District 8 Travel Guide
Ho Chi Minh City
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
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
Top hotels in District 8
Caravelle Saigon
"The rooms with SIGNATURE LOUNGE was wonderful to pay extra for. The one gripe i did have was that every time i walked in to the lounge area, i was asked if i was on the wrong floor or was after the rooftop bar. I was made to feel that i didn't belong until i told the staff my room number. Staff have ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
"Kind staff and amazing property"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Nikko Saigon
"good！"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Rex Hotel
"It’s near of opera house. Walkable of takashima department store. And Saigon square."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
"Ok"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
"Room is clean but the property is not in a reasonably new condition."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Ha Chuong Hoi Quan Pagoda while in the area.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine and Hoa Binh Theater.
Binh Tan
Binh Tan might not have many top sights, but Aeon Mall Binh Tan and Dam Sen Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Galaxy Nguyen Du are top sights worth seeing.
District 8 Travel Guide
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- Visit Bình Chánh
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- Visit District 10
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- Visit District 2
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- Visit District 5
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- Visit Go Vap
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Visit Hoc Mon
- Visit Linh Trung IEPZ
- Visit Little Japan
- Visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Visit Nguyen Thai Binh
- Visit Nha Be
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- Visit Tan Binh
- Visit Tân Phong
- Visit Tan Phu
- Visit Tan Thuan Dong
- Visit Thao Dien
- Visit Thu Duc
- Visit Trung Chánh
- Ho Chi Minh City Holidays
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- Independence Palace
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon Skydeck
- Saigon South
- Saigon Square
- Tao Dan Park
- War Remnants Museum
