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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Ho Chi Minh City
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    Cholon - Saigon's Chinatown

    Cholon - Saigon's Chinatown

    Cholon (Cho Lon) is Saigon’s heaving Chinatown district. It’s a great place to spend at least half a day. It’s hard to believe... Read more

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    Cholon - Saigon's Chinatown
    District 5, Ho Chi Minh City - around 15 mins by cab from downtown

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    Museums - the best of Saigon's museums

    Museums - the best of Saigon's museums

    A guide to Saigon's best museums - as well as some of the quirky less-visited places. We list three for those with limited time... Read more
    Museums - the best of Saigon's museums
    All within easy reach of downtown
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    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture

    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture

    Dong Khoi St has been at the centre of life in Saigon since French colonial times when it was known as Rue Catinat. In the 60s... Read more

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    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture
    Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings

    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings

    Saigon is racing ahead with the demolition of its past with regrettable fury. Meanwhile, the city’s young are increasingly... Read more
    Exploring Saigon's colonial era apartment buildings
    Around District 1
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    Vietnam History Museum - Saigon

    Vietnam History Museum - Saigon

    Saigon’s Vietnamese History Museum covers the thousands of years of Vietnamese history the world doesn't know much about.... Read more

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    Vietnam History Museum - Saigon
    2 Nguyen Binh Khiem St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - in botanic gardens
    30000VND

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    Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Saigon

    The grand downtown mansion that was the former French Governor’s Residence and the final residence of assassinated South... Read more

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    Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Saigon
    65 Ly Tu Trong St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    www.hcmc-museum.edu.vn
    15,000VND

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    Reunification Palace - Saigon

    Reunification Palace - Saigon

    The former Presidential Palace of the US-backed South Vietnamese government, this downtown architectural landmark is now known... Read more

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    Reunification Palace - Saigon
    135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street - District 1 - Ho Chi Minh City
    40,000VND

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    Fine Arts Museum, Saigon

    Fine Arts Museum, Saigon

    Saigon’s Fine Arts Museum is changing for the better - but change comes slowly. It houses the city’s most important collection... Read more

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    Fine Arts Museum, Saigon
    97A Pho Ðuc Chinh St., Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    +84838294441
    10,000 VND

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    Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon

    Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon

    This brand new Saigon building stands way above all others. Love it or hate it, it’s impossible to miss. And there’s a skydeck... Read more

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    Bitexco Financial Tower, Saigon
    Hai Trieu St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    200,000VND

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    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Saigon’s Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the largest green space in the city centre. It’s a pleasant place for an early morning or... Read more

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    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
    2B Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    50,000VND

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    Saigon River walk

    Saigon River walk

    An early morning or late afternoon walk along the Saigon riverfront gives an interesting perspective on the changing city - from... Read more

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    Saigon River walk
    Ton Duc Thang St - 3A Station starting point

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    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city

    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city

    A heritage walking tour through Saigon’s historic streets capturing the city’s dramatic past and frenetic present - designed by... Read more

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    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city
    Old Compass Cafe Level 3, 63 Pasteur St (down the alley), District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    www.oldcompasstravel.com

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