What's Downtown Ho Chi Minh City like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Ho Chi Minh City, especially its shops and opera house. Make sure that you enjoy this scenic neighbourhood's great bars. Travellers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Ben Thanh Market and Bui Vien Walking Street. There's plenty more to see, including Benthanh Street Food Market and Tao Dan Park.
How to get to Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Flying to:
- Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
What to see in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Tao Dan Park
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
Things to do in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
- Ben Thanh Market
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Saigon Square
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Other popular Downtown Ho Chi Minh City attractions
- HCMC Museum
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Dong Khoi Street
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 29°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 27°C)
- Rainiest months: September, July, October, August (average 324 mm of rainfall)