Ho Chi Minh City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

From Ho Chi Minh to Dalat, I fell into a world of colors

Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling metropolis with diverse architectural styles, a vibrant nightlife, an abundance of motorcycles, and chaotic, bustling streets. Day 1 - Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (Red Church) - Central Post Office - City Hall - Central Street - Café Apartment Day 2 - Pink Church (Tân Định Church) - Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum - Museum On the other hand, Dalat has a different, more tranquil charm. The green landscape welcomed you even before your plane landed. Even with the rain, it created a delightful atmosphere. Day 1 - Nhà thờ Domaine de Marie - Cathedral of Dalat (Nhà Thờ Chánh Tòa Giáo Phận Đà Lạt) - Dalat Railway Station Day 2 - Datanla Waterfall (Khu du lịch Thác Datanla) - Crazy House (Biệt thự Hằng Nga)

Saigon-The pearl of the far east

My 1-day trip to Saigon was a fantastic experience, and one of the highlights was visiting the Saigon Post Office. The post office is a beautiful colonial building that showcases the city's rich history and architectural beauty. Upon entering the post office, I was immediately struck by its grandeur and old-world charm. The interior is adorned with elegant French-inspired designs, from the high ceilings with ornate chandeliers to the intricate mosaic floor. One of the main attractions of the Saigon Post Office is the stunning central hall, which houses numerous counters for sending and receiving mail. The atmosphere was bustling with activity as locals and tourists alike went about their postal needs. It was fascinating to witness the efficiency and organized operation of this historic post office. I also had the opportunity to explore the many small shops within the post office, where I found a variety of unique souvenirs, stamps, and postcards to bring back home. The staff was friendly and helpful, providing me with recommendations and information about the post office's history. Overall, my 1-day trip to Saigon and the Saigon Post Office was a delightful experience. I highly recommend visiting this iconic landmark for its architectural beauty, historical significance, and the chance to capture a glimpse of Saigon's vibrant atmosphere. Inggat! ❤️👋#Saigon #Vietnam #Southest Asia #Young #solotravel

an ACTUAL post office to visit in Vietnam 💌🏤

#timetotravel I am pleasantly surprised by the fact that the Vietnamese has turned an active post office (that is still in operation) into a tourist attraction where you can buy stamps, postcards and other souvenirs and mail it internationally. This is so smart!! I did some digging by the shop and managed to get two really cute stamp sets for 120,000 Dong each (~40 HKD each). I remember seeing it costs around 50,000 Dong (~17 HKD) to send a postcard internationally but do check with the counter if you intent to send a postcard. NOTE: the post office closed at 5pm so make sure you do not miss its opening hours #timetotravel #境外遊 #vietnam #hochiminh

Saigon Central Post Office

One of my favorite place to visit in Ho Chi Minh city, it's called Saigon Central Post Office. Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh city, Saigon Central Post Office has various type of postcards and souvenirs. Tourist can come here, pick their favorite postcards, write on them, and send immediately to all over the world through this post office. Many cute Vietnam souvenirs also available here. The location is just next to the beautiful Basilica Notre-Dome Saigon. You can go here by motorbike taxi from your hotel. It's cheap and fast ✨ #summerbreak #hochiminhcity

Exploring the Pink Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City! 🌸⛪️

Vietnam is home to many beautiful churches due to its colonial history, showcasing a strong French influence in its architecture. One must-visit is the Jesus Sacred Heart Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City, a vivid reminder of the French colonial era. Another historical pink church worth exploring is Tan Dinh Church. Location: The Jesus Sacred Heart Cathedral is approximately 15 minutes away from the Central Post Office. Situated in the bustling area of Ho Chi Minh City, it is surrounded by numerous eateries, making it a perfect spot for an afternoon tea. However, be cautious of the hectic motorbike traffic; Vietnamese motorcyclists can be quite daring. Visiting Hours: The church is closed on Sundays and Mondays due to worship services. Additionally, from Tuesday to Saturday, the church is not open to visitors from 12 PM to 2 PM. The best time for photography is around 4-5 PM when the light is soft. Note that photography is not allowed inside the church. Tips: - Entrance to the church is free. - The café on the opposite side of the church on the second floor offers a nice view. - Interior photography is prohibited. - Keep your belongings secure and pay attention when crossing the road due to heavy traffic. - As travel agencies typically don't include this spot, the crowd is mostly composed of independent travelers. Address: 289 Hai Bà Trưng, Phường 8, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 📍

From Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island | The collision of island and city

Day 1: Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City 1️⃣ Central Post Office 2️⃣ Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (Red Church) 3️⃣ City Hall Day 2: 1️⃣ Pink Church (Tân Định Church) 2️⃣ Café Apartment 3️⃣ Book Street Day 3: Morning flight to Phu Quoc Island 1️⃣ Explore the entire southwest coastline, along the coastal road, with beautiful beaches 🏖 2️⃣ Sunset Town 3️⃣ Dài Bãi Kem Cable Car + Vinpearl Safari 4️⃣ An Thới Port (southernmost point of Phu Quoc Island) Day 4: 1️⃣ Bãi Khem (Khem Beach) 2️⃣ Nhà tù Phú Quốc (Phu Quoc Prison) 3️⃣ Bãi Sao (Sao Beach) 4️⃣ Trúc Lâm Chùa Hộ Quốc (Truc Lam Zen Monastery) Day 5: 1️⃣ Suối Tranh Waterfall 2️⃣ Day Market (Seafood Market) 3️⃣ VinWonders Theme Park 4️⃣ Vinpearl Safari and Wildlife Park 5️⃣ Rạch Vẹm (Sea Bungalow Village, a must-visit) Day 6: 1️⃣ Lotus Home (Beautiful overwater restaurant) 2️⃣ Dinh Bà Kim Giao Temple (Madame Cai Temple) + Explore the Vietnam-Cambodia border coastline (northernmost point of Phu Quoc Island) 💡Tips: ✅ Rental cars on the island average around 10-15 million Vietnamese Dong per day. ✅ It's advisable to stay in the city center (Duong Dong District) for easy access to the night market in the evening.

Pink Church in Vietnam 🇻🇳🌸💐🌷🎀🩷🩰

This church is deemed one of the oldest catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City, definitely worth a visit for its history as well as the aesthetic exterior!!! When I visited, I was not allowed to enter the church for some reasons, so I would advise you to double check the opening hours if you wish to go inside the church. Apart from taking pictures within close proximity with the church, I would also advise to visit either one of the cafes across the street. I visited Cộng Cà Phê and was lucky to grab a seat right by the window so I can enjoy the view while drinking coffee in aircon room!! #境外遊 #vietnam #hochiminh #church #cathedral #congcaphe #coffee

Places worth visiting in Saigon

#vianasjourney #awesomepic Going on a short stay holiday is really rushing honestly and you didn’t have much time to explore around to decide what’s best to visit in that short period of time. But if you are someone who likes nice pictures and good food, then let me suggest this places for you. First is this catholic church called Tan Dinh Church, it has this pastel pink-orange shade that makes it looks different and stand out compare to other building. It’s better to visit the place super early in the morning as it’s less crowded but not on sunday though as they have mass since early morning. Second is city hall, take a picture from this side so you can avoid traffic from interfering with the ‘shooting’ process. Third is (for food option) cafe apartment, it has many types of food available here and it’s honestly one of best meal I had in Saigon fPrice are reasonable). Other food you have to try is of cource their pho and I tried the one at Pho 2000 and it suit my taste.

✈️ A Smooth Flight with Vietnam Airlines!

#wecreate 📍 KUL - HCMC on Flight VN676, Airbus A321 twin jet. 🍛 Food was surprisingly good! Had the egg fried rice with marinated pork. 👍 Aircraft was quite dated but clean & in good condition. Pretty impressed with the cabin crew service, most importantly departure was on time. (unlike A red Airline ahem...) 💲VND 2,617,000 🧳 Economy Lite: 23kg check-in baggage, 7kg handcarry. #hochiminhcity #vietnam #awesomepic #urbanexplorer

One of Vietnam's most modern and nicest airports

HCMC airport is right near the city. In fact you can argue it's right in the city and it's a shirt 30 min bus ride to the city or a good 15-20 mins taxi ride depending on the traffic. It's separately in both domestic and international terminals and the 2 are connected by an outdoor covered walkway. However a word if advice, immediately in front of the domestic terminal you'll find most of the cheaper eateries. The international terminal seemed to be the newer one of the two and it was spacious clean and nice. It's comfortable enough for a longer layover but it still lacks some more dining options and other facilities. #airport #traveler #hochiminhcity #vietnam

ARE YOU A FAN OF AIRPORT LOUNGE ? JASMINE LOUNGE

Yes, indeed I am. This particular airport lounge in Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam is really special as it is HALAL certified - Jasmine Business Lounge. So Muslims can dine here without a single doubt. For $43, we got to enjoy food, it is not local cuisine but mediterranean. We were actually looking forward for beef pho and a bit upset as there was none ! Our mistake for not reading the lounge signage at entrance. The downside is, there is no shower facilities ! Gosh ! We badly need to freshen up after a long night bus journey ! Again our mistake for not checking first with the reception, I guess we just got too excited to get into the lounge and indulge 😅 ! But thanks for the prayer rooms ! It is small but enough ! Separate rooms male and female ! Thumbs up ! The lounge was practically empty when we were there and in fact, we were the only guests ! And so we got the window seat and enjoyed looking at planes landing and taking off. Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ / ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #valentinescape #newyearadventure #mytripvlog #tripblazers

Tan Son Nhat International airport

Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport ( SGN) is the usual destination for those coming to the south of Vietnam. Tan Son Nhat airport is fairly small and although there are duty frees on sale the range is limited. If you want to buy any local specialities, buy before you go to the airport since you have more choices in the city center. If you find your flight is delayed or you need to store your bags for whatever reason, head for the arrivals level of the International terminal. #yearofrabbit #newyearadventure #tripblazers #mytripvlog

Notre Dame Cathedral - Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

This cathedral in a quiet central area of ​​the city is Ho Chi Minh City's hallmark and its most famous architectural landmark. The cathedral was built between 1863 and 1880 on the site of a former Vietnamese pagoda. All the materials were brought from France. For many years it was called the Saigon Temple, and in 1962 the Pope performed the rite of anointing, after which the name of the building was changed to Saigon Notre Dame, and it became the main cathedral of the country. Address: Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Ho Chi Minh City, Quận 1 Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. #bucketlistreboot #vietnam

Notre Dame Catherdal of Saigon

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is one of the top tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City. Built between 1863 to 1880 by French engineer Jules Bourard, this French guy had high trust in French products because most of the construction materials were imported from France, including bricks and stones. The architect initially named it the Church of Saigon. The impression of this church is a mix of church design between Roman and Gothic styles. The locals know this church for having the biggest pair of bells in Vietnam. Located in the central city of Ho Chi Minh, this church is not just for worshippers but also for the tourist to admire its beauty, as I do. Notre Dame Cathedral can host around 1,200 people; therefore, its the largest church in Ho Chi Minh. Address: 01 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam #hcm #vietnam #hochiminhcity #church #cathedral

Norte-Dame Cathedral in Saigon.

Notre-Dam Cathedral is one of the most important religious and historical building in Ho Chi Minh. The location is quite convenient as it is in the hearth of the city's down town. The recommended sightseen time is half an hour or maximum one hour. It is more comfortable to visit this place in the morning or late afternoon as the weather is quite hot. After the visit, you can also enjoy some shopping or nice food as there are many restaurants and shops around the area. This place is open everyday from 8am to 4pm. #createwithtrip #hochiminhcity #saigon #vietnam #churches

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Ho Chi Minh City Hall

Ho Chi Minh City Hall, or officially called as the Ho Chi Minh City People's Commitee Head Office. It is the city hall of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The hall was built in 1902–1908 in a French colonial style by architect Paul Gardes. This hall is very popular for tourist to visit. You can visit this place almost all day long, but many people will wait till evening/night to get the beautiful landscape of city lights. Since this hall located in the downtown, you can use any kinds of transportation to get here. My recommendation is by online motorbike taxi. No entrance fee to visit this area. #summerbreak #vietnam #hochiminhcity

Collection of great places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City ✔️

The exotic mix of European and Vietnamese cultures in Ho Chi Minh City is absolutely charming! While many people visit Danang or Hanoi when they think of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is definitely worth a visit - its unusual and captivating streets are unique to this city alone.✨ 📌Must-visit places in Ho Chi Minh City 📍Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square A place to visit both during the day and at night! During the day, the scenery with lotus-shaped fountains and flowers is absolutely beautiful. At night, the lighting gives it a different kind of charm. The square becomes lively at night, with many Vietnamese busking performances and dances to enjoy! 📍The building next to Ho Chi Minh City Hall The French-style buildings around the City Hall are stunning in their own right! 📍Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum This museum featuring works of Vietnamese and international artists, is located in a yellow and exotic building that is popular for photoshoots with locals. We recommend visiting in the morning when it is less crowded! 📍Municipal Theater (Opera House) The building's outer appearance is also a popular photo spot. If you enjoy watching performances, we recommend booking tickets to attend a show. The theater is located close to the City Hall, so it is a convenient place to visit while combining both spots!

Bar Laub Dadfah Vietnam opens at 5 o'clock! The atmosphere is very good

:: 🥂 #Vietnamese secret bar 🥂 :: . #Rooftop bar, very good mood, waiting to see the sunset 🌅🌅 the shop is cute decorated with small trees Bright colors ☘️☘️ Play Korean music in the accompaniment. There are many zones. You can see all over Ho Chi Minh City. 🌇🌇 . 📝 I said that the shop is secret, it's really secret, when we go, we can't find it. A little shop sign 😂😂 We'll put Google Maps for you 🗺️🗺️ When you arrive, there will be a way to go up to the elevator, press the 9th floor, like entering another world ✨✨ . P.S. The elevator doesn't have air conditioner and it's very slow, very slow. If you get on the elevator and see something like this, then you're on the right track. 🤣🤣 . 📍 Location: Tiệm ký gửi nỗi buồn: Tầng thượng toà nhà 204A Nguyễn Trãi phường 3, Quận 5, TPHCM. . #AccountingGo #Travel account #tiemkyguinoibuon #Vietnamese bar #Saigon bar #Ho Chi Minh bar . #Vietnam travel

Nakhon Hachimim Landmark is very popular 🇻🇳🌃.

When traveling to Vietnam, most Thai people prefer to go for vacation because it is easy to travel, convenient, and there are direct flights in a short time. Additionally, the culture is similar to Thai culture, including food, hotels, and cost of living, which we can travel without worrying about the high price. However, you should be surprised by the sound of the traffic as soon as you step foot in Vietnam 🎺. 🔥The landmark that everyone must not miss is The Cafe Apartment or "คาเฟ่อพาร์ทเม้นท์" in Thai. It has an interesting history dating back to World War II in 1950 when it was a government and military accommodation. But now it has been renovated into The Cafe Apartment, which has a total of 9 floors. ☑️ In the building, there are food and clothing options that you can choose from on each floor. If you come to take pictures at night, you will fall in love with the atmosphere of lights and sounds. Admission fee: Free. #Vietnam #HoChiMinhCity #CafeApartment