Ho Chi Minh City (often called Saigon by the locals) is perhaps the single city in the world where one can see a stark contrast yet harmonious blend between tradition and modernity. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Ho Chi Minh City. There are so many things to discover and enjoy in this bustling city, from colonial buildings to skyscrapers, from luxury restaurants for great street foods stands, etc. The city is also a great base to discover the nearby destinations, including a visit to the amazing Mekong Delta.
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General Info
| Time zone | Currency | Best time to visit |
| GMT +07:00 | Vietnamese Dong | JAN – FEB |
| No time difference | 1VND = 1.00VND | Spring Flowers Festival |
Points of Interest (Map)
- Reunification Palace
- Saigon Central Post Office
- War Remnants Museum
- Nha Rong Harbor
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Cho Lon – Saigon Chinatown
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Saigon River
- Can Gio Mangrove Forest
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Ben Thanh market
- Binh Tay market
- Saigon Square 1 & 2
- Taka Plaza
- Suoi Tien Theme Park
- Mekong Delta
What to Eat When Traveling to Saigon?
As a living place for different people from many regions of Vietnam and other countries. The food in Saigon is particularly varied with typical dishes of the Southern region or foods from other Vietnam regions, and particularly international foods. If you happen to travel to this city, try these foods:
- Vietnamese Fermented Fish & Seafood Vermicelli Soup
- Goby hotpot
- Hue-Style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
- Beef noodle soup
- Spring rolls
- Snail dishes
- Noodles with wontons
- Southern pancakes
- Desserts
Best Ho Chi Minh City Tours
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