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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport
9 attractions worth knowing about, with what they cost and what to expect.
9 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
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