Top 11 Things to do in SAIGON (Ho Chi Minh)

We went back to one of our favourite countries in the world - Vietnam! Last year we traveled through North and Central Vietnam, but this time round we visited the South, Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh.

During our time in Saigon, Vietnam, we compiled a list of 11 Top things to do in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh). We hope you'll enjoy our video and that it'll give you some ideas of fun things to do and must-visit places in Ho Chi Minh.

1. MEKONG DELTA
As a first must-do activity in Saigon, we ticked off something from our Vietnam bucket list which is visiting the Mekong Delta river. Our day trip included a stop off at Vinh Trang Pagoda as well as a simple lunch at Tortoise Island (also known as Turtle Island).

If you want to book the same tour as us you can use the link below:
https://www.klook.com/activity/2016-full-day-excursion-mekong-delta-ho-chi-minh-city/

2. ARTINUS 3D ART MUSEUM
Visiting Artinus 3D Art Museum is a fun way to spend a few hours. There are a ton of different 3D artworks to take loads of great photos of. It's one of those enjoyable family-friendly top places to visit in Saigon especially if you want to create some fun photo memories together.

Address: Số 2 Đường số 9, Tân Hưng, Quận 7, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am–6pm, Weekends 9am–7pm

3. A O SHOW (SAIGON OPERA HOUSE)
If you enjoy theater productions filled with culture, acrobatics and traditional live music then visiting the Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh to watch the A O Show will be right up your alley.

You're not allowed to take photos or video the performance but we reached out to the team and were granted a special backstage sneak peak for our channel (with permission to film) before watching the full performance that night. Make sure you check when the sessions are beforehand. You can pick up your tickets from the Saigon Opera House rather than buy it online too.

Saigon Opera House
Address: 07 Công Trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

4. CU CHI TUNNELS
A must do visit activity while visiting Saigon is checking out the Cu Chi tunnels. Vietnam was able to win various wars through genius guerrilla tactics and to be able to see the Cu Chi tunnels in real life and learn about the history of what life was like for the soldiers and Vietnamese people was super interesting.

Address: TL15, Phú Hiệp, Củ Chi, Hồ Chí Minh 733814, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sun 7am–5pm

If you want to book the same tour as us you can use the link below:
https://www.klook.com/activity/1471-cu-chi-tunnels-experience-ho-chi-minh-city/

5. BEN THANH STREET FOOD MARKET
Vietnamese food and street food is awesome. District 1 is a great stop to enjoy a wide range of activities including getting delicious Vietnamese food.

Address: 26-28-30 Thủ Khoa Huân, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Hours: Sun - Fri 10am–11pm, Sat: 9am–11pm

6. BEN THANH MARKET
The Ben Thanh local market is located just a few steps away.

Address: Chợ, Đường Lê Lợi, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sun 7am–7pm

7. BITEXCO FINANCIAL TOWER
To get an incredible view of Saigon, there's no better place to visit than the Bitexco Financial Tower.

Address: Bitexco Financial Tower, 7, 2 Hải Triều, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 9.30am–11pm

8. ARCHITECTURE
While you're in District 1, there are a couple of iconic buildings to check out in walking distance of one another like the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon followed by the Saigon Central Post Office.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL OF SAIGON
Address: 01 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

SAIGON CENTRAL POST OFFICE
Address: 2 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

9. BOOK STREET
Next to the Saigon Central Post Office, you'll find a very unique street with delicious Vietnamese coffee and a whole lotta bookshops.

Address: Đường Nguyễn Văn Bình, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sun 8am–10pm

10. TAO DAN PARK
To catch a break from all the city chaos, visiting Tao Dan Park is a nice place to stroll around in the late afternoon.

Address: Tao Đàn Park, Trương Định, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sun 7am–10pm

11. FITO MUSEUM
A private museum devoted to traditional Vietnamese medicine.

Address: 41 Hoàng Dư Khương, Phường 12, Quận 10, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Hours: Mon - Sun 8.30am–5pm

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