Southern Vietnam
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Vietnam
Where to stay in Southern Vietnam
District 1
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.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 7
Home to Phú Mỹ Hưng New City, District 7 boasts urban vibes and educational institutions like RMIT University Vietnam and Tôn Đức Thắng University. Easily access Thủ Đức via the Phú Mỹ Bridge.
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Popular places to visit
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Phu Quoc Night Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Phu Quoc Night Market during your trip to Duong Dong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Excursion To Mekong Delta From Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet
Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Tours
From Ho Chi Minh To Mui Ne Best Day Trip | Sunset Tour
Fast Track VIP Service Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh-Vietnam)
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Ben Thanh Market
- Dong Khoi Street
- Phu Quoc Night Market
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Ho Tram Beach
- Phu Quoc Beach
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Long Hai Beach
- Sao Beach
- War Remnants Museum
- Shophouse Grand World
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica