
Located just a 6-minute walk from the Notre Dame Basilica, the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is another not-to-be-missed destination in Vietnam’s second city. The Indepe...
Ho Chi Minh Airport is known for being the largest airport in Vietnam, with both domestic and international terminals catering to tourists from all over the world. The airport is ideally located for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City (formally Saigon) and is only 6km north of the centre.
When you arrive, you’ll immediately find the combination of culture and commerce and be immersed into a busy, lively and energetic world, which will doubtless inspire all your senses. When it comes to accommodation, there are a range of hotels and cheaper guesthouses on offer to suit any budget or fancy and the restaurants and street stalls offer a diverse range of food to whet any appetite, with the smells alone being tasty enough. If you want a token gift for back home, there are many boutiques housed within designer shopping centres, but don’t forget to check out the bustling markets showcasing a range of goodies too – the perfect place to practice your haggling skills.
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Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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Saigon | 7 km | 20 min | |
Phan Thiet | 208 km | 238 min | |
Ho Chi Minh Hotels | 7 km | 26 min | |
Mui Ne | 211 km | 265 min | |
Bamboo Village | 10 km | 45 min |
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Located just a 6-minute walk from the Notre Dame Basilica, the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, is another not-to-be-missed destination in Vietnam’s second city. The Indepe...
42 Nguyen Hue was once a relatively unremarkable residential building – that is, until apartment owners began renting out their spaces to local businesses. Today, the entire building consists almost e...
In times of conflict between the Vietnamese government and the country\u0027s Buddhist population, Thich Quang Duc calmly sat down in lotus position in the midst of Buddhist protesters and lit himself...
With 1000 metres in height, this mountain is not a giant, however the flat surroundings of the now extinct volcano make it seem like one. Located 2 1/2 hours north from Ho Chi Minh City, you can ride...
A 2 1/2 - 3 hour motorbike or scooter drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the Nui Dinh Mountain rises around 500 meters into the sky, remotely off the beaten tourist paths in Vietnam. Hike up the mountain an...
Many beautiful pagodas (temples) are located in Ho Chi Minh City while the Emperor Jade Pagoda is considered to be the finest and most lavishly decorated temple. To understand more about the meaning o...
Cho Lon, also well-known as China Town, is an area of Ho Chi Minh where many Chinese immigrants reside and earn their living. Within Cho Lon, the biggest and most crowded trade hub is Tan Binh Market,...
This is a seven layer temple and southern Vietnam’s most majestic one. It was the first pagoda in Vietnam that was built in Vietnamese traditional architectural style but with concrete. Here you will ...
Pham Ngu Lao / Bui Vien Street (also known as "Backpacker Street") is home to some of the city\u0027s most vibrant nightlife, with a plethora of bars, pubs and street food stands stretching along it. ...
Notre Dame Cathedral is a harmonious combination of Roman architecture and late medieval Gothic features. The most unique features of the Church – the two 60-meter high bronze bell towers – were added...
There are multiple local companies offering scooter tours of the Vietnam capital. These tours range greatly in thematic focus (street food to historic landmarks) and duration, and depend on the indivi...
Also known as Holy See, Cao Dai Temple is the center of Cao Dai faith, an indigenous Vietnamese religion that incorporates the teachings of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism as well as part of Islam and ...
EmergencyNumbers
Police: 113 Fire: 114 Ambulance/ First Aid: 115
Currency
Vietnamese dong (VND) VND 10,000 ~ US $0.43
Newspapers
Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) Tuoi Tre (Youth) Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourer) The Thao (Sports) Saigon Times
OpeningHours
Government office: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday Banks: 7:30 AM/ 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM from Monday to Friday Supermarket and other stores: 8:00 AM/ 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM/ 10:00 PM every day
Population
8.9 million
TouristInformation
HCMC Tourism Promotion Center Address: 140 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ho Chi Ming City Tel: +84 28 3827 7371 Web: www.visithcmc.vn
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