Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam named after the late communist leader Ho Chi Minh, who led the nation against both France and the U.S.A. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has been historically a political and administrative centre of Vietnam. Today Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a rapidly developing, dynamic, and the economic capital of Vietnam. It is perhaps the heart and soul of Vietnam

The bustling industrious centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam also harbors the ancient traditions and culture of Vietnam and bears the influences of French colonial rule. Life in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam resides in the city streets, markets, shops, pavement cafés and vendors selling their goods on the sidewalks.
 
Besides soaking in the rich culture and ethos of Vietnam on the streets, the visitors are also offers a number of tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Some of these are

Ho Chi Minh Hot Hotels

Ho Chi Minh Top 4 Tours

1 Day Tunnel of Cu Chi & Cao Dai Temple Tour In the morning we drive to the region near the Cambodian border. This is home to the unique Cao Dai sect whose patron saints include Joan of Arc...

1 Day My Tho (Mekong Delta) Tour The Mekong Delta is the biggest basket of rice in Vietnam. The surrounding lands comprise low-lying rice paddies, with dense mangroves and palms bordering the rivers...

2 Days Mekong Delta Highlights Tour This 2 day trip allows us to explore the fertile and lush flood plains of the Mekong Delta within 2 days and witness the fantastic highlights of the Mekong Delta at a pace t...

2 Days Nam Cat Tien National Park Tour Those wanting to find out about Vietnam's flora and fauna will find a trip to Nam Cat Tien National Park a rewarding experience. Located 160 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien...

 

Ho Chi Minh Attractions

Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai Tu or Chua Ngoc Hoang)
This is a place of worship and an excellent example of a Chinese temple. The temple is an ancient architectural extravaganza with elaborate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting local deities.

Market of Cholon
The ancient Chinese quarter of Cholon or Chinatown is the best place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to observe the hustle and bustle of trading.

Notre-Dame Cathedral
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this French built twin tower cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square. It has been a familiar landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam since 1880s and is one of the major Vietnam tourist attractions.

Cu Chi Tunnel
This is the underground tunnel built and used by the Viet Cong during both French-Indo China War and the Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the Vietnamese people in one of the most famous battle grounds of Vietnam War.

War Remnants Museum
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, this museum bears witness to the sufferings of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It has on displays various artifacts and photographs documenting the events during this period

Several other attractions of Vietnam tourism resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam namely the Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Central Post Office, Zoo and Botanical gardens, the Cho Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall