Ho Chi Minh Local History

This city, formerly known as Saigon, is the country's most populated town. The European-styled city centre stands in strong contrast with the nearby Chinese section. It is a huge seaport and also a great manufacturing hub.

Ho Chi Minh Attractions

Ho Chi Minh Shopping

Benn Than Market - A good place to shop for everyday essentials like fruit and vegetables, as well as souvenirs.

Dong Khoi Bazaar - Beautiful arts and crafts are available here, but good negotiating skills are essential to get reasonable prices.

Ho Chi Minh Activities

Saigon Water Park - Kha Van Can. The wave pool and numerous water rides will surely keep the kids occupied for a long time.

Ho Chi Minh Restaurants and Bars

Ho Chi Minh Restaurants

Bo Tung Xeo Restaurant - 31 Ly Tu Trong. Have your own Vietnamese barbecue at your table, with raw meat served to you, which you then prepare on the grill next to your table. Their speciality is marinated beef.

Mandarine - 11A Van Ngo Nam. Labelled as the best Vietnamese restaurant in town, they are definitely worth a visit. They serve traditional dishes from all over the country and have live traditional music performances.

Tin Nghia - 9 L Tran Hung Dao. The perfect place for vegetarians to experience Vietnamese cuisine. All traditional meals are prepared with meat-substitutes.

Fanny's - 29/31 Ton That Thiep. Here you can indulge in 'Franco-Vietnamese' ice cream.

Ho Chi Minh Bars & Clubs

Tropical Rainforest - 5-15 Ho Huan Nghiep. This nightclub is decorated as an Amazonian rainforest. Your cover fee entitles you to one free drink.

Allez Boo Bar - 187 Pham Ngu Lao. This place is very popular among backpackers with its bamboo-decorated interioir.

Wils West Saloon - 33 L Hai Ba Trung. Get lost in this cowboy world nearby the Saigon River.

Ho Chi Minh Tours

Looking for organised tours in Ho Chi Minh?

• Essential Vietnam
• Grand Vietnam
• Motorcycling the Ho Chi Minh Trail

More Ho Chi Minh Tours