Things To Do
Bến Thành Market
Ben Thanh Market is a historic, bustling landmark in central Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, serving as a major hub for tourist shopping and local culinary experiences since 1912. It offers a wide array of goods—from clothes and souvenirs to, notably, high-priced, locally sourced street food like phở and banh mì—and is characterized by its lively, often crowded, atmosphere.
Landmark 81
Landmark 81 is a 461-meter (1,513 ft) skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, making it the tallest building in Vietnam and the second-tallest in Southeast Asia. Completed in 2018, this 81-story, neo-futuristic mixed-use tower features luxury apartments, a five-star hotel, shopping centers, and the high-level SkyView observation deck.
War Remnant Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a prominent museum focusing on the Vietnam War and the First Indochina War. Opened in 1975, it displays military equipment, photographs, and artifacts documenting the conflict's impact, aiming to promote peace, resilience, and reconciliation.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a historic 19th-century Catholic cathedral located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Built by French colonists between 1877 and 1880, it is renowned for its Romanesque architecture, twin 58-meter bell towers, and distinct red-brick facade, serving as a major, iconic tourist landmark.
Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office is a functioning 19th-century French colonial landmark located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Completed in 1891, it is famed for its Neo-Baroque architectural style designed by Auguste Foulhoux, featuring a high arched ceiling, antique phone booths, and tiled floors.
Bui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien Walking Street, located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, is a bustling, high-energy nightlife hotspot known as Saigon’s "backpacker street." Closed to vehicles in the evening, it is packed with vibrant bars, restaurants, street food, and music, offering a loud and chaotic, quintessentially lively experience for travelers and locals.