a Vietnamese perspective, including the obligatory face saving bias you'd expect. It's just round the corner from the Reunification Palace so it's worth combining a visit to the two at once. Entry fee: 15,000 Dong 
  • Museum of Vietnamese History: Intersection – Le Duan St. & Nguyen Ninh Khiem.Enjoy a stroll through the Botanical Gardens and go inside for an impressive collection of Vietnamese antiques and art – but avoid the zoo, it's not very pleasant for the animals inside. Entry Fee: 15,000 Dong
  • Ho-Chi Minh Museum: Duong Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4.Detailing the life story of Ho Chi Minh itself as the key exhibit and set in a nice French colonial building – it's worth a visit.
  • Thien Hau Pagoda: 710 Nguyen Trai Street, Cholon (2 hours).Interesting local temple dedicated to the Sea Goddess, and there's a festival every March 23rd(lunar calendar) so if you're around at the time, enjoy!

Below we have a list of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Ho Chi Minh City getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Ho Chi Minh City with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

Here is the list of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City and tourist attractions in city.

  1. War Remnants Museum

    4.4 (4468 Votes)
    War Remnants Museum

    Educational Site, War Memorial, Exhibition

    Housing 7 permanent exhibits, the war remnants museum opened in September 1975 shortly after the end of the Vietnam war. Opened in September 1975 shortly after the end of the Vietnam War, the War Remnants Museum is a popular attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. A trip through the museum reveals the painful journey that both the sides went through. It is full of  graphic displays and photog...Read more
  2. Central Post Office

    4.4 (4444 Votes)
    Central Post Office

    Landmark, Architecture , Heritage Building

    One of Gustav Eiffel’s iconic designs, the Central Post Office is worth visiting just to admire its beautiful architecture. The central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in the city, built around 1886. A symbol of pride for Ho Chi Minh, this post office is a prominent landmark located right in the heart of the city.
  3. Reunification Palace

    Historical Site, Palace, Heritage Building

    The Reunification Palace is not a palace in literal terms. It is a building that houses the good, bad and the ugly of Vietnamese history. The collection of artefacts, weapons and everyday objects shows the dedication that the Vietnamese have for preserving mementos of their past and celebrate their rich albeit tumultuous history. The building also houses a bunker in which a visitor can walk thr...Read more
  4. Cu Chi Tunnels

    Historical Site, War Memorial, Tunnel

    A worthwhile half day trip, The Cu Chi Tunnels tell a fascinating tale of courage and endurance during the Vietnam war against US. The tunnels are 200 km long and are steeped in history and legends of war. At its peak, the tunnels also housed sleeping quarters and kitchens! An amazing trip down history, a tour of the tunnels explains a whole lot about the struggles of Vietnam during the war. Th...Read more
  5. Bitexco Financial Tower Skydeck

    View Point, Tower

    Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco Financial Tower stands 262 metres high at the centre of the city’s business district and offers visitors an unparalleled city view from its Sky Deck. To enjoy a 60 degree view of the Saigon river and breathtaking vistas, head straight to the highest viewpoint. Enjoy the scenic views of the city of Ho Chi Minh from atop the Bitexco Financial Tower Skydeck b...Read more
  6. Notre Dame Cathedral

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    Notre Dame Cathedral

    Religious Site, Historical Site, Memorial, Tower

    The Notre Dame cathedral romances the city’s skyline with it’s 40m high square towers. This cathedral is dedicated to Virgin Mary and wht a tribute it is! With brilliant architecture and stained glass interiors, the cathedral is a shining example from the Romanesque era.
  7. Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre

    The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre is a traditional Vietnamese puppet show that will entertain you thoroughly even though it is performed entirely in Vietnamese. It depicts typical Vietnamese household scenes and habits and this is a part of the fascinating journey that the show takes you through.
  8. A O Show

    Entertainment, Performance

    A fusion of dance, music and circus, this spectacular show is an absolute must-do when in Ho Chi Minh. A O Show is a welcome break from the clichéd "cultural" stuff that tends to find its way into most travel itineraries. A visual treat, this show is a performance par excellence. Performed at the Ho Chi Minh Opera house, the city’s most breathtaking French colonial building, the en...Read more
  9. Cao Dai Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    A star amongst all Cao Dai Temples, this temple holds special importance in the Vietnamese culture and religion.  The building’s architecture marries eastern and western influences in an intricate fashion, like the Cao Dai religion. The temple is many things in one; a temple, a cathedral, a pagoda.  Ornate dragons impart a fantasy like feel to the temple and it’s embellish...Read more
  10. Pham Ngu Lao Street

    Outdoors, Walking Area, Restaurant, Entertainment

    Known as the “backpacker district”, Pham Ngu Lao is a convenient place in Saigon to find cheap accommodation, food, nightlife, and to book tickets elsewhere. It is centrally located and a lot of activities revolve around this area. A favourite amongst budget travellers, this street s alive and kicking with myriad opportunities.
  11. Vietnam History Museum

    4.2 (1598 Votes)
    Vietnam History Museum

    Museum, History Museum, Exhibition

    The Vietnam history museum houses some exotic artefacts from around the world and  objects of interest from Vietnam’s past. There are 15 rooms worth of displays, most notable being the Buddha images and the intricately carved Cham scultptures. It also exhibits clothing and household wares from the Nguyen dynasty. The signs and information are a bit confusing and incomplete but there ...Read more
  12. Dam Sen Water Park

    4.3 (2370 Votes)
    Dam Sen Water Park

    Outdoors, Water Park, Water Sport

    A great way to spend some fun time with family, sliding on the assortment of slides will make you feel like a child once again. The Dam Sen water park is a good excuse to take a day off from your sight-seeing and just let your hair down along with family and friends. Conveniently located and well maintained, you are sure to go back fully relaxed and happy.
  13. Saigon Zoo And Botanical Gardens

    Outdoors, Zoo, Botanical Garden, Entertainment

    Saigon zoo is the largest zoo and botanical garden in Vietnam ho chi minh. Dating back to 1865, ranked as the worlds 8th oldest zoo in Saigon. The zoo is a humble abode of over 100 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. A must visit of Ho Chi Minh botanical gardens within the Saigon zoo is also home to rare orchards and ornamental plants arranged in pretty beds that are a delight to look ...Read more
  14. Fine Arts Museum

    4.2 (1981 Votes)
    Fine Arts Museum

    Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum, Specialty Museum

    Although the museum is not as majestic as the other museums in Vietnam, the Fine arts museum is indispensable for those who are keen to learn about Vietnam’s rich arts and culture. The museum celebrates Vietnamese people and works towards preserving and collecting fine artworks from all around the country. There are three floors full of exhilarating talent and masterpieces.
  15. Suoi Tien Theme Park

    4.2 (1308 Votes)
    Suoi Tien Theme Park

    Outdoors, Amusement Park, Water Park, Entertainment

    This Buddha-themed amusement park and water park has tons of rides for small children and can easily amuse a family, inexpensively, for a whole day. Go on a weekday and bring your camera! There are several exciting attractions inside the park like the dinosaur garden, Battle of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, huge swimming pool and an artificial waterfall. The unique thing about the park is that it&rsq...Read more