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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh city for first time travelers

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Discover the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City with this guide tailored for first-time travelers. From iconic colonial architecture and historical landmarks to bustling markets and trendy cafes, experience the essential sights and sounds of this dynamic Vietnamese metropolis.

  • bang me team Tai

    A sandwich shop in Ho Chi Minh City, originally known for ostrich meat sandwiches but now serves chicken and grilled pork.

  • the cafe apartment

    A nine-story apartment block at 42 Nguyen Hue, known for its mix of cafes, boutiques, and creative businesses, and its history as a former Barrack and office during the Vietnam War.

  • walking Street

    Mentioned as the location of the cafe apartment.

  • Hotel Continental Saigon

    A hotel where Graham Greene wrote 'The Quiet American'.

  • Saigon opera house

    A place where people often take wedding photos and can see the A O show.

  • Rex hotel

    A famous hotel, especially among American tourists, as it was one of the first hotels to host American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

  • Caravel

    One of the first hotels that hosted American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

  • Independence Palace

    A historical site symbolizing the end of the Vietnam War, serving as the home and workplace of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Notre Dame Cathedral

    The biggest church built by the French in Saigon, currently undergoing renovation.

  • Saigon Central post office

    A post office with a combination of Gothic, Renaissance, and French Colonial influences, featuring a massive clock and historical maps.

  • Bintang Market

    Most popular Market in Ho Chi Minh City especially For Tourists.