Ho Chi Minh City (often called Saigon by the locals) is perhaps the single city in the world where one can see a stark contrast yet harmonious blend between tradition and modernity. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Ho Chi Minh City. There are so many things to discover and enjoy in this bustling city, from colonial buildings to skyscrapers, from luxury restaurants for great street foods stands, etc. The city is also a great base to discover the nearby destinations, including a visit to the amazing Mekong Delta.
Eager to see the real vibes of energetic Ho Chi Minh city but don’t know where to start? Our great insightful Ho Chi Minh City tours will definitely impress anyone who is finding their ways to crack open this new city and listen to stories about it. Check Saigon Day trips and Tour Packages out!
General Info
| Time zone | Currency | Best time to visit |
| GMT +07:00 | Vietnamese Dong | JAN – FEB |
| No time difference | 1VND = 1.00VND | Spring Flowers Festival |
Points of Interest (Map)
- Reunification Palace
- Saigon Central Post Office
- War Remnants Museum
- Nha Rong Harbor
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Cho Lon – Saigon Chinatown
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Saigon River
- Can Gio Mangrove Forest
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ben Thanh market
- Binh Tay market
- Saigon Square 1 & 2
- Taka Plaza
- Suoi Tien Theme Park
- Mekong Delta
What to Eat When Traveling to Saigon?
As a living place for different people from many regions of Vietnam and other countries. The food in Saigon is particularly varied with typical dishes of the Southern region or foods from other Vietnam regions, and particularly international foods. If you happen to travel to this city, try these foods:
- Vietnamese Fermented Fish & Seafood Vermicelli Soup
- Goby hotpot
- Hue-Style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
- Beef noodle soup
- Spring rolls
- Snail dishes
- Noodles with wontons
- Southern pancakes
- Desserts
Best Ho Chi Minh City Tours
Half-day Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat
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Entry ticket
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US$89/person
Premiere Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
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Meals
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Sightseeing
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Tour guide
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US$90/person
Cu Chi Tunnels and Half-day City Tour from Saigon Port
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Entry ticket
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Tour guide
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Lunch
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US$69/person
Ho Chi Minh City Night Tour: Dining on Deluxe Cruise
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Sightseeing
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Entry ticket
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US$60/person
Private Walking Foodie Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
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Entry ticket
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US$79/person
Say Cheese! Saigon’s Photography Walking Tour
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Entry ticket
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US$49/person
Frequently Asked Questions
Ho Chi Minh City is quite safe for travelers. It is rare to see violent crime against foreigners and if travelers travel wisely, there is not much to worry about. However, it does not mean that you should not be aware of common safety tips that you would not know if you were not a frequent world traveler.
2-3 days will be enough for you to enjoy most attractions in Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby areas (Cu Chi and Mekong Delta). 3-4 days will let you soak up with the atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City.
The best tours in Ho Chi Minh according to VietnamDiscovery are:
• Half-day Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat
• Half-day Cycling Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels
• Sunset City Tour on Saigon River by Speedboat
• Saigon Nightlife & Streetlife on scooter
► See all tours in Ho Chi Minh City on VietnamDiscovery.
These hidden gems are thought to limit the risk of meeting crowds?
• Day Tour to Long Tan Nui Dat Battle Field
• Saigon Nightlife Relaxing Tour
• Half-day Tour to Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat
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Top Attractions in Ho Chi Minh
Cu Chi Tunnels | Notre Dame Cathedral | Reunification Palace | Saigon Central Post Office | Giac Vien Pagoda | Jade Emperor Pagoda | Ben Dinh | Thien Hau pagoda | Cho Lon Chinatown | Cha Tam Church | Cho Quan Church | Fine Arts Museum | San Art | Museum of traditional vietnamese medicine | Saigon Cao Dai Temple | Saigon River | Museum of Vietnamese History
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