Ho Chi Minh City is a melting pot of cultures, with diverse tourism products, known as the “city that never sleeps” with vibrant entertainment and leisure activities throughout the
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Beautiful season / 아름다운 계절
Ho Chi Minh City is located in the tropical monsoon region near the equator. The common characteristic of the weather here is consistently high temperatures throughout the year, with two distinct seasons: rainy and dry. The rainy season lasts from May to November, while the dry season is from December to April. The average temperature is around 27 degrees Celsius, with highs exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, but generally, the sunlight is not harsh, and the humidity is low, making the evenings pleasant..
The heat is not as harsh as the weather in the North, so visitors can come to the city at any time of the year. If visiting during the rainy season, it is advisable to prepare an umbrella to avoid sudden downpours.
Tourism and entertainment activities/ 관광 및 오락 활동
Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is oriented towards each district having a specific tourism product. The city gathers a diverse range of entertainment activities, amusement parks, sightseeing spots, and shopping options suitable for various types of visitors.
Địa điểm tham quan/ 관광지
The boat sets sail every evening from Saigon port, taking guests along the river to admire the nighttime beauty of Nha Rong Wharf, Ben Nghe Port, Saigon Bridge, and Landmark 81 building… Guests can experience dinner on the cruise, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the riverside. The meal is a buffet in Asian – European style or can be a combo.The cruise also offers an artistic program, featuring music and dance performances, as well as magic shows.
Western Street Experience/ 웨스턴 스트리트 체험
The locals and tourists commonly refer to the area of Bui Vien – De Tham – Pham Ngu Lao in District 1 as the Western Street, which operates from the evening until the early morning the next day. The neighborhood is suitable for young people, tourists, especially Western visitors. Hundreds of cafes, bars, pubs, and eateries line both sides of the street, always creating a lively atmosphere.
Văn Thánh Tourist Area/ 반탄 관광지
The Văn Thánh tourist area is a large garden located in Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City. It is an ideal place for walking and organizing weekend picnics. The garden features a cool green space, decorated with various ornamental plants and ponds. Visitors can stroll through the garden, participate in sports activities such as badminton, football, and enjoy street food at the surrounding stalls.
Van Thanh Tourist Area is a large garden located in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. This is an ideal spot for a stroll and organizing weekend picnics. The garden features a cool green space, adorned with various ornamental plants and a pond. Visitors can walk around the garden, participate in sports activities such as badminton and soccer, and enjoy snacks at the street food stalls nearby.
Tan Dinh Church /탄 딘 교회
Tan Dinh Church is a famous religious architectural work located in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1876, this church is known for its unique dominant pink color, creating a special beauty. Visitors can explore the interior of the church to admire its historical architecture. It is also a venue for important annual religious ceremonies, attracting many tourists who come to visit and take free photos.
One of the busiest places in Saigon at night is Nguyen Hue Walking Street. This street is exclusively for pedestrians; on both sides are various shops, cafes, and entertainment centers that are most loved by the youth.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street /응우옌후에 보행로
One of the busiest places in Saigon at night is Nguyen Hue Walking Street. This street is exclusively for pedestrians; on both sides are various shops, cafes, and entertainment centers that are most loved by the youth.
The pedestrian street is also a place where artistic groups perform freely and spontaneously, bringing the vibrant and lively atmosphere of this youthful city.
The pedestrian street is a popular check-in spot and entertainment venue for young people every evening, especially on weekends.
Suối Tiên Tourist Area /수이띤 관광지
Suoi Tien Tourist Area is a large amusement park located in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City. This place features exciting games and beautiful landscapes, attracting many visitors each year. Activities at Suoi Tien Tourist Area include boating, water sliding, taking walks to enjoy the scenery, as well as seeing many adorable animals like deer, elephants, zebras, hippos…, and participating in adventurous games. Visitors can enjoy joyful and relaxing moments with family and friends here.
– Address: 120 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
– Opening hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Khu phố Nhật Bản (Little Tokyo)
The Japanese quarter, also known as Little Tokyo, is an area in Ho Chi Minh City that is home to many Japanese restaurants, cafes, and shops. This destination offers a unique Japanese cultural experience, where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine, shop for Japanese products and clothing, and experience the unique culture of Japan right in Vietnam.
– Address: alley number 15B, Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
– Opening hours: Open all day
Starlight Bridge Park/ Công viên Cầu Ánh Sao/ 스타라이트 브리지 공원
Visitors can stroll along the bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery beneath the lake, while also savoring the tranquil atmosphere and immersing themselves in a romantic ambiance. There are many sitting areas and picnic spots around the park, allowing guests to relax and appreciate the refreshing green space.
– Address: Phu My Hung New Urban Area, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
– Opening hours: Open all day (Tourists are recommended to visit at 5:30 PM, which is the most beautiful time)
Independence Palace
Independence Palace
Independence Palace, or Reunification Palace, is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the heart of District 1, Independence Palace is both ancient and modern, and it has long been a symbol of the city. On weekends or during major holidays like April 30th, Independence Palace is often crowded with visitors.
Opening hours from Monday to Friday are from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. On Saturday and Sunday, it is open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History
The museum is located at 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, designed in a symmetrical style by architect Auguste Delaval and inaugurated in 1929. The system of wide corridors, natural light from the courtyard, and the skylight windows help mitigate the hot and humid climate. The octagonal tower in the center is painted yellow, covered with decorative tiles featuring East Asian designs. The museum displays approximately 36,000 artifacts that reflect the history of the Vietnamese people from prehistoric…
Visiting hours: from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
City Post Office/ 시티 우체국
Located at Paris Square, District 1, the Central Post Office was built from 1886 to 1891. The project was designed by two French architects, Alfred Foulhoux and Henri Auguste Vildieu. Over a century of existence, it is still the largest post office in Vietnam, retaining its original design. The arched ceiling, featuring a relief of the portrait of Mercury surrounded by a laurel wreath, symbolizes the communication of mankind. The post office evokes the image of…
Visiting hours: 7 AM to 7 PM (Monday to Friday), 7 AM to 6 PM (Saturday) and 8 AM to 6 PM (Sunday).
City Theater
The opera house is located at 7 Lam Son Square, District 1. Designed by architect Eugène Feret and inaugurated in 1900, it is a luxurious entertainment venue in the city. The façade of the opera house is influenced by the design of the Petit Palais, which was built in the same year in Paris. Notably, the opera house is the only building in the city with a roof made of Ardoise tiles.
Visiting hours: 9 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday) and 9 AM to 12 PM (Saturday and Sunday).
Duc Ba Cathedral/ Duc Ba 교회
Duc Ba Cathedral is located in the center of District 1 and is one of the symbols of the city. The construction began in 1877 and was completed in 1880, designed by the French architect J. Bourad, featuring a Romanesque style combined with Gothic elements. The interior of the cathedral is designed with one main nave, two side aisles, and two rows of chapels. The length of the cathedral is 93 meters, the widest width is 35 meters, and it can accommodate 1,200 people. In front of the cathedral is a park with four intersecting roads forming a cross shape.
Suburban destination
Can Gio
Can Gio is located about 50 km from the city center, featuring a diverse topography that includes forests, mountains, and beaches, with an area similar to Singapore. There are many eco-tourism activities that can be experienced in a day. Can Gio is the only district in Ho Chi Minh City that borders the sea and is also the first locality in Vietnam to have its mangrove forest recognized as a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
At Can Gio, there is Hàng Dương market, regarded as a “seafood paradise” with a variety of fresh shrimp, crabs, snails, and squid at reasonable prices. You can choose from different kinds of clams, snails, crabs, blue crabs, shrimp, and squid, and ask the vendors to prepare them on the spot for just a few dozen thousand dong per dish.
Cu Chi Tunnels
About 70 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels (Cu Chi District) with a tunnel system approximately 250 km long, served as a solid base for the Military Region’s Party Committee and the Command of Saigon – Gia Dinh, contributing significantly to the unification of the country. Today, the historical site of the tunnels is preserved in two areas: Ben Duoc (Phu My Hung Commune) and Ben Dinh (Nhuan Duc Commune), attracting visitors when they come to Ho Chi Minh City. Some tunnels have been renovated, with wider openings for tourists to explore.
Market areas
Ben Thanh Market
Established in 1914 and located in the heart of the city, it is not only a bustling marketplace but also a historical witness that has seen many changes and fluctuations of the city, serving as a point of harmony between old and modern Saigon. Here, a wide variety of goods are concentrated, from clothing, shoes, fabrics, handicrafts, traditional textiles, jewelry to local specialty foods.
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Hotel
- LOTTE Hotel Saigon
- Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel
- Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City
- Park Hyatt Saigon
- Fusion Original Saigon Centre
- The Reverie Saigon
- Vinpearl Landmark 81
Guesthouse
- Notre maison 5
- Ta.maison
- Laluna Saigon
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CUISINE/ 음식
Ho Chi Minh City is a convergence of culinary delights from many regions and countries. Tourists can find dishes from the three regions, as well as distinct Chinese dishes, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai cuisine… or vegetarian food at countless large and small restaurants throughout the city. Signature dishes that tourists should try include: broken rice, hu tieu, banh mi, grilled snake fish, banh xeo, and crispy rice paired with dipping sauce
What to eat in Saigon?
Saigon is dubbed by many as the “new food paradise.” You can find dishes from all regions, a melting pot of Northern, Central, and Southern cultures that is hard to find elsewhere. There are at least 30 delicious dishes in Saigon that you must try when visiting this vibrant city! Let’s explore a list of 30 tasty dishes in Saigon through this article!
Vietnamese beef noodle soup / 분보
Bun Bo Hue, commonly referred to as “bun bo” today, is one of the specialties of Hue.
Bún mắm
Bun Mam is one of the specialty dishes of the Mekong Delta region in southern Vietnam. Bún mắm is usually cooked with fermented fish sauce made from linh fish or snakehead fish, which are commonly found in the Mekong Delta, especially in the provinces of Trà Vinh and Sóc Trăng. Bun Mam is a rustic dish that is prepared simply and often appears in quick meals.
Broken rice/껌땀
When you visit Saigon and don’t know what to eat, you must remember to try Com Tam. It’s a dish easily found in every alley and street with prices that range from cheap to expensive, catering to all tastes.
Fried pork intestine stew
One of the most popular snacks among the youth of Saigon that cannot be missed is phở lấu. When mentioning phở lấu, any Saigonese will immediately think of the green and red stools placed on the sidewalk and the schoolgirls and boys in white shirts sitting eagerly by bowls of delicious pha lau.
Bò né/ 뽀네
Bo Ne is a popular and much-loved breakfast dish in Saigon. The tender, sizzling hot beef, infused with rich tomato sauce, paired with a sunny-side-up egg, provides a hearty meal to kickstart the day.
Beef stew noodle soup
Hu Tieu or Banh Mi with Bo Kho is a familiar dish in Saigon, especially for breakfast. The special thing about hu tieu bo kho is the broth. The broth is not filled to the brim like other hủ tíu dishes, but rather it only fills the bowl halfway, is slightly thick, and dark in color.
Banh Mi Thit
Banh mi with meat is not only famous within the territory of Vietnam but has also appeared on the world map with a very beautiful title – one of “the best street foods in the world.” Indeed, the sandwich with meat or sausage, which seems simple, actually contains an irresistible charm.
Grilled pork and noodles
For those who are food enthusiasts, you will be quite surprised to have to go to Saigon to enjoy bun cha – a dish rich in flavor and the sophistication of the people of Hanoi.
Rice dumpling cake
In addition to Hue beef noodle soup, tapioca cake originating from Hue is also very popular among Saigon residents, especially during breakfast or afternoon snacks.
Goat hot pot & grilled goat breast
Goat hot pot and grilled goat breast can be called two “specialties” of the drinking establishments in Saigon. If you’re going out for a barbecue in the evening, you must order a plate of grilled goat breast to truly experience the “foodie” vibe of Saigon.
The goat meat is marinated thoroughly, grilled on a fragrant rack, dipped once in sauce, and you can truly feel the “crunch” when eating it with fresh vegetables; it is indeed a culinary delight of the people. Just as a baguette must have pâté, grilled goat breast must be accompanied by goat hot pot – a perfect pair!
Crab noodle soup
Bun Rieu Cua is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is extremely popular, known by everyone from the elderly to children. As the name suggests, the main ingredient of bún riêu is crab paste made from finely chopped crab roe, mixed with eggs and cooked into a paste or crab cake. The common dipping sauce for bún riêu is shrimp paste, which enhances the rich flavor of the broth and the accompanying vegetables. The other ingredients in bún riêu are light and refreshing, such as…
Snails dishes
dumplings
Dumplings are not a “standard” dish in Saigon; in fact, they were imported from China, especially when many Chinese people settled in Saigon.
Dumplings may not be a traditional Vietnamese dish, but they are very popular in Saigon.
Súp cua / Súp óc heo
Crab soup and pig brain soup are very convenient dishes in this city. From morning to evening, you can enjoy this dish at any time because the soup is very easy to eat, rich in nutrients depending on the toppings of the soup bowl, and extremely easy to prepare.
kumquat coconut /다래야자
If fresh milk is the drink associated with the childhood of many young people in Saigon, then coconut with kumquat is definitely the second drink. I remember during every lunch break, students would rush out in front of the school gate, looking for a coconut with kumquat stall and ordering two cups to quench their thirst.
Grilled skewers
In the evening, if you ask where the youth of Saigon usually go, you will certainly hear them say “Let’s go eat grilled food!” Indeed, this is not only one of the most favorite dishes in Saigon, but also a fun group activity for friends. Whether it’s hot or cold outside, the feeling of sitting next to a smoky grill, “absorbing” the aroma of grilled meat, grilled okra, and chatting with friends while waiting for the meat to cook is truly an enjoyable…
Fried rice flour cake
Fried flour is a familiar dish for the people of Saigon, especially during school years, as it is truly a delicious – nutritious – affordable dish that is easy to eat and easy to find in front of any school gate. True to its name, this dish is made from flour cut into long rectangular pieces and fried with onions. When served on a plate, it is topped with a bit of pickled papaya, drizzled with soy sauce, and garnished with a little chili, making it a plate of fried flour that is irresistible.
Stir-fried corn
Another dish “made as the name suggests” – simple yet still “captivating” countless food lovers.
Sweet soup /째
Snack and dessert favorites for girls are here!
From traditional desserts like coconut milk bean pudding, Ba Ba pudding, tapioca banana pudding, green bean seaweed pudding,… to the elaborate and delicate Chinese desserts, there’s something to suit every taste.
Grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice
Grilled bananas, also known as grilled sticky bananas, is a rustic dish that spans from the southern to the northern provinces. The attraction of this dish lies in the sweet, rich, and warm flavor of the sticky banana after being grilled.
A piece of baked banana covered in coconut milk is extremely rich and aromatic, very fragrant indeed.
Crispy Vietnamese pancake
Next, the second delicious thing is the vegetables served as accompaniments. The hot cake when rolled in fresh, cool lettuce and Vietnamese balm is simply delightful! And the final delicious aspect is the type of filling you choose. The common fillings for bánh xèo include bean sprouts, shrimp (usually kept in their shells), and pork. If it’s a seafood filling, it will include shrimp and squid. All of these are dipped in sweet fish sauce, truly a culinary delight of the people.
Vietnamese rice paper salad
Mentioning mixed rice paper without talking about its sibling, rolled rice paper, would be a serious mistake. This dish is also very popular among young people in Saigon, especially when they’re hungry and on a tight budget. It is often accompanied by tamarind sauce, mayonnaise, peanuts, and dried beef, making it incredibly appealing, right?
Vietnamese mini pancake
A plate of bánh khọt with 9 pieces is just enough for one person. The cakes are dry and the crust is unexpectedly crispy, with a peeled shrimp shyly nestled beneath a layer of green onions, making your stomach rumble continuously.
Note
Be proactive in safeguarding personal belongings when in crowded areas and while traveling on the road.
Travelers should avoid going out during peak hours, in the morning from 8:00 to 9:30, and in the afternoon from 17:30 to 19:00 as it is easy to get stuck in traffic.
It is advisable to check the route on a map to avoid one-way streets and car lanes if traveling by motorbike, especially in the central area.
Ho Chi Minh City has many small alleys connecting to each other, and travelers should not enter alleys if they are not familiar with the area.