Thien Hau Temple Also known as Chua Ba, this beautiful Saigon pagoda was built by the Chinese in the early 19th century.

Suoi Tien Theme Park is located about 40 minutes from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in Thu Duc district.

Notre Dame Cathedral is the largest church and the most particular in Ho Chi Minh City.

Museum of War Remnants is a comprehensive collection of the machinery, weapons, photos, and documentation of Vietnam.

Giac Lam Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City.

General Post Office is the largest post office in Vietnam.

Presidential Palace is was declared to be a National Cultural and Historical Relic in 1976 and designated as one of the very first ten National Special Relics in August 2009

Dam Sen Park with 25 aquatic equipments and a wave pool of 3000m2.

Ben Thanh Market is just beside our hotel , the Liberty Central.

Quan Am Pagoda, Chinese Town - One of Cholon’s most active and colourful temples.

The most prominent area in the Ho Chi Minh city is around Dong Khoi Street in District 1, boasting fashionable shops, museums, and fine dining.

Everywhere you look, no matter what the time of day, there are people eating and preparing food. On the streets, down alleyways, and in every other “hole in the wall”, something food related is occurring.

Ho Chi Minh City or stilled called Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City’s architecture and lifestyle is the reconciliation between American and Chinese influence

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, formerly still known as Saigon, the largest city of Vietnam, with over 9 million people, can be an overwhelming sight, especially with over 7.5 million motorbikes weaving in and out of traffic. You may be surprised to see several passengers on one motorbike – children eating snacks, some sitting sideways, some barely hanging on, but quite at ease. After becoming a pro at crossing the street, you start to feel this vibrant city and appreciate its beautiful architecture.

What to see in Ho Chi Minh City?

Some not-to-miss sights include the Reunification Palace, an important Vietnamese landmark where you can step back in time to see banquet halls and government offices from decades ago and the skyscraper Bitexco Financial Tower, with its 360-degree panoramic views of the vibrant city below.
Some other beautiful architectural landmarks include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Saigon Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Fine Arts Museum, the Saigon Opera House, especially Cho Lon, Chinese Town, Ben Thanh Market where you can experience Vietnamese Southern daily life, but also don’t forget to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The War Remnants Museum is also a must-see Vietnam War Memorial which shows the Vietnamese viewpoint regarding the war in their country, very educational, yet often emotional and very worthwhile.

What are Ho Chi Minh City’s food specialities?

Ho Chi Minh City is known to have the best street food in Vietnam and the street markets there could easily fulfill your food fantasy. Delicious smells will possibly lead you to the Ho Thi Ky street food market with over 50 vendors, or possibly to Banh Mi Hong Hoa, where they make their own baguettes to create sandwiches of Banh Mi (pork with spices, shredded carrots and cucumbers, chili peppers, fish sauce and jalapenos).
You can spot banh mi sellers on almost every corner, as it is eaten all day long. Especially, known as the daily dishes of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City such as bánh xèo (southern-style savoury pancakes) and com tam (broken rice). Pho (noodle) is the dish that most tourists want, but also don’t forget to try some Bun Thit Nuong, (noodles, crushed peanuts, crunchy spring roll and grilled pork), reason to stay in Ho Chi Minh City an extra day!

Is it easy to travel to/from Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, it is also easy to reach many other scenic destinations from Ho Chi Minh City by car or bus such as:
. Cu Chi Tunnels:  1hr 15min drive
. My Tho & Ben Tre of Mekong River Delta:  2hrs drive
. Mui Ne beach:    4hrs by car/ 5hrs by bus
. Ba Den Mountain:   2hrs drive
. Vung Tau beach:     2hrs drive
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is Ho Chi Minh City’s and Vietnam’s largest international airport; it is also simple to take a short flight from this large city to the most popular destinations both within and outside the region, such as:
. Phu Quoc island/ Con Dao island:   45min flight
. Nha Trang (the city of beach):  1hr flight
. Danang/ Hue (the central of Vietnam):  1hr flight
. Hanoi (the north of Vietnam):  2hrs flight
. Bangkok, Thailand:   1hr 15min flight
. Singapore:   2hrs flight
. Siem Reap, Cambodia: 1hr flight

What’s the weather in Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City is belonged to Southern Vietnam, Southern Vietnam’s hot and dry season starts in November and finishes at the end of April, often reaching around 85°F. Rain falls between May and October, but the weather still remains warm, usually between 77°F and 90°F.
Generally, Saigon is warm all year, with an average humidity level of 75%, and an average temperature of 28 C or 82 F. In this city, a year is divided into two distinct seasons: rainy and dry season.