Vietnam · South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
Scooters, rooftop bars and the Mekong Delta
Central Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many, is Vietnam's biggest and busiest city, with millions of scooters, French colonial landmarks and rooftop bars.
It's the base for the Củ Chi tunnels and the waterways and floating markets of the Mekong Delta.
What Ho Chi Minh City is known for
- War Remnants Museum
A powerful museum.
- Củ Chi tunnels
Crawl through the tunnels.
- Mekong Delta
Floating markets.
- Rooftop bars
Views over the city.
Top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
Best value: Mar–Apr, Nov. December to April: the dry season.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 13h from London to SGN, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Use Grab or the new metro line. Walking is fine in District 1.
Good to know
- Hold bags away from the road: phone snatching happens.
- Take a night food tour by scooter.
- Afternoon storms are common May to October.
Ho Chi Minh City FAQ
How many days in Ho Chi Minh City?
Two or three days.
Is the Mekong Delta a day trip?
Yes, but an overnight is better.
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