5 Places You Must Visit in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon/HoChiMinh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is full of life, colour and mesmerising places that you must visit during your stay in this unique city in Vietnam. A new discovery is awaiting every day and getting out and about, especially by foot, is the best way to learn and explore the city.

In this article, I haven’t included the famous Cu-Chi Tunnels or the Mekong, that naturally need to be on your list. This piece is about what is within the districts of this mainly chaotic city and the 5 places you must visit in Ho Chi Minh City.

The best view of Ho Chi Minh City is a must when you visit the city. The perspective is different when you are away from the manic traffic below and you see the fast-developing city from the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Building.

The cost on the express elevator to near the top is around $12AD and it’s worth every dollar to get an amazing 360 view of a city on the rise. Make sure you go on a clear day, no need to waste your trip when the view is obstructed by overcast conditions.

It’s not for the light hearted but The War Remnant Museum needs your full attention. On first sight, it all seems fine with real United States Tanks, artillery guns and fighter planes on show when you enter the grounds. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).