Ho Chi Minh City

A curated guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Dragon House Harbor - Ho Chi Minh Museum 4.7★ (2,100 reviews) · History museum
  2. Statue of Ho Chi Minh 4.6★ (5,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Saigon Opera House 4.6★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Landmark 81 4.6★ (23,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Independence Palace 4.5★ (47,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Cu Chi Tunnel 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. HCMC History Museum 4.5★ (4,100 reviews) · History museum
  8. Bảo tàng Y học Cổ truyền - Traditional Medicine Museum 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Museum

Where to eat

  1. Po Cafe 4.9★ (3,300 reviews) · Cafe
  2. Tonkin Garden Egg Coffee & Eatery [Cafe & Croissant] 4.9★ (3,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
  3. XLIII Specialty Coffee 4.9★ (9,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  4. Vị Sài Gòn Restaurant & Café 4.9★ (2,100 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Tonkin Specialty Coffee 4.8★ (4,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin) 4.8★ (5,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  7. Soo Kafe 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  8. The Workshop Coffee 4.4★ (4,100 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Loop 1 - Cocktail & Kitchen 4.9★ (2,300 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. Layla - Eatery & Bar 4.8★ (6,000 reviews) · Bar
  3. Summer Experiment 4.9★ (1,900 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. The View Rooftop Bar 4.6★ (5,000 reviews) · Bar
  5. Boosh Rooftop 4.9★ (1,700 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?

With 23 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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