23 Things To Do In Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam
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When I was in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), along with eating as much Vietnamese food as I could, one of my goals was to film a travel video about some of the best things to do in Saigon. After putting together a complete list, it turned out to be 23, and I hope this list of attractions will help and inspire you to visit Vietnam’s largest and most exciting city.
1. Binh Tay Market - Binh Tay Market is one of the largest wholesale distribution markets, and a perfect place to go if you’re looking to go shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.
2. Thien Hau Temple (Pagoda) - Located in Chinatown, in District 5, the temple is dedicated to Thien Hau and I really loved the sculptures and the elaborate design of the temple.
3. Museum of Ho Chi Minh City - This museum offers a glimpse into the history and development of the city and Vietnam.
4. Bitexco Financial Tower - This is the tallest building in Saigon, and you can either go to the Skydeck or a cafe at the top for a view of the city.
5. Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) - Probably one of the most well known tourism things to do in Saigon is to visit the Independence Palace, the the former home of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
6. Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame - With the French influence in Vietnam, the Notre Dame cathedral is a beautiful Catholic church. Attend a service or just visit.
7. Central Post Office - Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City is an attraction mainly for its design and architecture. It’s a beautiful building.
8. War Remnants Museum - Although this is not one of the happiest attractions in Saigon, it’s a place to remember and honor the horrible events that are a result of a war.
9. Opera House - Right in Dong Khoi area, and there are still opera shows available.
10. Dong Khoi Street - This is the height of high end shopping in Saigon.
11. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens - The zoo itself is not too great, but the beauty of the Saigon zoo is the botanical gardens, and the lush gardens, and taking a break from the city.
12. FITO Museum (Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine) - I was quite impressed by the Vietnamese medicine private museum - very interactive and educational.
13. San Art Laboratory - If you love modern art, the San Art Laboratory is a great place to see and visit in Saigon.
14. Turtle Lake at Night - If you’re looking for some things to do at night in Saigon, head to Turtle Lake to chill out, relax, hang out with friends, and eat snacks.
15. Ben Thanh Market - One of the most famous things to do in Saigon District 1 is visit the Ben Thanh Market, one of the major central landmarks of the city.
16. Phu My Hung and Starlight Bridge - Located outside of central Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My Hung is a modern development, and a great place to walk around.
17. Water Puppet Show - Though originally from the north of Vietnam, water puppet shows are popular also in Saigon. I went to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet theater.
18. Museum of Vietnamese History - Probably one of the most extensive and important museum showing the history of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.
19. Rooftop Bar - Seeing Saigon from above offers a great perspective.
20. Fine Arts Museum - This was my favorite of all the museums in Saigon. The museum is housed in a well preserved building, and the art is amazing - located right in District 1 across the roundabout from Ben Thanh Market.
21. Jade Emperor Pagoda - Dedicated to the Jade Emperor, the pagoda has a real ancient feel to it, and it’s worth seeing when you visit.
22. Local Wet Market - One of my favorite things to do is visit a local fresh wet market, which you’ll find all over the city. The ingredients, food, and culture, all stand out at fresh markets.
23. Vietnamese Street Food - By my ultimate favorite activity in Saigon is eating street food, and there are an abundance of delicious Vietnamese street foods to sample.
Thank you for watching this video about the top 23 things to do in Saigon, Vietnam. I hope it has given you some great ideas to help you plan your visit.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the most amazing city you will ever visit. I spent a year living in Ho Chi Minh City and it was the most incredible year of my life. This city is so incrediblY energetic and lively.
Do you ever consider what is the real life of Vietnamese people under suppressing of cruel and corrupt communist regime ?
Ho dog 🐕 minh city and ha noi , the places where the communist headquarter that have involved human trafficking to abroad and make money for themselves and their families.
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@@nghiabui453 sọc /// ch.ó à...Mày có thấy nhục nhã không. Họ là người Mỹ đấy chắc chắn họ không thiên vị.
I lived there for 8 years, and god I sometimes miss it. Now living in Kyoto Japan. There are things I really like here, but I miss the chaos of Saigon
what are the sights worth seeing there except Ha-long Bay ?
how's kyoto so far? been thinking of visiting
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Too bad you didn't go there in the 60s before the real Pearl of the Orient was destroyed.
5:50 - One of the best moments of my life so far - standing in the Post office with my family on my first day in Vietnam. We stood under the photo and took a picture underneath the Ho Chi Minh painting
Thank you very much for making this video! I’ve been living in this city ever since I was born, so I really appreaciate you introducing foreign friends about our culture and history!
Saigon, Vietnam: 23 Attractions to Do and See When You're There... watch the video below...
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I am a Vietnamese kid that knows alot of English. BTW The museum u go is my school favorite road trip is so nice to se an America like you intress about our country . Thank u for showing this love ur channel
Really amazing vids. Hope you will be back to little Saigon someday :D.
I never been to vietnam but I'm from vietnam
+Egg Gaming You were born there but left when you were very young.
+Rick Helbig no he's right I'm from vietnam too but lived in texas and this message that you're reading is me in Saigon right now so some people are like that.
Just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I was born in Vietnam and have visited it quite a few times..but I haven't been back in over 12 years. Seeing all the amazing places and foods makes me miss it even more. Thank you for letting me see how Vietnam has evolved so much. I love my country!!!
Jennie Tran Hey Jennie, you're welcome, thank you for watching!
I love that you include the local currency prices for everything from food to museums and attractions, very helpful...Keep up the good work.
Mark, this video is so in-depth and I love your commentary and info about each location. You really absorb where you are and present it wonderfully. We just don’t deserve you Mark, you are that good!!
Loved this video so much. I visited earlier this year and really had a great time there. And the food was just an amazing experience in itself.
TabiEats Glad you visited and enjoyed the food as well!
Hello
Do you like Viet Nam because i from viet nam and i want to see your comment. I don't good english!!
Incredible Asia Journeys Travel thank you and me too
TabiEats -
Genuinely thanks for introducing my country to the world with so many beautiful words.
Welcome to vietnam.
Thx u for the great tour video, Mark. I was born in VN and left when I was 7 in 1975. The city has grown so much. Great tips on the city's landmarks. You have inspired me to go back. . The food looks so tantalizing. I can see that you enjoyed the food with those clips at the end. Safe travel to you.
To help some people: 20,000 VND is approximately 1 American dollar
Thanks. u save some time
Inflation adjust: its 23.300 VND now
Thank you
30,000 is 1 GBP
Randy do thank you im moving to vietnam very soon from spain
Wow! I'm really impressed with this episode. It really feels like a full-fledged travel show at this length and you packed it with so much great content. The e-book takes it to the next level. Thank you, Mark. Really nice work. Very enlightening and entertaining.
Robert J. Holtz Thank you Robert
I'm your big fan Mark .
How old is your boy now ? I'm Vietnamese American , I left my country almost a half of century and never return
even I miss my relatives and friends a lot . Due to scary of fly ! ! !
I really appreciate your videos very much and thankful for your efforts to visit my birth country ,
Mark .
visit my birth country
Thank you so much Mark! Many people will follow your steps in Saigon and another cities as well :) Keep going on!
Your videos are awesome! thanks for sharing your passion. We love Vietnam and the food there is to die for. We spent 16 days there when we last traveled. The food states so fresh and the people were so welcoming.
One of the BEST video about Saigon I've ever seen. It makes me miss home sooooo much. There are places in this video I've never been to, the musems for instance. Anyway, nice work!
As a person who comes from Sai Gon, I want to thank you for such an amazing video about Sai Gon.
I love you. I'm Vietnamese, Thanks for visitng my Saigon City.
Hi. I will come to Vietnam for works
It's your city, but It's the Land of Cambodia. You are son of the land stealer, Ho Chi Minh !
Sabay Rean lol campuchia ?
@@sabayrean456 I heard that, Thailand and Lao were once the territories of Cambodia. Why don't you go to bangkok Thailand and reclaim this city.
@@sabayrean456 Ho Chi Minh didn't steal that place, it has been drawn since the 17-19th century, Ho Chi Minh didn't even born when that happened
Been here 4 times and I just love the place! So much to see, eat and do! Have visited most of the places you reviewed and will go to the others on my next trip. Great vid man! You've really captured the atmosphere of why HCM has a special place in my heart.
Last time I've been in Saigon was in 2003...lots of well known places...and so many new ones like the enlightened bridge and this huge tower.Street life is still the same: chaos but good street food at every single corner.Thank you for this video!
That's an awesome guide Mark Wiens ! We've been to Saigon (HCMC) a few times and done some of the things on your list; however, I really like that there are at least 7 things we haven't done before giving us a good reason to go back.
I am Vietnamese and I have been living in Ho Chi Minh City for over 20 years. I really love your suggestion.
Your video is absolutely fantastic!!!. Your narrative is also fantastic. Makes me want to book a trip immediately. Thank you so much for this.
I am a Vietnamese and I always visited Saigon every summer holliday school when I‘m a child. Even I had lived in Saigon around 2years before I go overseas for study but you are know more museum at Saigon than me !!! You did a good job Mr. What a amazing video ❤️
Thank Mark, as a Saigon person I have to say that this video is really AWESOME, I love every single video you have made about our place. That experience is so real through the tourist eyes like you. We appreciate your work so much.
Hope you will always get success and enjoy your admirable live.
Chi Lâm Really appreciate you watch and for your support Chi, thank you.
Great video Mark! I love that you included A O Show for the Opera visit.
You should include Cuc Gach :)
Mr Herve, glad to see you here!
By far, the most helpful Ho Chi Minh city travel vlog. Thank you!
I'm going to Vietnam next month. Now i'm so excited by all the recommendations you have shown. Thanks so much for this quick video of what to do. Very helpful :)
Mark and Ying, Really enjoyed this video. Loved the architecture of the buildings and the history- thanks for filming. I am a history buff! Did not realize Vietnam was so beautiful. Thank you. Thank you. :)
Tess Cooks 4u Hey Tess, thank you very much. I think you would enjoy Vietnam, the mix of history, food, people, is amazing.
This video is so helpful for me planning to visit Vietnam! Thanks a lot!
Fantastic and phenomenal video. Cannot thank you enough. Will be there in one week. All the best, C.
...Love, love your video Mark! You are the most genuine , kindest person, down to earth, most respectful person on earth!
I'm moving to HCMC next week! Thanks for the great intro to the city... you've definitely set the bar high with your videos Mark
Thank you for this wonderful and helpful video 😍😍 love it
Loved the idea of the ebook.
Going to Vietnam in a few weeks and it is very helpful. Thanks!
i love the way you presented your video, simple and yet very informative, thank you for sharing your travel experience, now i have an idea on what place to visit there.
Thank you so muchhhh for this video !! I just landed to HCM and I don't know anything about Vietnam yet ! This will help a lot :)
I was visiting Saigon last week. and it was such an amazing experience. I visited the Chuchi Tunnel, the place which make the Vietnamese won over The US army, it was a great place to visit. hopefully, I can visit Saigon again next time.
Ya hope so !! I really want to go there but its kinda confusing me about the food. Its easy to search for halal food if you know what i mean.
+aiman acap sure you can find some Halal restaurants, i had also visit one of the restaurant, the owner is Muslim from Singapore. Or you can find Indian restaurants too. they will have the 'halal' sign :D
+Amanda Arifin ouh i see thank you amanda ! You from malaysia i guess ??
+aiman acap ah you're welcome. no.no, I'm Indonesian :D
+Amanda Arifin ouh i see i just went back from there yogyakarta. It is nice place for nature haha.
This is a very helpful video,Mark. I’m going back in January, 2023 for a month. Exploring the whole country and visiting Nha Trang where I served during the Vietnam war.
Saigon will always be in my heart because I was born there. Vietnamese people here are definitely diverse since they come from all cities of Vietnam. There are many unique places that one must see....I will be there in January because the weather will be cooler than the rest of the year....
Thank you for introducing our beloved Sài Gòn to people around the world. It is so meaningful to me.
I went for a month visit over 10 years ago and fell in love with the city, people, food, customs and a woman and stayed. It's my home and am so homesick, having had to return to US for a few years. Hope to get back later this year. My only complaint is my neighborhood is surrounded by McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Popeye's Chicken (that overtook one of my favorite Trung Giang coffee shops). My wife has spoiled me with traditional Vietnamese food.
Thank you for many many of good informations!! It will be so helpful for my traveling to Saigon!
Love your videos M
It's amazing Mark. Thank you for these useful information
Thank you very much for making this video.
It's so useful.
I love this channel
New subscriber here. Thanks for this video. I'm visiting Saigon on Friday 😍😍
Wow saigon has changed so much since i have been there for 7 years. Even my parents dont know that there are so many places to explore.
I find your videos really helpful, in fact I watch it over and over again to get insights for my upcoming trip. Thank you and keep it up, Mark! :)
Yes I found an informative and very detailed video about Ho Chi Minh's best places to visit. I can use this in my trip to this place soon. Thanks a lot!
I like his calm and polite style. And for some reason he looks quite like the Singapore swimmer Schooling.
Awesome-Sauce!!!.... My favourite was number 23!! hehe Brought a tear to my eye, my dad lives in Vietnam, at least I know he eats well!!!
What a great video! I am making my first trip to Vietnam in October and trying to take a look at everything I can find. This is the best by far. And thanks for the free download books.
This is awesome. Great preparation for my trip. You do a really good presentation too. You seem so happy and friendly - a real plus as a presenter. Thank you also for your free booklet. Not much is free in this life. You are very kind, and I will definitely make a donation. Good job!
Thank you bro....nice video I,m from East-Timor I,m very interesting with Vietnam....🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱 S.E.A....
thanks for your video. I find it useful though I'm living in Ho Chi Minh City.
welcome to Vietnam, world friends!
Hi. I will come to Vietnam for wokrs
great video Mark! thanks for making and sharing this... my wife and I just went to Saigon last week and it was fun... friendly people, good bargains...
love the way you talk about 2 last things about local market and street food, so true!! thanks for your great video, hope you have great time in sai gon ..
I'm going to Vietnam in a week and I'm so excited! That food looks so good!
+Baker Harrington Do you book a tour ? Or you are going to travel by yourself ? I live in Sai Gon.
School group. I'm in Saigon right now for a few days. Went around the Mekong Delta, cool place!
Going in June!
Have a good time !
Did you like it ?
Hey Mark. I've watched parts of this before but I watched the whole vid tonight and it's outstanding. You did a great job with this. You can really get around !!
Mal Milligan great
Thanks for the tips! I definitely saved a bunch of the things you recommended! A very useful video! *Applause*
Great video! Watches like a legitimate documentary. Very informative. I am visiting VN next month and I will visit these recommended places. Thank you.
I'm from California and I just love Vietnam
Tới việt nam chơi mấy ngày đê
Great overview over the city! :) I wish there would be more videos like this about whole Vietnam.
I have one question: is it possible to walk the main attractions by foot?
It's oke, we r very friendly and kind, hope u can visit our city :)
Great video help me so much planning my family trip to Saigon. Thank you so much Mark
Thanks, Mark. Great video! I will be there in 8 days to explore several of your recommendations.
I will be there this 22nd of may til 28. I am so excited.
ALERTS / TRAPS IN VIETNAM HCMC / SAIGON!!
Hooker - trust no cheap, phone & money stolen in budget hotel
- they using non-smartphone, change sim card after done
- they using fake photo in smartphone, please make video call to verify
- ask for taxi fare
Bar - make a friend, spend a lot and you pay the bill
Massage - display price is not net, you must pay tips
W thank you. Why a lot of scammers are in the city?
@@kurtcandilas3195 Maybe they are from a poor family, but they are kind when they didn't stolen all from me. My ID card, passport, ATM card and small amount cash are still with me. But I will visit again as I like the Bui Vien steet and the girls , just be careful bro.
It’s amazing how far Vietnam has come from such a scary terrifying place to live during the time of the Vietnam War, which wasn’t that long ago, to such a beautiful attraction in such a short time. That place literally used to be hell only just years ago
Thanks for your empathy! 🙏
I think most places are "terrifying" during active wars. I wouldn't call that an accurate representation of a country
It was the USA that destroyed the country.
Not long ago? Half the century?
What an awesome travelogue thanks so much for sharing your experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. You make me want to go there!
Amazing video. Very useful as a guide.
Thanks very much for taking the time and effort!
Creating an e-book is such an amazing idea. Thank you for guiding us around Saigon!
Ritu Makhija Thanks for the feedback Ritu. I'm trying out these smaller style ebooks, so glad you like them.
Ritu Makhija You're pretty.
Worldly Beauty nadea...pich
My ex-girlfriend's uncle drove me around this city few years ago. It was like a small tour so I wasn't able to see a lot, but still I can say it was a beautiful city.
Nice video - thanks for sharing this amazing city :)
Vietnam has come along way and im impressed with what i saw on this clip :) - well done and good luck with your travels :)
This video helped me a lot in my travel to Saigon. Now I already uploaded my video about my journey to the historical HCMC!❤️
Im in Vietnam ho chi minh right now. thank you for this video
Hi Mark! ^^ I really admire Vietnamese culture.❤ I plan to visit Saigon this summer. Which Vietnamese dish would you recommend?
Great ideas Mark! Appreciate the video. Will visit these places when I am there this Christmas.
You are very generous in offering your free Ebook! I’ll be using it as my city guide in Saigon. There are numerous things I’ve got to see. Thanks!
amazing expression from mark when he tastes the food
Besides, you can join the show called Amazing Viet Show on Cach Mang Thang 8 st. It's a very very great thing need to experience.
Been there, amazing place to visit.
Loved all of the attractions mentioned, will definitely need to visit most of these in the first few days!
Those were very beautiful and interesting places to see . The post office looked like a place I 'd love to see. I skipped on seeing Saigon when I visiting Vietnam but only because of my two week time limit there. I don't want to rush thru a city just to say I've been there. Now I'm thinking about heading back to Southeast Asia and I want to see Saigon. And I also want to say - the people of Vietnam are so very welcoming and charming. this video was really fantastic Mr. Mark !
Another great video, thanks for sharing it!
darrenb3 Thanks for watching
thank you for your recommendations! I will be heading there this February for the first time so this was very useful
there is one thing I'd like to comment and that is about the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden. Please avoid going to these areas and invest your money into donating to organisations that can rescue these poor babies. Even visiting these botanical gardens, you're still keeping that place alive. Zoos should be used for rehabilitation areas NOT for human amusement and entertainment ALONE!!
It's disgusting to see these animals suffer in such a confinement and not cared for by experts.
Mark, I have to say, that was one of your best videos. Loved it.
Awesome as usual Mark. I am heading over there next week and was looking for things to do during the day. Spoilt for choice now!
How about visiting outside Saigon, Like Chu-Chi and Tay-Ninh, and where I was in 1967, Dau-tang... Thank you...
I'm born and raised in Saigon ,then left there when I'm 21.
Great times to be had in and around downtown Saigon. So many places to visit as you have shown us. I especially love the many street foods available everywhere. I can't wait to return. I usually visit Lai Thieu, Binh Duong as well...
I was in in Saigon last december 26 2018 and also January 2019. I love the night market and its food street.
i want to go back so bad to see my family😭😭 it was o fun i went to almost everywhere u went to
another thing to do is trying to cross the streets in saigon without getting hit and killed
Minh Nguyen Ha, yes, I'm glad I survived!
I'm native here in Saigon and very scared of getting across the streets too :))
@@nicolasdevalestone3085 omg yes!!! Hahaha me and my friends are always careful when crossing the road
Nguyen Hoang Tam The comment above was only meant the traffic in Saigon is too busy and looks dangerous for tourists just trying to cross the streets, they are afraid get hit and killed (by motorbikes or cars). They said nothing about Vietnamese people dear!
I think you should call it Ho Chi Minh City because it is the original name of the city.
Love Vietnam from China 🇨🇳❤️🇻🇳So amazing country , people are very kind.
Thanks for posting Mark! Heading there in 2 weeks. Very informative.
Well done Mark! The Vietnamese government's tourism department should pay you big bucks for producing such an outstanding video, making people want to go to Saigon!
Vietnam land of food, history, and just food
try the duck embryo.. normal food is too mainstream.
You shouldnt say that..
Napalm
what a great video! Thank you so much for your love! I'm so happy! You rock!
Excellent video, off to Saigon next week. Really good to see the places in the guides books and get a feel for them. Good information too. Thanks
Pretty cool
Thanks for the E-book and the guide into Saigon. You should go to Hong Kong and make a video of things to do in Hong Kong. I've always wanted to go and I think you would do a magnificent job of showing around Hong Kong.
Gilbert Segura You're welcome Gilbert. Got a few videos of Hong Kong coming up soon.
E-book is no longher available
Thank you for bringing our country to the world. We love you so much!
GREAT video! Fantastic idea to have the names and PRICES of every place you featured. Keep up the good work and I think I am going to check out the Migrationology website since this video was so well organized.