What's Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Ho Chi Minh City, especially its bars and opera house. Make sure to enjoy this scenic neighborhood's great shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Ben Thanh Market to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Benthanh Street Food Market and Saigon Square.
How to Get to Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Flying to:
- Tan Son Nhat Intl. 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
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
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
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
When Is the Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City?
- Hottest months: March, April, February, May (average 84°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 81°F)
- Rainiest months: September, July, October, August (average 13 inches of rainfall)