Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Vincom Center Shopping Mall
Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.
District 1
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
Ben Nghe
If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Tao Dan Park
- Saigon Skydeck
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon Central Mosque
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- Vincom Center B
- Thai Binh Market
- September 23 Park