5 Places You Must Visit in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is full of life, colour and mesmerising places that you must visit during your stay in this unique city in Vietnam. A new discovery is awaiting every day and getting out and about, especially by foot, is the best way to learn and explore the city.

In this article, I haven’t included the famous Cu-Chi Tunnels or the Mekong, that naturally need to be on your list. This piece is about what is within the districts of this mainly chaotic city and the 5 places you must visit in Ho Chi Minh City.

The best view of Ho Chi Minh City is a must when you visit the city. The perspective is different when you are away from the manic traffic below and you see the fast-developing city from the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Building.

The cost on the express elevator to near the top is around $12AD and it’s worth every dollar to get an amazing 360 view of a city on the rise. Make sure you go on a clear day, no need to waste your trip when the view is obstructed by overcast conditions. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).