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21 Best Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh City
The top Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.
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hidden gem Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.5Independence Palace
Independence Palace sits in Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. 4.5★ (48,693 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.5War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum sits at 28 Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, a short walk or taxi ride from Reunification Palace and about 10–15 minutes from the Ben Thanh Market area.
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hidden gem Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.0Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market sits at the center of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, right where Le Loi, Ham Nghi and Tran Hung Dao streets converge, and it's one of the most-reviewed markets in the country, not a quiet find. 4.0★ (86,858 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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restaurant Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.9Hai’s Restaurant
Hai's Restaurant is a long-running, expat-and-tourist-favorite Vietnamese restaurant at 257 Lý Tự Trọng in District 1's Bến Thành ward, a short walk from Ben Thanh Market.
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attraction Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.5Tao Dan Park
Tao Dan Park is a shaded, tree-canopied public park in District 1, a 10-15 minute walk from Ben Thanh Market — great for a calm stroll or people-watching, best visited on weekday mornings (7am-3pm quietest) or, on weekends, during the 1pm-3pm lull. 4.5★ (15,622 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.4Saigon Skydeck
Saigon Skydeck sits on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower at 36 Hồ Tùng Mậu, open daily 9:30am–9:30pm. 4.4★ (12,739 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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restaurant Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.3Ben Nghe Street Food
Ben Nghe Street Food (134 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, District 1) is a sprawling open-air food court that packs dozens of Vietnamese street-food stalls into one covered, tourist-friendly space — grilled meats, seafood, pho, banh xeo, and fresh coconuts included.
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trendy Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.8Tonkin Specialty Coffee
Tonkin Specialty Coffee is a small, design-forward café at 91 Lý Tự Trọng in District 1's Bến Thành ward, a short walk from the Bến Thành Market roundabout.
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attraction Ho Chi Minh City · ★ 4.2Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
The Museum of Ho Chi Minh City occupies a pale-yellow French colonial building at 65 Lý Tự Trọng in District 1, open daily 8am–5pm. 4.2★ (3,171 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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trendy Ho Chi Minh CityA by TUNG: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
A by TUNG is a recently opened tasting-menu restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City where Chef Hoang Tung serves 20 Northern European-inspired courses in a minimalist, Nordic-style room with a direct view into the kitchen.
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hidden gem Ho Chi Minh CityĐô 1 Lon Quán
Đô 1 Lon Quán in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City: an open-air local beer spot right beside the railway, where trains roll past your table. Visited in person by our editor.
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restaurant Ho Chi Minh CityIPPUDO Le Thanh Ton
IPPUDO Le Thanh Ton on Thai Van Lung, Ho Chi Minh City: a neat, calm Japanese ramen house in the Little Japan streets, visited in person by our editor.
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trendy Ho Chi Minh CityLa Scène: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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hidden gem Ho Chi Minh CityNhâm Café: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
Nhâm Café is a new, photo-driven café in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City, with three floors built around a wall of sewing machines, a large fish tank, a photo booth and a statement bookshelf.
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trendy Ho Chi Minh CityNgam Cafe: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide
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restaurant Ho Chi Minh CityNÔM: Where to Eat in Ho Chi Minh City
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attraction Ho Chi Minh CityThảo Cầm Viên Sài Gòn (Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens)
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: a shady 1860s garden with elephants and giraffes, visited in person by our editor.
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trendy Ho Chi Minh CitySocial Club Rooftop Bar, Hôtel des Arts Saigon
Social Club at Hôtel des Arts Saigon: a stylish 24th-floor rooftop bar with good music, a pool and a big night view of the city, visited in person by our editor.
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restaurant Ho Chi Minh CityThe Running Bean (Hồ Tùng Mậu)
The Running Bean on Ho Tung Mau, Ho Chi Minh City: a big, lively brick-walled café with good coffee and an even better breakfast plate, visited in person by our editor.
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