--- title: "Things to do" description: "" url: "https://www.vietnamck.cz/en/pages/places/ho-chi-minh-saigon" date: "2026-11-03T19:25:29+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ## Things to Do and See in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) [Ho Chi Minh City](https://www.vietnamck.cz/en/pages/places?tags=58&searching=1) 0.0/5(0 Review) www.vietnamck.cz info@vietnamck.cz +84799085660 ![images/JAK_NA_SMLOUVN_VE_VIETNAMU.jpg]( "JAK_NA_SMLOUVN_VE_VIETNAMU title") ![images/Jdlo_ve_Vietnamu.jpg]( "Jdlo_ve_Vietnamu title") ![images/Phu-Quoc-Night-Market.jpg]( "Phu-Quoc-Night-Market title") ![images/Saigon_Square_Shopping_vietnamck.jpg]( "Saigon_Square_Shopping_vietnamck title") ![images/Ubytovan_ve_Vietnamu.jpg]( "Ubytovan_ve_Vietnamu title") ![images/anti.jpg]( "anti title") ![images/hatmaking_350_com.png]( "hatmaking_350_com title") ![images/latky.jpg]( "latky title") ![images/ho-chi-minh-city-at-night-22c7df816ce4493eb0e86cf54fe03309.jpg]( "ho-chi-minh-city-at-night-22c7df816ce4493eb0e86cf54fe03309 title") Ho Chi Minh City – still widely known as **Saigon** – is Vietnam's largest and most energetic city. It's where old and new collide: French colonial facades next to glass towers, incense-filled temples beside rooftop bars, and some of the best street food in the country. It's the usual gateway to southern Vietnam and a natural base for trips to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Here's what to do and see in Ho Chi Minh City. ## War history: War Remnants Museum & Reunification Palace To understand modern Vietnam, start with its history. The **War Remnants Museum** lays out the human cost of the war through powerful photographs, artefacts and testimonies – confronting, but eye-opening. Nearby, the **Reunification Palace** (Independence Palace) is frozen in 1975, the day a tank crashed through its gates to end the war; its 1960s interiors and underground command bunker are fascinating. ## French colonial architecture Saigon's colonial heart is compact and walkable. The twin-towered **Notre-Dame Cathedral** (built with materials shipped from France) faces the beautiful **Central Post Office**, whose grand vaulted hall is often attributed to the Gustave Eiffel workshop. Add the elegant **Opera House** and **People's Committee building** nearby, and you have a great short walking route through the city's belle-époque past. ## Markets, shopping and street life **Ben Thanh Market** is the classic Saigon market – souvenirs, textiles, coffee, fruit and street food under one roof, with plenty of friendly bargaining. From there, **Dong Khoi Street** leads through the smart end of town with boutiques, galleries and cafés. For a local buzz, the surrounding District 1 streets are made for wandering. ## Saigon's coffee culture Vietnam is one of the world's biggest coffee producers, and Saigon is a coffee lover's playground. Try the famous iced coffee with condensed milk (*cà phê sữa đá*), the silky egg coffee (*cà phê trứng*) or coconut coffee (*cà phê cốt dừa*). The retro **Café Apartment** on Nguyen Hue – a whole block of independent cafés stacked in an old residential tower – is a must for the atmosphere alone. ## Views from above and nightlife Saigon's skyline is spectacular after dark. Head up the **Saigon Skydeck** on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower, or the newer **Landmark 81** (the tallest building in Vietnam), for a 360° panorama. Then choose a **rooftop bar** for a sundowner, or dive into the neon chaos of **Bui Vien Walking Street** for the city's liveliest nightlife. ## Best day trips from Saigon Two of Vietnam's top experiences are within easy reach. The **Cu Chi Tunnels** – the vast underground network used during the war – are about 1.5 hours away and can be crawled through in parts. And the lush **Mekong Delta**, with its floating markets and coconut-lined canals, makes a perfect day or overnight trip. See our guides to the [Mekong Delta](https://www.vietnamck.cz/en/pages/places/mekong-delta) and browse our [Vietnam tour packages](https://www.vietnamck.cz/en/package) that combine Saigon with both. ## Best time to visit Saigon is hot and tropical year-round. The **dry season (December to April)** is the most comfortable time to explore on foot. From May to November expect short, heavy afternoon downpours that usually pass quickly – mornings are still fine for sightseeing. ## Getting there Tan Son Nhat International Airport sits just a few kilometres from the centre, with flights from across Asia and beyond. After a long flight, the airport's [Fast Track service](https://www.vietnamck.cz/en/vietnam-visa/fast-track-service) can save you a long wait at immigration during peak hours. ## Plan Saigon into your Vietnam trip Saigon is the ideal start or finish to a Vietnam journey – and we'll pair it with the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta or a full north-to-south route at your own pace. As a local agency based right here in the city, we'll build it around exactly what you want to see. 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