Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
22 THINGS TO DO IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
1. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
How about visiting two attractions in one place? That seems to be super fun and exciting. You have to pay one entrance fee, and you’ll get to experience wandering in a zoo as well as in a botanical garden.
2. San Art Laboratory
In this place, modern artists are given a chance to interact and mingle with their fellow artists. They can share ideas and further nurture their creativity. Thus, it promotes the modern art and culture of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
This local market is always a busy one! This may be due to the reason that they sell every product to proceed in the country. So, tourists would usually go there to buy something locally made. Business and commerce are teaming in a way that the place never runs out of the customer.
4. FITO Museum
This museum is filled with very little and vast knowledge of information related to traditional Vietnamese medicine. May it be from herbal plants to the most complicated procedures, they have it here.
5. Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
The museum is housed in a three-floor building that has collections on display sculptures, silk paintings, oil and lacquer paintings, ceramics, ancient Buddhist art, and much more.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
6. Reunification Palace
Purchase a ticket and immediately go inside and wander around the majestic palace. This place served as a haven for the South Vietnam president way back in the war times. Now, it serves as a museum as well as a venue for particular state matters and events.
7. Jade Emperor Pagoda
This Taoist temple is considered one of the top essential temples in this place. It was built in honor of the Jade Emperor who is also the highest deity in their religion. Peaceful and serene, are the words that can best describe the place.
8. Local Wet Market
This supermarket like the place is an excellent place if you are after more local goods like vegetables, meat, fish, and the like. This may be a busy place too, so I would suggest that you go here early in the morning.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
9. Notre Dame Saigon Cathedral
As one of the present and remaining remnants of the French colonization of the country, the existence of the Saigon Cathedral, designed just like those in Paris, is indeed a sight to behold.
10. Binh Tay Market
Although some products here are quite similar to what other markets offer, what makes this place unique from the others is that the price that they offer is lower. More than that, it also enables you to experience bargaining and the likes of the locals.
11. Bitexco Financial Tower
This lotus-shaped tower is one of the highest structures in the city. This site then offers you the chance to see the city in a panoramic view. Just ask for the assistance of people there, go up, and enjoy the view.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
12. Central Post office
This historical landmark was built way back in 1886. Just like the recent one, this establishment was also made during the reign of the French colonizers.
13. Dong Khoi Street
If you are into high-end shops and boutiques hopping, then you could, by all means, proceed to this street. Wander over all the prestigious shops and malls and be ready to purchase amazing goods.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
14. Phu My Hung and Starlight Bridge
This place may be different from the rest of the busy parts of Vietnam. The spacious environments, quiet places like coffee shops, and the entire surroundings give the impression that the site is an example of a much upscale atmosphere.
15. Rooftop Bar
A chill bonding with friends would be perfect if you were at the top. Drink a glass of wine, chat with friends, enjoy the scenery, and feel the refreshing breeze of the cold winds.
16. Thien Hau
This ancient temple built during the 19th century was established as an honor to the Lady of the Sea, Thien Hau. It may not seem so beautiful and exciting on the outside but they managed to make it look like an ancient one. But what makes this temple equally surprising is the architecture and design inside.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
17. Municipal Theatre or Saigon Opera House
This establishment was contrasted way back in 1897 and is one of the most beautiful and existing accomplishments of the French colonizers.
18. Turtle Lake at Night
This old-school park is an ideal hub for those who would like to have some chill moments. May it be just walking, roaming around the stalls, or chatting with locals, this place will never disappoint you.
19. Vietnamese History Museum
The entire history of Vietnam may be seen by visiting this museum. The presence of exhibits and displays would give you the back-in-time vibes. The sculptures and different artifacts are just a few of the remaining memorabilia.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
20. Vietnamese Street Food
Try out the different offered street Vietnamese foods. Just walk around, find some area of street food, eat some, and enjoy the moment. Nothing beats a fantastic bonding experience over street food.
21. Water Puppet Show
Watching a water puppet show is so culturally and traditionally rewarding. Right after watching one performance, you will be more equipped with information which you have to know most importantly about the history and the origin of the place.
22. War Remnants Museum
A visit to this place may be a substantial activity for it would inevitably affect you emotionally and psychologically. You’ll get to see what happened during the Vietnam War as exhibited on the different displays. What makes it a must-see place to go is the kind of experience and educational information that you can get out of it.
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Things To Do
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yeah, there are plenty of places to visit in Ho Chi Minh. I stayed in the city for few days & loved it.
ooooh! Vietnamese street food sounds scrumptious. Love whatever dish you photographed.
Joy at The Joyous Living
Sounds like a wonderful place to vacation!!
Wanna visit Vietnam on April 2019, any suggestion for the ff:
– accomodation
– tourist attractions
– Starbucks place (I’m collecting City Tumblers)
very nicely written.veitnem is on my to do list.
Wow. Vietnam is a wonderful city with so many interesting places to go to. I love all the places discussed in this post.
One of the place that I will visit. Thanks for this post. =)