Overview
Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is Vietnam’s largest city and economic engine — fast-paced and food-obsessed. Colonial façades meet skyscrapers: Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office make a classic walking loop. Evenings mean Ben Thanh or night markets; a Mekong Delta day trip adds floating markets and orchards. It’s also the handy hub for Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Da Lat.
Must-see
City skyline
Modern towers along the Saigon River.
Mekong mood
Day trips into the delta’s canals and orchards.
- Independence Palace
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office walk
- War Remnants Museum (intense content — visit at your pace)
- Ben Thanh Market and night-street snacks
- Mekong Delta day trip (floating market / orchards / boats)
- Bitexco or a rooftop bar for night views
Food highlights
- Bánh mì and Vietnamese coffee
- Southern sour soups and seafood hotpot
- Night-market snacks: fresh rolls, grilled pork noodles
