Ho Chi Minh City Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market
Known for its vibrant variety of local goods, traditional Vietnamese food stalls, and lively atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City, entry is free.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Known for lively pedestrian atmosphere with cultural events, street performances, and nightlife in the city center, entry is free.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Known for its distinctive red-brick neo-Romanesque architecture and status as a major religious and historical landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, entry is free.

Night Market at Ben Thanh
Known for lively evening shopping with wide variety of street food and local handicrafts, entry is free.

Bitexco Financial Tower & Skydeck
Known for its iconic lotus-inspired architecture and breathtaking panoramic city views from the Skydeck, entry is around 200,000 Vietnamese Dong for adults; children and seniors may receive discounts at some times.

Cu Chi Tunnels
Known for its extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War that gives insight into the wartime experience, entry is approximately 110,000 Vietnamese Dong for adults, with reduced prices for children and students, and sometimes additional fees for guided tours or transportation.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Known for its status as one of the oldest zoos in the world featuring a wide variety of animals and an extensive botanical garden with tropical plants, entry is around 40,000 VND for adults, with discounted rates for children and seniors, making it affordable for most visitors.

Binh Tay Market
Known for being a large traditional marketplace with an extensive variety of Vietnamese goods, fresh foods, and local street food in a historic setting, entry is free.

Ho Chi Minh City Hall (People’s Committee Building)
Known for its stunning French colonial architecture and being the headquarters of the city government, entry is free.

Jade Emperor Pagoda
Known for its intricate wood carvings, statues of deities, and spiritual significance in Taoism, entry is free.

Saigon Central Post Office
Known for its impressive French colonial architecture and historic significance as a functioning post office, entry is free.

Bitexco Tower Skydeck
Known for offering spectacular panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City from a high vantage point in a modern skyscraper, entry is around 200,000 VND for adults, with discounted prices for children and seniors, providing good value for the spectacular views offered.

War Remnants Museum
Known for extensive exhibits on the Vietnam War including photographic displays, military equipment, and the impact on civilians, entry is 40,000 VND for adults, with discounts available for students and free entry for children under a certain age.

Reunification Palace
Known for being the site where the Vietnam War ended and showcasing preserved presidential rooms and war history exhibits, entry is 40,000 VND for adults, about 20,000 VND for children and students, with discounts available for groups.

Saigon Opera House (Municipal Theatre)
Known for its beautiful French colonial architecture and hosting a variety of cultural and artistic performances, entry is tickets generally cost around 200,000 VND for adults, with discounts available for children and seniors depending on the event.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Known for vibrant nightlife, budget-friendly hostels, and lively street food scene, entry is free.

Tao Dan Park
Known for its large green space and tranquil oasis in the busy city center with gardens and recreational areas, entry is free.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Known for its exhibits on the history, culture, and development of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam, entry is approximately 40,000 VND for adults, with reduced prices or free admission for children and students.

Museum of Vietnamese History
Known for its extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits that trace the historical evolution of Vietnam from ancient times to the modern era, entry is approximately 40,000 VND for adults, with reduced or free entry for children and students depending on age and nationality.

Fine Arts Museum
Known for its extensive collection of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese artworks and its beautiful colonial architecture, entry is ₫40,000 for adults and ₫20,000 for students and children, with discounted rates potentially available for groups.