Where to go in TP. Hồ Chí Minh: 16 places worth visiting
First time in TP. Hồ Chí Minh and not sure where to go? Here are 16 of the most reviewed and visited places, grouped into sights, nature, food and cafes. Pick the ones you like and Dacuvi arranges them into an itinerary by opening hours and distance.
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- Best time to visit
- December–April is the sunny dry season. May–November is rainy, usually short afternoon showers.
- Getting there & around
- Tan Son Nhat Airport is inside the city. Metro Line 1 runs Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien; otherwise use ride-hailing or taxis.
- Local dishes to try
- Broken rice, hu tieu noodle soup, banh mi, sizzling pancakes, snails.
📍 Sights in TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Nhà thờ Đức Bà & Bưu điện Thành phố
Sightseeing
Open in Google MapsPhố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ
Sightseeing
Open in Google MapsDinh Độc Lập
Sightseeing
Open in Google MapsLandmark 81
Sightseeing · Bình Thạnh
Open in Google MapsThảo Cầm Viên
Sightseeing · 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm
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🍜 What to eat in TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Phố ẩm thực Vĩnh Khánh
Food · Vĩnh Khánh, Quận 4
Open in Google MapsỐc Oanh
Food · 534 Vĩnh Khánh, Quận 4
Open in Google MapsBánh mì Huỳnh Hoa
Food · 26 Lê Thị Riêng
Open in Google MapsPhở Hòa Pasteur
Food · 260C Pasteur, Quận 3
Open in Google MapsCơm tấm Ba Ghiền
Food · 84 Đặng Văn Ngữ, Phú Nhuận
Open in Google MapsBánh xèo 46A Đinh Công Tráng
Food · 46A Đinh Công Tráng
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☕ Cafes in TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Cafe Chung cư 42 Nguyễn Huệ
Cafe
Open in Google MapsThe Workshop Coffee
Cafe · 27 Ngô Đức Kế
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🛍️ Markets and shopping in TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Chợ Bến Thành
Shopping
Open in Google MapsChợ Bình Tây
Shopping · Chợ Lớn
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🌙 Nightlife in TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Bùi Viện
Nightlife
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FAQ
When is the best time to visit TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
December–April is the sunny dry season. May–November is rainy, usually short afternoon showers.
How do I get to TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
Tan Son Nhat Airport is inside the city. Metro Line 1 runs Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien; otherwise use ride-hailing or taxis.
What food should I try in TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
Broken rice, hu tieu noodle soup, banh mi, sizzling pancakes, snails.
Where to go in TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
Places worth visiting in TP. Hồ Chí Minh: Nhà thờ Đức Bà & Bưu điện Thành phố, Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ, Dinh Độc Lập, Landmark 81, Thảo Cầm Viên.
What and where to eat in TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
Well-known eateries in TP. Hồ Chí Minh: Phố ẩm thực Vĩnh Khánh, Ốc Oanh, Bánh mì Huỳnh Hoa, Phở Hòa Pasteur, Cơm tấm Ba Ghiền, Bánh xèo 46A Đinh Công Tráng.
Are there nice cafes in TP. Hồ Chí Minh?
Cafes worth a stop in TP. Hồ Chí Minh: Cafe Chung cư 42 Nguyễn Huệ, The Workshop Coffee.
Where to go in TP. Hồ Chí Minh at night?
Still open in the evening in TP. Hồ Chí Minh: Chợ Bến Thành, Dinh Độc Lập, Bùi Viện.
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