Accommodation Ho Chi Minh Municipality

If you like strolling among the stalls, you might want to head out to Ben Thanh Market in District 1 for some quality bargains. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Bui Vien Walking Street, Benthanh Street Food Market and Saigon Square.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular place for shoppers in District 1. Splash some more cash at Ben Thanh Market, Pham Ngu Lao Street and Benthanh Street Food Market.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Ho Tram Beach, located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Phuoc Thuan. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Binh Chau Beach.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dong Khoi Street in District 1. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Walking Street and Union Square.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Pham Ngu Lao Street in District 1. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Bui Vien Walking Street, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Saigon Square in District 1. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Ben Thanh Market, Bui Vien Walking Street and Takashimaya Vietnam.

Ready for an education in local botany? Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Ho Chi Minh City. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Vinhomes Central Park and Gia Dinh Park, both nearby.

Saigon Central Post Office is worth a pic or two when discovering District 1. Our travellers also like the museums in the area – your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.