✔︎ After traveling to Ho Chi Minh City more than a dozen times, this is the most satisfying one-day tour route, newly organized! 
·
Tour Route (Citywalk)
➡︎ Pink Church
➡︎ Saigon Central Post Office
➡︎ City Hall
➡︎ Municipal Theatre
➡︎ Hindu Temple
➡︎ Maison Marou Saigon
➡︎ Mekong River Cruise
➡︎ Observation Deck
➡︎ Fine Arts Museum
➡︎ Tan Dinh Market
➡︎ Ben Thanh Market
➡︎ Pham Ngu Lao Street
•
Pink Church (Tan Dinh Church)
Also known as the new church, its pink exterior is very eye-catching, making it a super popular spot for photos.
Saigon Central Post Office (7:00-19:00)
A century-old post office (since 1891) with a French colonial style. There are souvenir shops on both sides of the hall, and you can send postcards. It’s a great place to walk around.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall
Built by the French in 1902, it has a strong European palace style.
Currently, tours are only available in Vietnamese, and reservations can be made on the last weekend of each month.
Municipal Theatre
A beautiful French-style building where you can buy tickets to watch performances. The decorative patterns and reliefs on the walls are also worth exploring.
Hindu Temple (Sri Thenday Yuttha Pani Temple)
This is a Hindu temple famous for its bright green and pink colors and exquisite colored bricks and tiles.
Maison Marou Saigon
Open from 9:00-22:00, it was once rated as the best chocolate by the New York Times.
Mekong River Cruise
The Mekong River, a name often seen in movies, is the longest river in Southeast Asia. You can take a small boat through the coconut groves and experience the local life and culture.
Saigon Skydeck
Located on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower, it offers a 360-degree view of the city, especially recommended for night views.
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (8:00-17:00)
Admission is 30,000 VND. It displays Vietnamese artworks from prehistoric times to the present and is a first-class national museum in Vietnam.
Backpacker Street (De Tham Street)
There are many travel agencies and souvenir shops selling Vietnamese specialties.
Ben Thanh Market (8:00-17:00)
The largest traditional market in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a wide variety of fabrics, accessories, general merchandise, and bags. It’s very lively at night and is a super bustling place.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
A street with bars and local customs. After dark, it becomes the real Saigon, with the busiest time being around 11 PM, a paradise for men.
•
Tips
✔︎ Pham Ngu Lao Street has different charges for tourists from different countries, so be cautious; don’t easily try chatting with people on the street, as it can lead to trouble.
✔︎ Sun protection is necessary, as the average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City is 20~30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
✔︎ 10,000 VND = 3 RMB. Local shops generally have low prices, but transactions are mainly in cash, so pay attention to the prices.
✔︎ For currency exchange 
: You can easily exchange money at the airport, though be prepared for higher fees. Alternatively, look for ATMs with the UnionPay logo; they allow you to withdraw cash directly from your domestic card, but with a 10% fee.
✔︎ Some museums may not have air conditioning in all areas, so it’s a good idea to bring a portable fan or a hand fan to stay cool and comfortable as you explore.
Comments are closed