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Cu Chi Tunnels ©
Landmark
Cu Chi Tunnels , Ho Chi Minh City
4.3
Spreading below Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels connect to a broader network of tunnels that served the Viet Cong during the war against the
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War Remnants Museum ©
History Museum
War Remnants Museum , Ho Chi Minh City
4.4
War Remnants Museum delivers a somber account of the horrors of the Vietnam War and other wars of colonialist aggression that have plagued th
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Kayaking / Canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing , Ho Chi Minh City
4.8
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Central Post Office ©
Government Building
Central Post Office , Ho Chi Minh City
3.9
Completed in 1891, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina, Central Post Office boasts a fusion of Gothic, Renaissance, and French ar
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Flea Market
Ben Thanh Market , Ho Chi Minh City
2.7
Ben Thanh Market will tickle your senses with the vivid colors of pottery and textiles, the strong scents of spices and fresh fruit, and the
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Recommended Ho Chi Minh City tours

FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
4.5
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City by Luxury Speedboat
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Tour in Ho Chi Minh with Lunch
4.2
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour with Dinner
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Full-Day VIP Tour from Ho Chi Minh city
4.5
Duration: 11 hours
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FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Experience with DeluxeGroupTours
4.4
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $112 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Mekong Delta Experience by Speedboat
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cu Chi Tunnels: Morning or Afternoon Guided Tour (Ben Duoc Option available)
4.6
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hồ Chí Minh Cyclo and Market Small Group Adventure
4.3
Duration: 3 hours
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Ho Chi Minh City

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Landmarks · History Museums · Nightlife
Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub. Between the attractions in Ho Chi Minh City that visitors should make a point to see--like the frozen-in-time government buildings, museum of the war with the United States, and the monumental Taoist, Buddhist, Catholic, and Islamic houses of worship--take time to explore street life in the city. Try the excellent street food, French breads and pastries, and samplings of all kinds of regional Vietnamese cuisine; bargain in the city's bustling markets; and dip in and out of its galleries and boutiques. Plan the details of your Ho Chi Minh City holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use Vietnam road trip planning website.

Hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City

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Food Tour
Food Tours
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Walking tour
Walking tours
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours
4.5
Duration: 8 hours
Drink Vietnam ©
Specialty Museum
Drink Vietnam
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ben Thanh Market ©
Flea Market
Ben Thanh Market
2.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Binh Tay Market
Flea Market
Binh Tay Market
2.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
Lucy Henna ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Lucy Henna
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Ninh Khuong Hand Embroidery
Gift & Specialty Shop
Ninh Khuong Hand Embroidery
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min

Historic Sites in Ho Chi Minh City

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon ©
Church
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
3.6
Duration: 1 hour
Emperor Jade Pagoda ©
Religious Site
Emperor Jade Pagoda
3.6
Duration: 3h 30 min
Chùa Giác Lâm (Giac Lam Pagoda) ©
Religious Site
Chùa Giác Lâm (Giac Lam Pagoda)
4.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Phap Viện Minh Dang Quang ©
Religious Site
Phap Viện Minh Dang Quang
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min

Museums in Ho Chi Minh City

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Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi ©
Art Gallery
Couleurs by Rehahn Fine Art Photography - Dong Khoi
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Vietnam Silver House ©
Art Gallery
Vietnam Silver House
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Soyn ©
Art Gallery
Soyn
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Specialty Museum
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
1.5
Duration: 3h 30 min

Side trips from Ho Chi Minh City

Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy
Specialty Museum
Fito Museum - Museums of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine & Pharmacy
Thuan An
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Dong Nai Culture And Nature Reserve
Nature / Park
Dong Nai Culture And Nature Reserve
Dong Nai Province
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Buu Long Mountain
Mountain
Buu Long Mountain
Bien Hoa
4.7
Duration: 3h 30 min
Hoi Khanh Pagoda ©
Landmark
Hoi Khanh Pagoda
Thu Dau Mot
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min

Featured attractions

Street Food Man ©
Nightlife
Street Food Man
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Street Food And Motorbike Tour ©
Walking tour
Street Food And Motorbike Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Trails & Tales ©
Walking tour
Trails & Tales
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Vietnam Bike Adventures - Day Tours ©
Eco Tour
Vietnam Bike Adventures - Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

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Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City

War Remnants Museum ©
Ho Chi Minh City absorbs all kinds of travelers, from the swarms of young backpackers on tight budgets to traveling businesspeople and luxury experience seekers. District 1 is the place to stay for proximity to sights, nightlife, and restaurants. Hostels around Pham Ngu Lao draw backpackers looking for the basics, small bed and breakfasts offer quieter and more private options for just a slightly higher price, and smart mid-range and luxury hotels provide immaculate service and indoor spas and pools.
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