Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality Types of activities Where to stay [Ho Chi Minh Municipality travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.dx959752201732198400) ![hotel de ville de Hô Chi Minh au Viet Nam ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/959752201732198400/3a1b65ce-72b7-4da0-9807-f26bb2590179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![hotel de ville de Hô Chi Minh au Viet Nam ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/959752201732198400/3a1b65ce-72b7-4da0-9807-f26bb2590179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Didn't know what to expect for a water puppet show. And iT turned out to be quite unique and interesting. The show was in Vietnamese language using their traditional songs and instruments. Worth a visit in HCM!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/99e5b684-fb37-456d-92c3-0126728eb07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of Saigon from skyjack](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/3c6f644a-6a73-43b0-91d8-946081ed2d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This cathedral is located right in the middle of historical buildings in Saigon. Across the road is the General Post Office.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/ded20a0a-bdba-4705-a46c-f3fd13fdb7d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Browse Ho Chi Minh Municipality activities by category Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) History & culture [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) Private & custom tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) Adventure & outdoor [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) Food, drink & nightlife [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) Cruises & boat tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) Classes & workshops [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) Water activities [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=Wateractivities) Shows & concerts [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) Wildlife & nature [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) Attractions [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=Attractions) Spa & wellness [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=SpaWellness) Transportation [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=Transportation) Shopping & fashion [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=ShoppingFashion) Holiday & seasonal tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) Air, helicopter & balloon tours [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) Theme parks [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=959752201732198400&location=Ho+Chi+Minh+Municipality&filter.categories=ThemeParks) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_959752201732198400) ## What to do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ho Chi Minh Municipality ![Ben Thanh Market which includes markets and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/dd83c9c1-3577-4501-a3f3-f59079e60528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ben Thanh Market No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs. [](https://expedia.ca/Ben-Thanh-Market-District-1.d6229744.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of downtown Ho Chi Minh City and the illuminated Bui Vien party street at night, Vietnam.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634141441227/5ff78c4e-2fd4-4348-8150-8865e8dd9fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bui Vien Walking Street You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bui-Vien-Walking-Street-District-1.d553248634141441227.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes street scenes, night scenes and shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256328/ef923317-a049-4a89-87be-355fe43581e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pham Ngu Lao Street Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices. [](https://expedia.ca/Pham-Ngu-Lao-Street-District-1.d6256328.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ho Tram Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219806/4801722a-d63c-4e86-92f2-c06d77071eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ho Tram Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ho Tram Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Phuoc Thuan. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Tram-Beach-Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.d6219806.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dong Khoi Street featuring night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256310/27bbd203-040a-4bc0-8e41-5aae9d891e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dong Khoi Street One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture. [](https://expedia.ca/Dong-Khoi-Street-District-1.d6256310.Vacation-Attraction) ![Saigon River showing a river or creek, a city and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165647/4fe59219-0831-4004-a2c3-59d11399490b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon River Gain a fresh perspective of the city skyline with a boat ride. Venture along the twisting waterways to small villages and an immense set of wartime tunnels. [](https://expedia.ca/Saigon-River-Cu-Chi.d6165647.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lion dance on lunar new year in saigon vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256606/7db0dd91-21ec-4c21-860a-c3cdad17ebcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Square During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Saigon-Square-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.d6256606.Vacation-Attraction) ![Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden showing a garden and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115762/8817cc8b-e40e-4d6f-ac6e-c841415223cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. [](https://expedia.ca/Saigon-Zoo-And-Botanic-Garden-District-1.d6115762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Back Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115856/ae5304ae-d422-47c3-bf2d-178b11715f06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Back Beach Bask in the sun at this long golden beach beside the South China Sea, where you can take a break from the noisy streets of Vung Tau. [](https://expedia.ca/Back-Beach-Ba-Ria-Vung-Tau-Province.d6115856.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Ho Chi Minh Municipality ![Guerrero](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/46035dde-b6e9-4a1b-9e0c-3551c15c9b16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### District 1 4/5(1 area review) Central urban district and financial hub, bustling with luxury shopping centers and historical sites like Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and Saigon Opera House. Explore Bùi Viện and Nguyễn Huệ districts for various amenities. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-District-1.dx6252011) ![Top view aerial of Mai Chi Tho road, Thu Thiem peninsula and center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with development buildings, transportation, energy power infrastructure. View from District 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252038/7a5f8b2e-0cec-45d1-94ec-8cff3211c47f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### District 3 Bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 3 boasts French-style villas, Xá Lợi Pagoda, and Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda. Easily accessible via Saigon railway station, the largest railway hub in the country. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-District-3.dx6252038) ![Ben Thanh Market showing street scenes, night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/2c437c3d-6b5a-4811-a9f4-0ea876c6cc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Ho Chi Minh City 4/5(170 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Downtown-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.dx553248633981712889) ![Saigon Central Post Office which includes heritage architecture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160940/01d08aaa-94b5-40e9-b0dd-4ed73b5900f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dong Khoi 4.5/5(91 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Dong-Khoi.dx6054379) ![Well worth doing the tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/f39d3840-0847-4e7f-b5d0-c3d2770af717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ben Thanh If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Ben-Thanh.dx553248635974586998) ![Beautiful scenery in the early sun of Khanh An Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam - little Japan in Saigon. Travel and landscape concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664688/667ec36a-2163-4264-8e66-ee02824b6dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Little Japan 4/5(32 area reviews) Visitors often come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Opera House Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Little-Japan.dx3000664688) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ho Chi Minh Municipality ![Opera House featuring a high-rise building, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115760/3a59a121-5307-4631-a704-3e5ebfdee133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ho Chi Minh City ![Long Hai Beach which includes landscape views and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145725/cf70da1e-8a6f-4dfe-a41f-8c7049efabf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vung Tau ![High wide drone view of fish farming floating community and surrounds in Bien Hoa on the Dong Nai river in Vietnam on sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131744/0ee9a78f-032d-4861-85a7-e478d76e0877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bien Hoa ![A corner at Ho Tram resort in a sunny day in Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141680/f0d8e1a0-1c76-4762-a1cf-6f3e18c9c160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Xuyen Moc ![Binh Thuan sunset sun down on top of the boat as if to sleep on the boat. I felt like the boat was carrying the sun in a very peaceful sleep.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156024/7ca89088-f93a-4522-9ac5-2341fe95adb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thuan An ![Fishing boats the river Han in Da Nang city, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222655/3e72c00a-8296-4bc1-b259-266fb051ccb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Phuoc Hai Fishing Village ![Beautiful view of Hoa Nghiem Pagoda in Bao loc city, Lam Dong province, Vietnam. Text in photos mean Hoa Nghiem pagoda, name of this pagoda (Vietnamese language)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252415/1290ca6e-0aa1-4f76-b4bb-98e2dbfd9279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Loc An ![Thu Dau Mot city, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam, aerial view. This is a newly formed city in Southeast region of Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336807/80da59b4-0488-410d-821e-764d4ba6a9ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thu Dau Mot ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app