City Overview & History
See all (10)Ho Chi Minh City Residents
There are now nearly 10 million inhabitants in Ho Chi Minh City with a population…
Ho Chi Minh City History
What we now call Ho Chi Minh City first began as a small fishing village…
Ho Chi Minh City Today
Formerly known as Saigon, the largest city in Vietnam is now a bustling city of…
Places to Visit
See all (26)What to do with Children in Tow
Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty of places where you can take your children. One…
The Quoc Tu Pagoda
Built in 1962, this 7 story high pagoda is situated next to a children’s amusement…
Giac Lam Pagoda
Despite being one of the oldest pagodas in the city, Giac Lam Pagoda, which has…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
When planning a trip to any new country, the health and safety of this city…
Hotels
See all (21)Asian Ruby 3 Hotel
Offering a very pleasant experience for the budget traveler, the three-star Asian Ruby is a…
Liberty 3 Hotel
Budget travelers will love Liberty 3 Hotel with its convenient location by Ben Thanh Market…
Family Inn Saigon Hotel
The Family Inn Saigon Hotel offers great accommodations and friendly service. With its convenient location…
City Star Hotel
The City Star Hotel captivates you with its warm and inviting atmosphere and its convenient…
Hoang Hai Long Hotel
The Hoang Hai Long Hotel, which offers excellent accommodations and service to its guests, is…
Shopping
See all (22)Pho Mua Sam Night Market
This night market opens when the Ben Thanh Market closes around 6:30 pm. It offers…
Ginkgo T-shirts
Ginkgo is known for its original T-shirts. Always a great buy, the high-quality t-shirts are…
Mai Handicrafts
Mai Handicrafts specializes in ceramics, ethnic fabrics and other gift items at great prices. The…
Oil Painting – Bui Vien Street
There are several shops along Bui Vien Street selling authentic oil paintings at reasonable prices.…
Phuong Mai Art Gallery
Phuong Mai Art Gallery has paintings, sculptures and ceramics by contemporary Vietnamese artists, both established…
Tax Department Store
The Tax Department Store is the ideal place to go when you’re pressed for time,…
Restaurants
See all (21)Halal@Saigon
The Hotel@Saigon Restaurant offers high-end halal food at reasonable prices. Many popular Vietnamese and Malaysian…
Pro doner kebab
This is a very quaint Turkish place serving real doner kebabs. The place is clean…
Four Season Restaurant
This is one of the few Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and it…
Quan An Ngon Restaurant
For a festive and authentically Vietnamese dining experience, head over to Quan An Ngon Restaurant…
Faifo
Cuisine: Vietnamese This restaurant is ideal for a family meal and a great opportunity to…
Falafellim
Cuisine: Arabic When you’re on the move, this place is great for a quick bite…
Halal Restaurants
Halal@Saigon
The Hotel@Saigon Restaurant offers high-end halal food at reasonable prices. Many popular Vietnamese and Malaysian…
Pro doner kebab
This is a very quaint Turkish place serving real doner kebabs. The place is clean…
Four Season Restaurant
This is one of the few Halal restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City and it…
Festivals
See all (12)Death Anniversary of Tran Hung Dao
Tran Hung Dao was a Vietnamese Grand Commander-in-Chief in the 18th century and was said…
The Fisherman’s Festival
On the 16th day of the 8th lunar month, the very important Fisherman’s Festival is…
Wandering Souls Day
The Wandering Souls Day is the second most important festival celebrated in Vietnam. On this…
Mid Autumn Festival
The liveliest festival celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City is the Mid Autumn Festival, which…
National Day
The National Day on the 2nd of September celebrates Ho Chi Minh’s proclamation of freedom…
The Le Van Duyet Temple Festival
The Le Van Duyet Temple Festival is a very auspicious festival for the Vietnamese. It…
Masjids
See all (24)Trung Tâm Sim Đẹp Miền Nam
102 Đường 17, Linh Tây, thủ đức, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam simdepmiennam.com094 925 25 25
Arc En Ciel Hotel
52-56 Tan Da Street, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam www.arcencielhotel.com.vn08 3855 4435
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (6)From the airport
By bus from the airport A 5 minute walk from the domestic terminal of the…
Taxi
Taxis are probably the most comfortable way of traveling. It is usually not difficult to…
Organized Tours
Peace Tour Company
The Peace Tour Company is a well known company that organizes several tours around Ho…
Northern Star International Travel Co., Ltd (NTS international Co., Ltd)
The Northern Star International Travel Company organizes several tours and has a variety of packages…
Asiana Travel Mate Company
The Asiana Travel Mate Company is known for its special promotions that combine excellent package…
Saigontourist Travel Service Co
Established since 1975, the Saigontourist Travel Service Company is one of Vietnam’s leading tour operators.…