Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is considered as the second capital of Vietnam with a vibrant and bustling life, especially at night. Joining in Vietnam Private Tours, visitors can not only learn about the culture of South Vietnam through famous attractions but also participate in all kinds of activities from shopping to entertainment. So do you know the must-see places in Ho Chi Minh City yet? Let’s explore with Nadova Tours right through the blog below.



 Ho Chi Minh city

1. In the morning

Nha Rong Wharf – Ho Chi Minh Museum

Nha Rong Wharf is an extremely important historical relic in the process of forming and protecting Vietnam, where President Ho Chi Minh started his journey across the ocean to go to learn. This work is a historical witness to our nation’s resistance wars against France and America.

Nha Rong Whaf in Ho Chi Minh city
(Nha Rong Whaf)

Visitors can visit and reminisce about a difficult but heroic period of the Vietnamese nation. Go to the Ho Chi Minh Museum to see a lot of artifacts and documents related to Ho Chi Minh’s life.

Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels is a historical relic located in the suburbs, about 70km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This special national monument attracts a lot of domestic and foreign tourists to visit to learn.

Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh city
(Cu Chi Tunnels)


Cu Chi Tunnels used to be an important base during the resistance war against the French colonialists of our people. Visitors can experience the feeling of going underground and see with their own eyes the common living space including the infirmary, the kitchen, the workplace, etc. of the Vietnamese army during the resistance war to regain territorial integrity.

Read more: The top 10 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City


2. In the afternoon

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The architecture of the building is extremely unique from the beautiful European style. For those who belong to the Saigon religion, this building is truly a proud symbol. This is not only a place to visit and have fun, but also a familiar place of religious activities for Catholics and an important historical site of the city.


Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh city
(Notre-Dame Cathedral)

Visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral in Vietnam Private Tours, visitors can see the full beauty of the church in daylight, check-in in every corner of the Gothic and Roman cathedral,… This cathedral always welcomes anyone who comes here to listen to the sermon.

Central Post Office

This work was built for 5 years, from 1886 to 1891. The Central Post Office was designed by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel according to the combination of two European and classic European luxury styles. Asia. The characteristic gold paint of this place also helps you get beautiful check-in photos.

Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh city
(Central Post Office)

Every detail inside of this tourist attraction in Saigon makes visitors surprised by its delicate beauty. The unique design style from the roofs, the arched doorways, the tile floors… This is really a tourist attraction in Saigon that you should not miss on your trip.

Independence Palace (Reunification Convention Hall)

Independence Palace used to be the workplace of the government apparatus of the Republic of Vietnam during the resistance war against the US to save the country. After liberation, the Independence Palace was classified as a special national relic. The architecture of this place is slightly Oriental, but every detail of the building also shows a unique modernity.


Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh city
(Independence Palace)

Visitors can visit the place where valuable images and artifacts from the 19th century are displayed and kept under different themes. In particular, this place still retains the interior of important rooms such as the reception room, cabinet room, …

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum is a vivid picture of Vietnam during the years of the war against the US. It consists of 3 floors of exhibits with different themes.


War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh city
(War Remnants Museum)

Visitors will be able to see more than 20,000 documents (artifacts and pictures) left over from the history of Vietnam during that period in Vietnam Customized Holiday. These are not only evidences denouncing the crimes of the invading colonialists, but also reflecting Vietnam’s will to fight to regain national independence.

Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market, a symbol of Saigon for decades, was started and completed in the early years of the 20th century and has operated continuously since then.


Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh city
(Ben Thanh Market)

With more than 3000 stalls with a variety of goods from popular to luxury products. Only from 8-9 am, this market is always in a busy state of buyers and sellers, so the space is really bustling.

Read more: Best places to visit from Ho Chi Minh City


3. In the evening

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Hue pedestrian street is one of the entertainment places in District 1 that is visited by many people, especially every evening and weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as fashion shows, street art, entertainment, food,… very special. This place is the hottest check-in point in Ho Chi Minh city that you cannot miss during your Vietnam Customized Tours.


Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh city
(Nguyen Hue Walking Street)

Especially if you go in the evening at the intersection of Nguyen Hue – Le Loi and Nguyen Hue – Mac Thi Buoi, there are 2 pools of music and water combined with a concentrated artistic light show.

Bui Vien Walking Street

Before becoming a walking city, Bui Vien Street was known as “A Backpacker area” due to the large number of Western tourists and a place for young people to play in Ho Chi Minh city.


Bui Vien Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh city
(Bui Vien Walking Street)

Dubbed a paradise for urban “Night owls”, you will have the opportunity to enjoy street food, watch dance groups, participate in group games, go out for coffee and good music or simply walking down the street.

Read more: Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City nightlife


Although some of the places mentioned above are not all, they are clear highlights of the busiest Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Do not hesitate to join Vietnam Customized Tours to discover Saigon right away with meaningful experiences.

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