23 Things To Do In Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam

Binh Tay Market is one of the largest wholesale distribution markets in Saigon, offering a variety of goods from clothes to food and cookware, with a Chinese garden in the center.

Thien Hau Temple, located in Chinatown, is a Taoist temple known for its sculptures and elaborate design where people come to burn incense.

The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is housed in a neoclassical building and offers exhibitions about the history of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnamese culture.

Bitexco Financial Tower is the tallest building in Saigon, offering views of the city from the Skydeck or a cafe on the upper floors.

The Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace, was the former home of the President of South Vietnam and is now a museum.

The Notre Dame Cathedral is a Catholic church in the Neo-Romanesque style, known for its 40-meter high towers.

The Central Post Office in Saigon, designed by Gustave Eiffel, is known for its architecture and design and functions as a tourist attraction.

The War Remnants Museum is a place to remember the history of the war in Vietnam, with displays of military equipment and photography exhibitions.

The Saigon Opera House is a landmark building built in the French Colonial period, where opera shows are still held.

Dong Khoi Street is known for its upscale shopping malls, boutiques, and hotels.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens features lush gardens where people can relax, although the zoo itself is not highly rated.

The FITO Museum is a private museum focusing on Vietnamese traditional medicine and holistic remedies.

San Art Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit art gallery and creative space.

Turtle Lake is a popular roundabout in the heart of Saigon, where young people hang out and socialize.

Ben Thanh Market is a famous market in central Saigon where you can purchase souvenirs and food.

Phu My Hung is a modern, upscale development in Saigon known for being a relaxed area to walk around.

Starlight Bridge in Phu My Hung has a waterfall that lights up in a rainbow of colors and is considered a romantic spot.

The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater is a venue for traditional Vietnamese water puppet shows.

The Museum of Vietnamese History goes through the history of Vietnam, from the Bronze Age to more recent times, and has a collection of Angkor Wat sculptures.

Rooftop bars in Saigon offer a way to get away from the city streets and enjoy the skyline.

The Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is housed in a colonial building and showcases art from ancient to contemporary pieces.

The Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most important Taoist temples in Saigon, with a cave-like feel and incense-filled air.

Local wet markets in Saigon offer a variety of fresh ingredients, food, and a glimpse into the local culture.

Saigon is known for its abundance of Vietnamese street food available everywhere.