Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues.Ībout 60 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a must-see half-day trip and one of the top tours for visitors to the city. See also: Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Not far from the city, the famous Cu Chi tunnels are a must-see attraction, and the lush waterscapes and small villages of the Mekong Delta provide a fascinating glimpse of rural life.įor more ideas on the best places to visit and the most rewarding things to do, read our list of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Temples huddle amid skyscrapers and designer shops locals cast bamboo fishing rods into the languorous Saigon River and in places, the city feels almost European, with its elegant French colonial architecture and wide, tree-lined avenues.Īdding to the fascinating cultural jolt is a clutch of intriguing tourist attractions, from the poignant War Remnants Museum and captivating water puppet shows to colorful markets and the time warp of the Reunification Palace. Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's commercial hub and largest city, and it's a place where old abuts new with striking contrast. Motorbikes honk in a tidal wave across clogged intersections, locals crouch on street corners slurping steaming hot bowls of Pho (noodle soup) and the sultry air is thick with exhaust fumes and exotic spices. Still often referred to by its old name, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a clamorous, chaotic sensory feast.
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