Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
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.
Things to do
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Daily Small Group Tour to Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour with Sampan Boat Ride and Lunch
Private Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
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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.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Tao Dan Park
- Saigon Skydeck
- Saigon Central Mosque
- Diamond Plaza
- Parkson Plaza
- Taka Plaza
- Thai Binh Market
- September 23 Park