Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality Types of activities Where to stay [Ho Chi Minh Municipality travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.dx959752201732198400) ![hotel de ville de Hô Chi Minh au Viet Nam ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/959752201732198400/3a1b65ce-72b7-4da0-9807-f26bb2590179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![hotel de ville de Hô Chi Minh au Viet Nam ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/959752201732198400/3a1b65ce-72b7-4da0-9807-f26bb2590179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Didn't know what to expect for a water puppet show. And iT turned out to be quite unique and interesting. The show was in Vietnamese language using their traditional songs and instruments. Worth a visit in HCM!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/99e5b684-fb37-456d-92c3-0126728eb07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of Saigon from skyjack](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/3c6f644a-6a73-43b0-91d8-946081ed2d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This cathedral is located right in the middle of historical buildings in Saigon. Across the road is the General Post Office.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/ded20a0a-bdba-4705-a46c-f3fd13fdb7d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Ben Thanh Market Bến Thành Market is the oldest surviving market in Ho Chi Minh City and one of Vietnam’s top destinations. It is a must-see for anyone visiting this 300-year-old city. Explore the colorful stalls and buy food, souvenirs and clothing from the local vendors. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ben-Thanh-Market-District-1.d6229744.Attraction) ![Ben Thanh Market featuring signage and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/57adec40-3ef8-4480-8e24-85691ff6cbb0.jpg) ### 2\. Dong Khoi Street Spend a day on busy Dong Khoi Street and hunt for luxury items in grand department stores, eat in classy cafés and marvel at beautiful examples of 19th-century architecture. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dong-Khoi-Street-District-1.d6256310.Attraction) ![Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256310/27bbd203-040a-4bc0-8e41-5aae9d891e1f.jpg) ### 3\. Pham Ngu Lao Street For cheap meals, accommodation and markets in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, look no further than Pham Ngu Lao. It is known by Vietnamese locals as “khu tay ba lo”, which translates to “Backpacker’s area.” If you are a traveler on a budget, Pham Ngu Lao is the place to be. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pham-Ngu-Lao-Street-District-1.d6256328.Attraction) ![Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256328/ef923317-a049-4a89-87be-355fe43581e8.jpg) ### 4\. Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is Vietnam’s largest zoo and one of the oldest zoos in the world. The park is home to more than a hundred species of plants and animals. Visit the creatures that call this place home or enjoy a peaceful walk through the fragrant gardens. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saigon-Zoo-And-Botanic-Garden-District-1.d6115762.Attraction) ![Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden which includes zoo animals and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115762/ff46bdd0-a50e-450f-91cd-47e1eafb1e72.jpg) ### 5\. Back Beach Lie back and relax on Back Beach, considered by many to be Vung Tau’s most beautiful long stretch of sand. Swim in the warm waters and learn to ride the waves with a kite surfing or windsurfing lesson. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Back-Beach-Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.d6115856.Attraction) ![Back Beach featuring a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115856/04d7483e-463d-430d-a517-d95f5ff2ad1e.jpg) ### 6\. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House Whether you are a cultural enthusiast or simply appreciate beautiful architecture, the Saigon Opera House is a sight not to be missed. Also known as The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, this gleaming white landmark is a visual reminder that Saigon was the capital of French Indochina at the turn of the 20th century. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Opera-House-District-1.d6115760.Attraction) ![Opera House featuring night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115760/e3d30ec8-c7ca-4fdd-abf3-cc2488f8d55d.jpg) ## What to do in Ho Chi Minh Municipality --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/dd83c9c1-3577-4501-a3f3-f59079e60528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ben Thanh Market 4/5(119 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ben-Thanh-Market-District-1.d6229744.Attraction) ![Aerial view of downtown Ho Chi Minh City and the illuminated Bui Vien party street at night, Vietnam.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634141441227/5ff78c4e-2fd4-4348-8150-8865e8dd9fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bui Vien Walking Street 4/5(80 reviews) You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bui-Vien-Walking-Street-District-1.d553248634141441227.Attraction) ![Ho Tram Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219806/4801722a-d63c-4e86-92f2-c06d77071eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ho Tram Beach 4.5/5(3 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ho Tram Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Phuoc Thuan. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Tram-Beach-Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.d6219806.Attraction) ![Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256310/27bbd203-040a-4bc0-8e41-5aae9d891e1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dong-Khoi-Street-District-1.d6256310.Attraction) ![Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256328/ef923317-a049-4a89-87be-355fe43581e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pham-Ngu-Lao-Street-District-1.d6256328.Attraction) ![Lion dance on lunar new year in saigon vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256606/7db0dd91-21ec-4c21-860a-c3cdad17ebcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Square 4/5(82 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saigon-Square-District-1.d6256606.Attraction) ![Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden which includes a park and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115762/8817cc8b-e40e-4d6f-ac6e-c841415223cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden 4/5(29 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saigon-Zoo-And-Botanic-Garden-District-1.d6115762.Attraction) ![Back Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115856/ae5304ae-d422-47c3-bf2d-178b11715f06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Back Beach 5/5(1 review) Bask in the sun at this long golden beach beside the South China Sea, where you can take a break from the noisy streets of Vung Tau. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Back-Beach-Ho-Chi-Minh-Municipality.d6115856.Attraction) ![Ho Chi Minh city skyline at night. Skyscrapers, apartment buildings. Saigon Skydeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998117840/cff938fb-acca-48d0-bcad-f945c389e6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Landmark 81 You can enjoy retail therapy at Landmark 81 during your visit to Ho Chi Minh City. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Landmark-81-Binh-Thanh.d553248635998117840.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Ho Chi Minh Municipality ![Guerrero](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252011/46035dde-b6e9-4a1b-9e0c-3551c15c9b16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### District 1 Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in District 1\. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and HCMC Museum, and jump on the metro at Opera House Station or Ben Thanh Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-District-1.dx6252011) ![Top view aerial of Mai Chi Tho road, Thu Thiem peninsula and center Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with development buildings, transportation, energy power infrastructure. View from District 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252038/7a5f8b2e-0cec-45d1-94ec-8cff3211c47f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-District-3.dx6252038) ![Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229744/2c437c3d-6b5a-4811-a9f4-0ea876c6cc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Ho Chi Minh City 4/5(153 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Check out top attractions like Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market, and jump on the metro at Ben Thanh Station or Opera House Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Downtown-Ho-Chi-Minh-City.dx553248633981712889) ![Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160940/01d08aaa-94b5-40e9-b0dd-4ed73b5900f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dong Khoi 4.5/5(93 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Dong Khoi. Check out Union Square or Vincom Center Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Opera House Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Dong-Khoi.dx6054379) ![Well worth doing the tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3140/f39d3840-0847-4e7f-b5d0-c3d2770af717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ben Thanh If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Ben-Thanh.dx553248635974586998) ![Beautiful scenery in the early sun of Khanh An Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam - little Japan in Saigon. Travel and landscape concept.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664688/667ec36a-2163-4264-8e66-ee02824b6dd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Little Japan 4/5(44 area reviews) Take time in Little Japan to visit attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Opera House Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Little-Japan.dx3000664688) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Ho Chi Minh Municipality ![Opera House which includes theatre scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115760/3a59a121-5307-4631-a704-3e5ebfdee133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ho Chi Minh City ![Long Hai Beach featuring tropical scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145725/cf70da1e-8a6f-4dfe-a41f-8c7049efabf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vung Tau ![Long Hai which includes a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054417/b358e518-72d7-416c-b8bc-378325fdf8d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Long Hai ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125120/e19b363c-a9cf-45d5-9796-c9af529c53ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Con Son ![Binh Thuan sunset sun down on top of the boat as if to sleep on the boat. I felt like the boat was carrying the sun in a very peaceful sleep.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156024/7ca89088-f93a-4522-9ac5-2341fe95adb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thuan An ![Fishing boats the river Han in Da Nang city, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222655/3e72c00a-8296-4bc1-b259-266fb051ccb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Phuoc Hai Fishing Village ![Phuoc Thuan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219806/4801722a-d63c-4e86-92f2-c06d77071eaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Phuoc Thuan ![peaceful view of the Sala monastery inside the sala cemetery, Long Thanh](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635924014163/93cd3c6b-a5d2-4fbf-8de8-01319dcc2933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Long Thanh ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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