Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-27

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is a vibrant and energetic city that blends rich history with modern progress. Visit to experience its bustling markets, French colonial architecture, and incredible Vietnamese cuisine.

Top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City include War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace (Reunification Palace). Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City

Here is what 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Bitexco Financial Tower · District 1
  2. Fine Arts Museum · District 1
  3. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House · District 1
  4. Ho Chi Minh City Hall (People's Committee Building) · District 1
  5. Museum of Ho Chi Minh City · District 1
  6. Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) · District 1
  7. Nguyen Hue Walking Street · District 1

Day 2

  1. Mariamman Hindu Temple
  2. Thien Hau Temple · Chinatown (Cho Lon)

Day 3

  1. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda · District 3
  2. Tan Dinh Church · District 3
  3. Jade Emperor Pagoda · District 1
  4. Saigon Central Post Office · District 1
  5. The Geological Museum of Vietnam
  6. Museum of Vietnamese History
  7. Landmark 81

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?

War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon Central Post Office and 9 more. War Remnants Museum: A must-visit museum for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective.

What can you do in 3 days in Ho Chi Minh City?

Day 1: Bitexco Financial Tower, Fine Arts Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall (People's Committee Building). Day 2: Mariamman Hindu Temple, Thien Hau Temple. Day 3: Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Tan Dinh Church, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Saigon Central Post Office.

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