Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city and economic hub, offering vibrant urban life as well as the seaside resort of Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo island.
Ho Chi Minh City sits on the Saigon River in southern Vietnam. Formerly known as Saigon, it was merged with the former Bình Dương Province and Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province in the 2025 administrative reorganization. In the city, the highlights include Independence Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, Bến Thành Market and the Chợ Lớn Chinatown, along with rich nightlife and street food; the Củ Chi Tunnels lie on the outskirts. Vũng Tàu is a traditional beach resort, and offshore Côn Đảo is known for its pristine beaches, sea turtles and historic prison sites. The dry season runs roughly from December to April. The gateway is Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Ho Chi Minh City and Surroundings – Classic city sights plus the Cao Dai Holy See and Cu Chi Tunnels, an overnight at Vung Tau beach, and a Mekong Delta da…
- Classic North-to-South Vietnam Tour – Travel south from Hanoi to Saigon, connecting Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, and the Mekong Delta.
- Ho Chi Minh City First-Timer's Classics – Colonial architecture in District 1, the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum, plus half a day at the Cu Chi Tun…
- Old Saigon Neighborhoods and Museums In Depth – Stay in District 3 and explore temples, churches, a cluster of museums and Cholon at a slower pace, with one day in the…
- Saigon Street Food – From Ben Thanh Market and Cholon to the Ho Thi Ky food alleys, then on to the Mekong for fruit and coconut candy.
- Ho Chi Minh City Family Slow Trip – Zoo and botanical gardens, the water bus, Can Gio mangrove monkey island, Suoi Tien Park and Landmark 81, with a relaxe…
- Saigon, Mekong Delta to Angkor Vietnam-Cambodia – Cross the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, enter Cambodia by speed ferry, and travel via Phnom Penh to Angkor.
- Coast & Highlands: Hoi An to Saigon – Head south along the south-central coast via Quy Nhon and Nha Trang, ascend to Da Lat, then continue to Mui Ne and Saig…
- Mekong Delta to Phu Quoc Island – Travel from Saigon through Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, and Ha Tien, then take a ferry to Phu Quoc Island.