15 Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh city - Best Saigon Attractions

Ho Chi Minh City is known as a bustling city and has many attractions for sightseeing and entertainment. This is also the reason why many tourists are confused when arranging a schedule for self-planned trip travel in Ho Chi Minh city. In this article, we will suggest to you the top 15 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city and hope we can help you choose the most satisfying destinations.

1. 1st thing to do in Saigon: Explore Nguyen Van Binh Book Street

Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is just a small pedestrian street, opposite the left side gate of Notre Dame Cathedral. The 100-meter long pedestrian book street with many interesting things is always a popular destination for visitors to District 1.

This is an ideal destination for those who love reading because there are nearly 30 bookstores with a variety of fields and languages. Nguyen Van Binh Pedestrian Book Street is also rated by local people as a place where they can find many out of print books.

The open space of Nguyen Van Binh pedestrian book street partly makes your reading experience more enjoyable. Each bookshelf is decorated with different styles, making the overall views of the book street extremely stunning. Even if you are not a reading enthusiast, Nguyen Van Binh pedestrian book street is still your ideal destination because of the excellent check-in corners. What makes Nguyen Van Binh’s book street attractive to many visitors is that the area of book street is located under the green foliage of ancient trees, so the atmosphere here is always fresh, bringing a relaxing and pleasant feeling for tourists to visit and read books.

Not only focusing on displaying and selling books, but Nguyen Van Binh pedestrian book street also has other interesting areas attracting many tourists such as a book cafe, used book exchange area, and stationery.

-          The book coffee shop is an ideal place for you to read books while sipping a cup of coffee in a quiet and airy space.

-          The used book exchange area attracts many visitors as they can find interesting new books without having to spend money. This is also the busiest area on the book street because visitors often discuss excitedly the contents of the books before exchanging.

-          The stationery area is where you can find many little souvenirs for yourself or give to your loved ones.

Nguyen Van Binh pedestrian book street is a place that chose by many Vietnamese authors as the venue for their new book release events. If you visit Nguyen Van Binh pedestrian book street on the occasion of the book event and participate in activities with the author, your experience when coming to this book street will be even more unforgettable.

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2. 2nd Thing to do in Saigon: Experience shopping and eating at Ben Thanh market

Ben Thanh Market is known as the symbol of Ho Chi Minh city. Ben Thanh Market is an old market built in the 19th century, but now it is considered by the locals to be the most modern and famous market in the city. This is also a familiar name that always appears on top of foreign tourists’ best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city.

Coming to Ben Thanh Market, visitors can find a variety of items such as clothes, shoes, jewelry, even fresh foods to serve the daily needs of local people. The prices of products in the market are also varied, depending on the origin and quality. The market has 4 gates located on 4 large streets, in which each gate will focus on selling certain items, you will see a signboard in front of the entrance of all 4 gates.

-          South Gate is the main entrance of the market, also an area for selling clothes, fabrics, and fashion accessories.

-          North Gate is an area for selling fruits and fresh foods.

-          East Gate is an area for selling cosmetics and confectionery

-          West Gate is an area for selling mainly shoes, in addition to handicraft products, jewelry, and souvenirs.

With an area of nearly 15 thousand square meters, Ben Thanh market has many stalls, but because the booths are arranged reasonably, it still gives visitors the most comfortable shopping experience in this large space.

A food court with a variety of dishes is the most popular area in Ben Thanh market. In which, sweet soups with a variety of flavors are always loved by many visitors.

Every day, Ben Thanh market opens from 7 am and closes at 7 pm, so do not forget to arrange your schedule and experience shopping and eating at Ho Chi Minh city’s iconic ancient market.

Ben Thanh market does not have a specific address, but its location is easy to find because it is located in a key traffic area in District 1. Ben Thanh market has 4 facades, each one is located in 4 big areas in District 1 including Le Thanh Ton Street, Phan Boi Chau Street, Phan Chu Trinh Street, and Quach Thi Trang square. In which, Quach Thi Trang site in front of the main gate of Ben Thanh market is a key traffic place in District 1.

Read More: Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh– The Essential Travel Guide

3. Nguyen Hue Walking Street – Destination gathering many amazing things to do in Saigon

When it comes to the symbol of Ho Chi Minh city, beside Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Hue Walking street is also a very familiar name. This very beautiful and tree-shaded street is also a destination that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. The reason why this pedestrian street attracts many tourists to visit is that entertainment activities here are extremely diverse and interesting.

Along Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, you can enjoy many performances of freelance artists such as singing, dancing, and types of magic. You can even participate to show your artistic talents. These activities have made the atmosphere in Nguyen Hue pedestrian street bustling all day. Along the two sides of the pedestrian street, there are also many restaurants, diners, and shopping centers to meet the eating and shopping needs of all tourists.

Visitors can visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street at any time of the day. There are many beautiful corners along the pedestrian street, so daytime is the ideal time for you to come here and take beautiful pictures. The popular check-in spots at Nguyen Hue Walking Street can be mentioned such as the fountain, 42 Nguyen Hue apartment building, a view of Ho Chi Minh city’s People Committee headquarters, and even the wooden benches along the two sides of the street.

If you come to the pedestrian street in the evening, you will admire the colorful lights from the high-rise buildings surrounding the pedestrian street. This is also the time when more freelance artists gather and the atmosphere is also more bustling. If you are confused about places to go and things to do in Ho Chi Minh city at night, Nguyen Hue walking street is the ideal choice. One of the interesting things that attract visitors is the street vendors selling a variety of street food along the pedestrian street. However, before buying at these stores, you should ask for the price first to avoid being ripped off by the seller.

The 42 coffee apartment is a popular spot when it comes to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street. This is a gathering place for many diners and cafes with beautiful decorations. If you want to both enjoy delicious food and admire Nguyen Hue pedestrian street from above, the 42 Nguyen Hue Apartment is the ideal destination. If you have come to Nguyen Hue Walking Street, do not forget to explore this interesting apartment.   

4. Visiting Saigon Central Post Office

Saigon Central Post Office is a building that was built in the 19th century, but the architectural features of the building are still preserved. With French architecture, the Saigon Central Post Office is still one of the most beautiful buildings in Ho Chi Minh city. Located in the heart of District 1, located on Cong Xa Paris Street, opposite Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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This is a bustling area with many interesting things like that, but the Saigon Central Post Office is always outstanding because of its massive appearance and sophisticated European architecture. The main paint color of the building facade is light yellow, quite simple but still very impressive in the eyes of visitors thanks to the winding architecture of the window sills, the large clock at the entrance, and the national flag at the top of the building.

The inside of the Saigon Central Post Office will especially attract visitors because of the lines drawn and engraved in great detail on the walls, ceilings, and even the floors. Nowadays, this post office is still serving local people with services such as postal, courier, flower/gift delivery service, etc. so the atmosphere inside Saigon Central Post Office is bustling every day. Visitors to Saigon Central Post Office do not forget to visit the souvenir area at the entrance. In this area, you can find lovely items such as keychains, printed paper fans, and even ancient stamps and postcards.

The post office opens every day of the week and especially the entrance fee is free. So do not forget to visit Saigon Central Post Office, immerse yourself in the large space, and admire the wonderful architecture here.

 

5: Visiting Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Like the Saigon Central Post Office, the Ho Chi Minh city museum is also a French architectural work built in the 19th century. Ho Chi Minh city museum is designed and built in the style of a large mansion.

Every detail in the mansion from the dome, window sills, or stairs is engraved with many sophisticated and impressive images. Ho Chi Minh city museum is a favorite photography place for young people, because of its spacious space and simple architecture here easily suitable for all photography concepts as well as all types of outfits.

In addition to the impressive ancient architecture, the Ho Chi Minh city museum is also a place to display many ancient and valuable artifacts. These valuable artifacts are divided into 9 different areas. Each area is displayed in a separate room.

Visiting the rooms in this exhibition area, you will learn about each historical period and development of the city such as the revolution, culture, geography, currency, etc. Out of 9 rooms, the Archeology room is considered as the most interesting and attracts the most visitors. Because with this topic, you will have the opportunity to learn about history, explore the lives of tribes.

Besides, the large campus in front of the mansion also has a courtyard for displaying a variety of aircraft, tanks, and weapons.

The address of the Ho Chi Minh city museum is 65 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe, District 1. The entrance fee to visit the Ho Chi Minh city museum is 30,000 VND / adult. If you want to come here to take photos with a large group (more than 5 people) such as a group photoshoot, wedding photoshoot or family photoshoot, you should contact the manager of staff to get an appropriate entrance fee.

Ho Chi Minh city museum opens every day from 7:30 am and closes at 6 pm. Since Ho Chi Minh city museum operates on Holidays and New Year, no matter what occasion you come to Ho Chi Minh city, remember to take the time to visit this interesting historical destination.

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6: Visiting Ho Chi Minh City by a double-decker bus

To make your visit to Ho Chi Minh city become more convenient and fun, do not forget to use the service of double-decker bus Hop on - Hop off. This is a dedicated bus route for taking visitors to admire all areas in the city center. With this double-decker bus, you can easily reach the famous destinations of the city.

Specifically, a double-decker bus will go through 24 popular streets of District 1 and destinations such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, City Post Office, Opera House, Independence Palace, Bitexco Building, etc. In each destination, visitors have free time to visit, take pictures, and discover interesting things.

The double-decker bus city sightseeing service has many types of tickets, with many different prices to facilitate domestic and foreign tourists to use the best service. Specifically:

- 200,000VND is the ticket price for adults

- 150,000 VND is the price for children from 6 to 12 years old

- Tourists do not need to buy the ticket for children under 5 years old

Also, you can choose a 24-hour ticket to visit many times with 475,000 VND / adult and 350,000 VND / child. This ticket type is counted from the first time you get on the bus, you can use it many times in a day and even the next day (there is no limit to the number of times being on the bus, as long as within 24 hours).

With all the tickets mentioned above, visitors can use all services provided on the bus for free, such as the trip itinerary, city tourist map, a multilingual headset for all visitors on the bus for the most convenient sightseeing experience. Also, for each trip, visitors will use free wifi, receive a mineral water bottle and a conical hat.

A total of 22 buses per day begin from 8 am to 5 pm. Buses will depart in Sai Gon Central Post Office, pass through popular sightseeing destinations within District 1, and end at the departure location.

If you are thinking about things to do in Ho Chi Minh City District 1, let’s get on this double-decker bus and you will discover the interesting things of the central district much easier.

7: Admire the architecture inside Notre Dame Cathedral and the interesting things around this destination

Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon is the most beautiful and also the oldest church in Ho Chi Minh City. This is a place of great value for Christians living in Ho Chi Minh city, which also holds many important Christian ceremonies during the year. In addition to being an important cathedral for Christians, Notre Dame Cathedral is also known as a destination with historical value, as the symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

If the outside of the cathedral is a prominent red brick color, the inside is the simple light yellow painted wall. The interior of the church is also very minimalistic and the color and layout are not too special but still create an overall luxurious and cozy cathedral. The church is currently in the restoration period, expected to be completed by 2025. During this period, visitors are not allowed to visit inside the church.

However, visitors still have the opportunity to admire the architecture inside the church while attending mass here. From Monday to Saturday, Notre Dame has 2 masses, one at 5:30 a.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. On Sundays, Notre Dame holds more masses than weekdays, seven in total, of which 9:30 a.m. is the Mass in English. Hopefully, the above information can help visitors who are confused about attending Mass at Notre Dame.

Besides the unique and long-standing architecture, another reason why Notre Dame Cathedral attracts many visitors is the interesting activities around the church area. Coffee on the sidewalk, sipping a cup of coffee while admiring the beautiful cathedral will surely be an unforgettable experience for you.

 

8: Interesting experience at Jump Arena Trampoline Park District 7, District 2

If you are interested in experiencing thrills while traveling in Ho Chi Minh city, Jump Arena Trampoline Park is the ideal destination. Jump Arena Trampoline Park is known as an indoor play area suitable for all ages with a variety of types such as thrilling games, team games, gym, and children's area.

When you come to Jump Arena Trampoline Park, you will experience 12 games here. Specifically:

- Sky challenge and Bungee jumping: You will experience climbing rope, walking in the air, and jumping freely from above. This is a challenge suitable for those who love the height and is also a good game for those who are afraid of heights to challenge themselves.

- Rock climbing and Fun climbing: Both games are related to climbing challenges on artificial rock walls, but the difficulty of Fun climbing is lower, more suitable for women and children.

- Giant airbag, Foam bit, Free jumping, and High Performance: This is a suitable area to play with family, group of friends.

- Bounce slam dunk and Dodgeball: The Bounce slam dunk challenge is simply a basketball game playing on a trampoline. As for the Dodge Ball challenge, two teams will throw the ball at each other, members need to jump freely on the trampoline to avoid the ball. The team that is hit a lot by the ball will lose.

- Ninja challenge: The most popular team game at Jump Arena Trampoline Park. Team members need to take a relay competition and go through many challenges such as running, swinging, bouncing, etc.

The space of both Jump Arena Trampoline Park facilities in District 2 and District 7 is extremely spacious, suitable for large groups of people. Ticket prices at Jump Arena Trampoline Park are applied as follows:

- District 2’s center: 63 Hanoi Highway, Thao Dien, District 2.

- Entrance fee for Jump Arena Trampoline Park District 2:

+   Weekdays: 150,000VND / adult (unlimited)

+   Saturday, Sunday: 210.000vnd / adult (play for 120 minutes)

- District 7’s center: Street 9, Tan Hung, District 7

- Entrance fee for Jump Arena Trampoline Park District 7:

+   Weekdays: 180,000 VND / adult (no time limit)

+   Saturday, Sunday: 240,000VND / adult (play for 120 minutes)

You can buy tickets directly at the place or through the website, but if you go with more than 6 people, you must book through the website in advance. You can register for your group through this link or the hotline 1900 789 906.

Also, all tourists before participating in the challenge here have to buy a pair of grip socks for 50,000VND / pair and must wear them during the challenge. 

Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to come to Jump Arena Trampoline Park and experience this amazing thing to do in Ho Chi Minh city.

9: Immerse yourself in the rustic country life at Family Garden District 2

Family Garden is a land of more than 5000 square meters located in Thao Dien ward, district 2. Located in a fairly quiet area, the atmosphere inside Family Garden is also extremely peaceful, different from the inherent bustle of Ho Chi Minh city. Family Garden is the ideal place for large groups, especially families because the activities here are cohesive and require a very high teamwork spirit.

Coming to Family Garden, you will be able to try the feeling of living in the countryside, it is rustic but extremely interesting. There are many games and activities that you can experience, including fishing, growing vegetables, picking fruit, gardening, etc. For families with young children, Family Garden is an opportunity for children to better understand the busy life in the countryside so that the little princesses and princes can be braver and know how to help their parents looking for ingredients to prepare the meal.

The special feature of Family Garden is that you can enjoy an outdoor barbecue with your family, but the special feature of that party is that you have to be self-reliant in almost every step, from finding ingredients and processing of party arrangements. Do not worry, Family Garden always has a friendly staff who will be there to help you if there are any difficulties in preparing for the party.

In addition to participating in activities, Family Garden also has a dedicated area for sightseeing with a variety of ornamental plants, this is also a poetic check-in place that you should not miss. Some other areas in Family Garden such as the swimming pool, soccer yard also attract many visitors, especially children.

Family Garden's address is 28 Thao Dien, District 2. If you are moving from District 1, please ask the help of the hotel staff or local people to find bus route 35.

Entrance tickets in Family Garden cost 20,000 VND / person. Because many schools have picnics on the weekdays, so if you want to come to Family Garden from Monday to Saturday, you must book in advance. For Sundays, you can freely come to visit without booking, and especially free entrance is applied on every Sunday.

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh city for families is always a topic that many tourists are interested in when traveling with their loved ones, and Family Garden is the ideal place that you are looking for. Coming to Family Garden, not only to experience many interesting things in rural life but also an opportunity to create more beautiful memories with family and friends.

10 : Explore Cu Chi tunnel – must-have experience in Ho Chi Minh city

Cu Chi Tunnel is a national historic relic and also a landmark place for a historical period of Ho Chi Minh city. Cu Chi tunnel has been increasingly developing to serve tourism, attracting millions of tourists every year.

Coming to Cu Chi tunnel, you will experience tunneling. There are many activities at Cu Chi tunnel for you to experience, but the tunneling challenge is the activity that attracts the most visitors. Each visitor will be allowed to enter an area to watch a documentary about the history of the Cu Chi tunnel, its role in wartime, and especially visitors will see the overall illustrated details of the path of the Cu Chi tunnel. Since this place regularly serves foreign visitors, please rest assured that the videos and all the instructions here have English subtitles.

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After understanding the structure of the tunnel, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the narrow nooks and crannies of the Cu Chi tunnel. The tunnel that visitors experience has a depth of 2 floors and a length of more than 100 meters. Space here is extremely narrow and lacks oxygen, also you have to constantly bend your back and move with your knees during the time in the tunnel. For the above reasons, travelers who have respiratory, cardiovascular, or narrow space-frightened problems should consider carefully before experiencing this challenge.

In Cu Chi tunnel there is an area dedicated to the display of ancient artifacts such as aircraft wrecks, tank models, weapons, etc. In this area, you are free to visit, take pictures and if you want to learn more about these artifacts, you can ask the staff for new information.

Also, in the Cu Chi tunnel, there is an area that recreates parts of our country. This area includes a simulated lake of the East Sea. In this area, you can use sightseeing services like cycling, swan pedal, kayaking, etc. In addition to this area, there is also a large yard called the shooting area. If you travel with a large group of people, you should challenge paint shooting in this area.

Cu Chi tunnel opens every day from 7 am to 5 pm. Cu Chi tunnel is divided into 2 areas: Ben Dinh and Ben Duoc, you can choose one of the two to visit. The entrance fee for these two areas is also different, specifically:

-          Ben Dinh:

+   Address: In Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi district

+   How to get there: From Ben Thanh bus station in District 1, look for bus number 13 to An Suong bus station. From An Suong bus station, take bus number 122 to Tan Quy bus station. From Tan Quy bus station, take bus number 70 to the Ben Dinh bus station.

+   Entrance fee: 110.000VND/ foreigner

-          Ben Duoc:

+   Address: Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung ward, Cu Chi district

+   How to get there: From Ben Thanh, take bus route 13 to Cu Chi bus station. From Cu Chi bus station, take bus number 79 to reach the Ben Duoc Tunnel.

+   Entrance fee: 90.000VND/ foreigner

If you only spend up to half a day to visit Cu Chi tunnel, you should choose to visit Ben Dinh. Because the area of Ben Dinh is smaller than Ben Duoc, suitable for you to visit in a short time but still have an overview of the tunnel system. Moreover, Ben Dinh also has an entertainment area with many interesting activities, so this destination attracts more foreign tourists than Ben Duoc.

11: Kite flying experience in Ho Chi Minh city

Kite flying is not only a favorite pleasure for children but also an entertaining activity that many adults also want to experience. Luong Dinh Cua street, District 2 is the ideal place for you to return to your childhood with flying beautiful kites activities. Besides returning to childhood, flying a kite is also an ideal way for you to relieve stress.

This area in District 2 has become a popular place to fly kites because there are relatively few vehicles. You can come here to fly a kite at any time of the day, but the ideal time for you is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is the time when many locals are present at the kite flying grounds, making the atmosphere more bustling. And more specifically, around 5:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to admire your kite fly high amidst the beautiful sunset scenery of Ho Chi Minh City. There are also many kites with different shapes, sizes, and colors are displayed in this area, you can buy one to experience kite flying activity.

Just an area located on Luong Dinh Cua Street, District 2, although there is no specific address, do not worry, this place is very close to District 1 and the road to here is not complicated.

Returning to childhood with kite flying activity while admiring the beautiful sunset in District 2 will surely be a must-have experience in Ho Chi Minh city of foreign tourists.

12: Street food paradise at Turtle lake – must-have experience in Ho Chi Minh city

Turtle Lake is a place that local young people love. Because Turtle Lake is located between District 3 and District 1, this is also a destination that attracts a lot of foreign tourists. The Turtle Lake area is always in a crowded state every day, especially in the evenings and on weekends. Turtle Lake is located in a quite crowded traffic area, the appearance of Turtle Lake is also not outstanding and this place is not a symbol of Ho Chi Minh City. So what makes this place so interesting that attracts so many tourists?

Prime location  

Turtle lake is located between District 3 and District 1 and very close to the top tourist attractions of Ho Chi Minh city such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon central post office, Nguyen Hue walking street, etc. So when coming to Turtle Lake, tourists can easily combine visiting many other popular destinations by just a few minutes’ walk, saving money and traveling time a lot.

Street food paradise

This is the top reason why Turtle Lake is so popular. Turtle Lake is the largest street food area in the city center and also one of the biggest street food paradises in Ho Chi Minh city. There are a variety of street vendors around the lake selling dishes such as mixed rice paper, baked rice paper, stir-fried corn, fresh spring roll, and ice cream, etc. Due to being just street vendors, there is no seating for tourists. Instead of taking away the food, customers here often choose to enjoy the food right on the lake or on the stairs around the lake.

Besides, Turtle Lake is also known as the starting point of street food trends for young people in Ho Chi Minh City. So with the dishes that are very popular in the city such as mixed rice paper, stir-fried corn, when coming here, the familiar dishes mentioned above have different flavors. The vendors here often create and change in the way of cooking, helping those familiar dishes not become boring for customers. This is a special feature of Turtle Lake that other street food paradise in the city do not have.

Friendly sellers

The vendors here are all friendly and give the customers what they want. Feel free to ask the seller to prepare the dish to suit your taste. Also, if you have any questions about the dish, the seller will discuss them with you, even allow you to practice and prepare your dishes. This must be an interesting experience, isn't it?

The Turtle Lake area mainly serves young people, so the price of the food here is very affordable. With only 80,000 to 100,000 VND, you can enjoy a variety of street food here.

Weekends are the time when many groups and freelancer artists come to Turtle Lake to perform some songs, so if possible you should come here on the weekend to be immersed in this bustling atmosphere.

13: KIZCITI District 4 - an ideal choice for travelers having young children

The next destination of our top 15 must-have experiences in Ho Chi Minh city is Kizcity. If you come to Ho Chi Minh City with your children, Kizcity is an interesting place that you should make your kids experience. Located in Khanh Hoi Park, Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 5, District 4, Kizcity is a play area for children based on the career guidance model.

In Kizcity, the children will participate in fun activities but in a space with many different sets. Each set corresponds to one career, and the children will be the ones that embody the characters that they want to be in the future. Here children will have the opportunity to challenge many different careers such as doctor, singer, model, pilot, etc. And from those activities, parents can somehow understand more about their children's talent, interests, and dreams.

Like other companies, the children who "go to work" at Kizcity will also be paid based on their ability. After completing their tasks, children will receive Kizo (the currency here). During their time in Kizcity, several challenges required children to use Kizo to purchase materials to complete tasks. For such tasks, children will also be taught how to consider spending money properly. After a hard-working period, the kids will use the Kizo they earned in exchange for lovely gifts.

The age range to participate in these exciting activities at Kizcity is from 3 to 12 years old. From Monday to Friday, the ticket price is 150,000 VND / child. The weekend ticket price is 190,000 VND / child. Tickets for parents are 30,000 VND / adult, in which children under 8 years old are required to participate with their parents. Among the activities at Kizcity, there will be a few activities that require parents’ help.

14: Visit Takashimaya shopping center

Takashimaya Vietnam just established in 2016, is quite new compared to the old shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh city such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, and Vincom, etc. However, Takashimaya shopping center still quickly attracts many visitors and gradually becomes a popular tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh city.

The prime location is probably one of the reasons why the Takashimaya shopping center is so popular with many tourists. Located on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, very close to the city's famous attractions. It is convenient for you to arrange a suitable schedule and experience all the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city.

Another reason why Takashimaya shopping center is loved by many tourists is its architecture. Japanese-style architecture, not colorful but still eye-catching and extremely prominent in the heart of District 1. Step inside Takashimaya shopping center, the arrangement, and decoration of the shops here will surely impress you. Each store has its own decorative style, but overall, it still has a connection with the general style of the building. This place is also evaluated by young people as a potential check-in point.

Coming to Takashimaya, besides visiting and experience shopping, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in interesting events on the ground floor of the center. If you come to Takashimaya during the opening of the new store, you will enjoy special performances and have a chance to receive attractive gifts.

Address of Takashimaya shopping center: 92-94 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Nghe, District 1.

You can go to the mall and experience interesting things every day of the week. Takashimaya opens every day from 9:30 a.m. and closes at 9:30 p.m.

15: Having a beautiful photoshoot at Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake District 7

Phu My Hung urban area, District 7 is the gathering place for many entertainment venues and destinations attracting tourists. Among them, Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake are the two last must-have experiences in Ho Chi Minh city which we would like to recommend to you.

Located in Rach Thay Tieu, Tan Phu, District 7, these 2 romantic destinations are close together and considered as the most peaceful area of ​​the bustling Phu My Hung urban area. Most of the visitors who come here are to take pictures. Starlight Bridge is nearly 200 meters long and nearly 10 meters wide, creating a spacious place that is ideal for visitors who are passionate about art photography.

You can come to Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake to take pictures during the day or in the evening. Many people believe that photography can only be done during the day because daylight makes the color of the photo more beautiful. However, when you come to the Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake area, even in the evening, you can also have many awesome photos thanks to the led lights on the Starlight Bridge. This continuous color-changing LED system is located along the wall of the bridge and spread along the way, making the image of the Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake area in the evening still very vivid. If you are wondering what to do in Ho Chi Minh city at night, do not forget to visit this place. 

Not only a beautiful place to take pictures, Starlight Bridge and Crescent Lake is also an ideal space for you to get the delightful breeze and chat with your loved ones, surely will also be your unforgettable times in Ho Chi Minh city.

The inherent modernity and bustle on the streets of Ho Chi Minh city is the reason why the city is the first choice for many tourists when deciding to travel to Vietnam. Above are 15 must-have experiences in Ho Chi Minh city that we recommend for you. Hope that the above information can bring you a memorable time when traveling in Ho Chi Minh city.