Must see4Landmark
Ben Thanh Market
Best for Shopping, Street Food, and SouvenirsHo Chi Minh City's most famous central market, known for souvenirs, street food, textiles, and classic Saigon shopping.
- Suggested time
- 1-2 hours
- Cost
- Free
Experience
Things to see in Ho Chi Minh City
11 attractions worth knowing about, with what they cost and what to expect.
11 attractions
- Must see4
Must see4.5Cultural Heritage·Historical SiteCu Chi Tunnels
Best for History buffs, war memorial visitors, adventure seekersVietnam's most significant WWII underground tunnel network — 250 km of tunnels used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hidden bases, hospitals, and supply routes during the Vietnam War.
- Suggested time
- 3-4 hours (including travel from HCMC)
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cost
- From ₫110,000 VND
Must see4.5Cultural Heritage·Historical LandmarkIndependence Palace
Best for History EnthusiastsA landmark of modern Vietnamese history in central Ho Chi Minh City, known for its 1975 significance, preserved war-era rooms, and iconic rooftop helipad.
- Suggested time
- 1-2 hours
- Cost
- ₫40k
Must see4.5History·LandmarkSaigon Central Post Office
Best for Architecture LoversA stunning French colonial landmark and still-functioning post office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Suggested time
- 30-60 minutes
- Opening hours
- 7:30 AM - 6 PM
- Cost
- Free
4.6
Buddhist Temple·Cultural HeritageVinh Trang Pagoda
Best for Culture SeekersA famous Buddhist pagoda in My Tho known for its ornate architecture, giant Buddha statues, and peaceful gardens.
- Suggested time
- 45-90 minutes
- Cost
- Free
Must see4.6History·MuseumWar Remnants Museum
Best for History EnthusiastsA powerful museum in Ho Chi Minh City documenting the Vietnam War and its aftermath through photographs, military exhibits, and eyewitness accounts.
- Suggested time
- 1-2 hours
- Opening hours
- 7:30 AM – 17:30 PM
- Cost
- ₫40,000 VND
Must see4.4History·LandmarkNotre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Best for Architecture LoversA landmark Roman Catholic cathedral in central Ho Chi Minh City, known for its red-brick facade, twin bell towers, and French colonial heritage.
- Suggested time
- 30-60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
Must see4.4LandmarkNguyen Hue Walking Street
Best for Solo Travelers, Night Walks, City ViewsA lively pedestrian boulevard in central Ho Chi Minh City, known for nightlife, events, fountains, and colonial-era landmarks nearby.
- Suggested time
- 1-3 hours
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cost
- Free
3.8Beach·Day TripCan Gio Beach
Best for Solo Day TripsA laid-back seaside escape in Ho Chi Minh City known for its mangrove setting, local seafood, and easy day-trip access.
- Suggested time
- 2-4 hours
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Cost
- Free
4.3Landmark·Modern ArchitectureBitexco Financial Tower
Best for Views, sunset photography, and cityscape panoramasHo Chi Minh City's iconic 68-story skyscraper featuring a sky-high observation deck with panoramic views over the city and the Saigon River.
- Suggested time
- 1–1.5 hours
- Opening hours
- 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Cost
- ₫200,000 VND
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Cultural Experience·Nature & Scenic LandscapesFour Enchanted Islands (Con Phung)
Best for Culture Seekers and River ToursA group of four river islands near My Tho and Ben Tre known as Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix, famous for coconut candy workshops, orchards, and boat tours.
- Suggested time
- 3-5 hours
- Cost
- ₫50k-₫100k (boat/tour varies)