Summary
Previously known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City serves up a veritable feast of Vietnamese culture. With a population of approximately 10 million, there’s a huge amount of things to see and do during your trip to this awe-inspiring part of Southeast Asia.
With such a vast area to cover and so many choices, we highly recommend planning your time in Ho Chi Minh City in advance, so you can see everything below and more.
We’ll start things off at many people’s favourite foodie destination, Ben Nghe Street Food Market. Here, you’ll find dozens of vendors all under one roof serving up an enticing selection of meat and vegetable dishes to die for. You can also sample local beers, so why would you want to leave?
One place that may tempt you is Bui Vien Street. It’s a hotspot for backpackers and nightlife where you can drink, make new friends, eat, listen to live music and more. It attracts locals and holidaymakers from all over the world who are looking to let their hair down. Nguyen Hue Street also has a similar vibe.
Our final stop (although we could go on all day) is the Independence Palace. This grand building opened in 1966 and has a staggering 95 rooms. It also boasts beautiful grounds with a stunning fountain.
We’ve put together several multi centre holidays to Ho Chi Minh city below, so take a look and start planning your trip to Vietnam. There are so many magical memories ready to be made.
