Key Attractions & Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market – Shop, Eat, Explore
One of the city’s best-loved landmarks, Ben Thanh is a local institution. Sample southern Vietnamese snacks, shop for souvenirs, or soak up the energy of the crowd, it’s always buzzing.
War Remnants Museum – History That Hits Home
This sobering but powerful museum offers insight into Vietnam’s recent past. It’s one of the city’s most visited attractions, featuring war photography, exhibits and decommissioned planes and tanks.
Saigon Opera House & Notre-Dame Cathedral
Architectural gems from Vietnam’s French colonial period, these buildings are as beautiful as they are historical. Don’t miss the chance to see a local performance or explore the charming area surrounding them.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street – Pedestrian-Friendly Culture Strip
Lined with cafés, art displays and local life, this boulevard in District 1 is perfect for an evening stroll and people-watching. The 19th-century City Hall at the end adds a grand finish.
Binh Quoi Village – Tranquil Escape
Just outside the city centre, this lush garden village offers a taste of rural Mekong Delta life, think palm trees, stilt houses, ponds and traditional food buffets.
Getting to Ho Chi Minh City
Flights depart regularly from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), often direct or with quick stopovers in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. The airport is well-connected to the city centre by taxi or rideshare.
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