Ho Chi Minh City

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Overview

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with its pulsating energy. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help but be hauled along for the ride.

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Best Things to Do

Fine food and French architecture set the mood in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern metropolis. Here are the 10 best things to do in the former Saigon.


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Best Time to Visit

With two main seasons – dry and wet – Ho Chi Minh City is a culturally rich destination year-round, but timing affects some of its top activities.


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Things to Know

Here's how to catch the fun festivals, stay connected online, handle your personal space, pay for what you buy and other top things you should know.


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Free Things to Do

Ho Chi Minh City is one of Southeast Asia’s top budget destinations. From temples to local sports, here are the best free things to do in Saigon.


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Best Neighborhoods

Explore Ho Chi Minh City one neighborhood at a time with our guide to the best districts.


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Day Trips

While Ho Chi Minh City is fast-paced and fabulous, it also offers easy access to brilliant day trips in the nearby Mekong Delta.


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