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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Tour the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum, eat at Ben Thanh Market and Vinh Khanh's grills, and explore the temples and markets of Cho Lon.

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Nature

Bach Dang Wharf Park

A riverfront park at the end of the Nguyen Hue walking route, with views over the Saigon River.Entry: Riverfront walkSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Market

Ben Thanh Market

A landmark central market selling produce, hats, coffee and crafts, with food stalls at the back.Entry: Free to enter; pay as you go
Market

Binh Tay Market

A wholesale market at the heart of Cho Lon, the Chinese Quarter.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

Independence Palace

The former presidential palace of South Vietnam, with state rooms and a basement command center.Entry: Check notices for special closuresSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Temple

Jade Emperor Pagoda

A Taoist pagoda in the old Da Kao area, full of carved figures and incense smoke.Entry: Active place of worship; dress modestlySearch tickets and tours on Klook
Neighborhood

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

A wide pedestrian boulevard running from City Hall toward the river, busiest around sundown.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Nguyen Thuong Hien seafood street

A District 3 street of seafood stalls serving clams, sea snails, crab claws and oysters.Entry: Pay as you go
Church

Notre Dame Cathedral

A twin-spired cathedral built in the late 1800s at the head of Dong Khoi Street.Entry: Check whether the interior is openSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Viewpoint

Saigon Central Post Office

A working post office with a vaulted hall, historic maps and old wooden phone booths.Entry: Free to enterSearch tours on Klook
Viewpoint

Saigon Opera House

A French-era theater facing Lam Son Square at the top of Dong Khoi Street.Entry: Exterior view; performances ticketedSearch tickets and tours on Klook
Temple

Thien Hau Pagoda

A Chinese assembly hall and temple on Nguyen Trai Street in Cho Lon, hung with incense coils.Entry: Active place of worship; dress modestlySearch tickets and tours on Klook
Food

Vinh Khanh Food Street

A District 4 street where diners grill meat and seafood on coal stoves at their tables.Entry: Pay as you go
Museum

War Remnants Museum

A three-story museum of war artifacts and photographs, with aircraft and vehicles in the courtyard.Entry: Pay at the gate or book onlineSearch tickets and tours on Klook

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