Southern Vietnam
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Vietnam
Where to stay in Southern Vietnam
District 1
Central urban district and financial hub, bustling with luxury shopping centers and historical sites like Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and Saigon Opera House. Explore Bùi Viện and Nguyễn Huệ districts for various amenities.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Benthanh Street Food Market while you're exploring the area.
District 3
Bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, District 3 boasts French-style villas, Xá Lợi Pagoda, and Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda. Easily accessible via Saigon railway station, the largest railway hub in the country.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 7
Home to Phú Mỹ Hưng New City, District 7 boasts urban vibes and educational institutions like RMIT University Vietnam and Tôn Đức Thắng University. Easily access Thủ Đức via the Phú Mỹ Bridge.
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Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Phu Quoc Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Phu Quoc Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Phu Quoc. Discover the seafood restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the snorkeling spots.
Phu Quoc Night Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Phu Quoc Night Market during your trip to Duong Dong. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Phu Quoc Beach
- Phu Quoc Night Market
- Dong Khoi Street
- Saigon Square
- Long Hai Beach
- Ho Tram Beach
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Corona Casino
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- VinWonders Phu Quoc
- War Remnants Museum
- Back Beach
- Sao Beach
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Shophouse Grand World
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Independence Palace
- Cai Rang Floating Market
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- An Dong Market
- Vinpearl Golf Phu Quoc