Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Ben Thanh Market & Street Food Area
The outer street food perimeter (evening) is far better than inside. Banh xeo (crispy rice crepe) stalls set up from 5pm.
War Remnants Museum
Powerful documentation of the American-Vietnamese War from the Vietnamese perspective. VND 40,000 entry. Allow 2 hours.
Bui Vien Walking Street
HCMC's backpacker street — neon lights, street food, and cold Saigon beer from 7pm. Very lively on weekends.
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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
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Pho bo (beef noodle soup) at Pho Quynh on Pasteur Street — open 24 hours, $2 USD a bowl, used by locals who finish night shifts.
Local tip
Tan Son Nhat is inside the city — just 6km from the backpacker district. Fastest airport-to-centre connection in Southeast Asia for major cities.
Where to stay
Hotels across Ho Chi Minh City — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.