Top 50 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City

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  • HoChiMinh City Hop On Hop Off Bustop_1
    󰺂7.0
    9.99
    Ho Chi Minh City812m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    󱓊Flexible plans cover city's famous spots
    󰀆Shop at Saigon Riverside Market
    󱨠Saved by 1396 users󱨠211 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    We enjoyed the night bus tour! The scenery was beautiful, and we cherished the moment. Even though it rained a little, the staff was kind enough to give us raincoats, which is highly commendable. We plan to try again when we go back to Saigon!

  • Saigon Central Post Officetop_2
    󰺂6.4
    Ho Chi Minh City.Ho Chi Minh City Centre337m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    Retro benches in hall perfect for photos
    󱨜Elegant arches & round windows
    󱨠Saved by 1451 users󱨠468 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    PicknBouncePicknBounce

    During my visit to the Saigon Central Post Office, I was deeply impressed by its magnificent French colonial architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel. The building’s high vaulted ceilings, intricate ironwork, and vintage telephone booths transported me back to the early 20th century. Inside, I admired the grand portrait of Ho Chi Minh and the beautiful tiled floors that reflect the city’s rich history. I also sent a postcard from one of the oldest functioning post offices in Southeast Asia—a charming way to connect the past and present. Visiting this landmark truly showcased Saigon’s timeless blend of culture and history.

  • Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatertop_3
    󰺂6.4
    19.31
    Ho Chi Minh City.Ho Chi Minh City Centre611m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    󰀆50-minute water puppet performance
    Water puppetry & live performance
    󱨠Saved by 946 users󱨠284 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Chris 王墨迪Chris 王墨迪

    The experience isn’t expensive and you get your moneys worth. I enjoyed the show it was as the box explained a famous old puppet show an I would advise everyone to experience it at its cheap price and to see a bit of local culture. If taking kids it is 1hr long so if you don’t plan to stay the whole time then please don’t sit in the front rows.

  • Landmark 81 Sky View Observatory
    4
    󰺂6.3
    27.6
    Ho Chi Minh City.Hang Xanh3.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy views of Mekong & Saigon Rivers
    󱓊Breathtaking views of Mekong & Saigon
    󱨠Saved by 650 users󱨠129 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    KiranAdhikariKiranAdhikari

    It’s a fun place. The VR experience was also good. I wished it was longer😅

  • Bitexco Financial Tower
    5
    󰺂6.3
    15.98
    Ho Chi Minh City.Ho Chi Minh City Centre1.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    Lotus design symbolizes Vietnamese culture
    Elevator to 49th-floor view & souvenirs
    󱨠Saved by 983 users󱨠246 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Martínez07Martínez07

    Its good to see Ho Chi Minh from the skydeck fast elevator takes You there in ca 30 seconds from 4 floor there is a souvenir shop and also possible to do foto wasnt too crowdy

  • Saigon River Princess Cruise
    6
    󰺂6.3
    49.94
    Ho Chi Minh City1.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱤎Night cruise & view Thu Thiem Bridge
    󱓊Local & international cuisine on deck
    󱨠Saved by 524 users󱨠90% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Yvonne414Yvonne414

    Recommended for everyone to travel in Ho Chi Minh city. The best tour I had in Vietnam.

  • Pham Ngu Lao
    7
    󰺂6.2
    Ho Chi Minh City.Ho Chi Minh City Centre1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City
    Highlights:
    󱓊Feel history of hero Pham Ngu Lao
    Backpackers' hub & beef balls
    󱨠Saved by 1192 users󱨠225 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    长脸张少侠长脸张少侠

    Vietnam🇻🇳Ho Chi Minh【Pham Ngu Lao Street】 Pham Ngu Lao Street Pham Ngu Lao Street is the most lively place in Ho Chi Minh City. There are many hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, cafes, bars and shops on this street. It is very lively here Address: Near September 23 Park, search "Đ. Bùi Viện" on the navigation

  • War Remnants Museum
    8
    󰺂6.1
    3.33
    Ho Chi Minh City517m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Displays US war planes, shells, gas bombs
    󱓊Multilingual guides for tourists
    󱨠Saved by 877 users󱨠205 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Compared to other boring places in HCM, this is the most interesting one — you can truly feel the history and understand the value of peace. Hope the world never faces war again

  • Independence Palace
    9
    󰺂6.0
    3.33
    Ho Chi Minh City.Ho Chi Minh City Centre352m from downtown
    Highlights:
    100 halls showcase luxurious settings
    Symbol of unity & history
    󱨠Saved by 634 users󱨠222 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    KISMATHKISMATH

    This place is a 5 story building and some floors are not allowed for visitors.The place is worth it and there are big gardon old meetings ,hall and many more.....

  • Tan Dinh Church
    10
    󰺂5.9
    Ho Chi Minh City1.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Visit church during fixed mass times
    󱓊Pink church: wedding photo hotspot
    󱨠Saved by 1446 users󱨠149 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    长脸张少侠长脸张少侠

    Vietnam🇻🇳Ho Chi Minh【Tan Dinh Catholic Church】(Pink Church) Tan Dinh Church Tan Dinh Church, also known as the Pink Church, is located in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City. It was completed on December 16, 1876. Its pink exterior is very eye-catching and is said to have been painted in 1957. The overall style is Gothic, but the decorative details have some Romanesque and Baroque influences. The entire building is currently painted pink, and the facade includes a main tower and two secondary towers. There is a 3-meter-high bronze cross on the top of the 52.6-meter-high main tower. There are five bells inside, with a total weight of 5.5 tons. Not only is the exterior of the church all pink, the interior is also decorated in pink. There are mass times every day and visitors can go inside to visit. Address: 289 Hai Bà Trưng, ​​Phường 8, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Tickets: Free Time: 8:00-11:00 14:00-17:00

What Best Things to Do are there in Ho Chi Minh City?
These are all Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City:HoChiMinh City Hop On Hop Off Bus, Saigon Central Post Office, Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, Landmark 81 Sky View Observatory, Bitexco Financial Tower
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City include:HoChiMinh City Hop On Hop Off Bus:4.3, Saigon Central Post Office:4.5, Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater:4.5, Landmark 81 Sky View Observatory:4.5, Bitexco Financial Tower:4.5
At what locations in Ho Chi Minh City can Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City be found?
The Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City are mainly located in:HoChiMinh City Hop On Hop Off Bus:Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Central Post Office:Ho Chi Minh City, Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater:Ho Chi Minh City, Landmark 81 Sky View Observatory:Ho Chi Minh City, Bitexco Financial Tower:Ho Chi Minh City
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