Ho Chi Minh City
About Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam's largest city, a dynamic metropolis where modern skyscrapers stand alongside French colonial landmarks and bustling markets.
Before You Go
Daily Budget in Ho Chi Minh City
Budget
$30-50
per day
Comfort
$70-120
per day
Luxury
$180+
per day
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Top Spots in Ho Chi Minh City
Com Tam Ba Ghien
$ ~50K VNDThe suon (grilled pork chop) is the must-order
Must Order
The Workshop Coffee
$$ ~75K VND3rd floor has the best atmosphere, rooftop for views
Must Order
Send a postcard home from here - stamps available inside
Saigon Opera House
$$$ ~500K VNDBook AO Show or TEHE Show tickets in advance
AO Show is a stunning Vietnamese acrobatic performance
Food & Drinks in Ho Chi Minh City
Com Tam Ba Ghien
$ ~50K VNDThe suon (grilled pork chop) is the must-order
Must Order
Cafes
The Workshop Coffee
$$ ~75K VND3rd floor has the best atmosphere, rooftop for views
Must Order
Shin Coffee
$ ~45K VNDTry the phin (Vietnamese drip) coffee for authentic experience
Must Order
Cafe Apartment (42 Nguyen Hue)
$$ ~60K VNDEach floor has a different cafe. Try floors 3, 5, and 7 for best views
Must Order
Try a food tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
Basement food hall has excellent Japanese and Vietnamese food
Counterfeit goods. Negotiate prices.
Similar to Ben Thanh but less crowded and slightly better prices
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