Going to the movies is practically a national pastime in Vietnam. Locals flock to every major homegrown release, breaking box-office figures in the process, and while international films are routinely censored, that doesn’t stop the crowds from turning up in their droves. 

So, you’ve seen all the top spots and famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, but what about the hidden gems? We share ten amazing secret spots that you’ve got to see in Saigon.

As a communist country, Vietnam isn’t always the easiest place to find publicly displayed art, especially modern or controversial work. However, the country seems to be changing – and Ho Chi Minh City is leading the way. Here are some of the best places to see public art in the city.

Ho Chi Minh City may be full of traffic, crowded and hot. But there’s much more to it than these generalisations. Being patient with the Vietnamese city will lead you to temples

Going to the movies is practically a national pastime in Vietnam. Locals flock to every major homegrown release, breaking box-office figures in the process, and while international films are routinely censored, that doesn’t stop the crowds from turning up in their droves. 

So, you’ve seen all the top spots and famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, but what about the hidden gems? We share ten amazing secret spots that you’ve got to see in Saigon.

As a communist country, Vietnam isn’t always the easiest place to find publicly displayed art, especially modern or controversial work. However, the country seems to be changing – and Ho Chi Minh City is leading the way. Here are some of the best places to see public art in the city.

Ho Chi Minh City may be full of traffic, crowded and hot. But there’s much more to it than these generalisations. Being patient with the Vietnamese city will lead you to temples

Going to the movies is practically a national pastime in Vietnam. Locals flock to every major homegrown release, breaking box-office figures in the process, and while international films are routinely censored, that doesn’t stop the crowds from turning up in their droves. 

So, you’ve seen all the top spots and famous landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, but what about the hidden gems? We share ten amazing secret spots that you’ve got to see in Saigon.

As a communist country, Vietnam isn’t always the easiest place to find publicly displayed art, especially modern or controversial work. However, the country seems to be changing – and Ho Chi Minh City is leading the way. Here are some of the best places to see public art in the city.

Ho Chi Minh City may be full of traffic, crowded and hot. But there’s much more to it than these generalisations. Being patient with the Vietnamese city will lead you to temples

Lights. Neon lights. Flashing neon lights. In Ho Chi Minh City, there’s a street for that. One of the most odd yet strangely endearing aspects of Vietnam’s largest urban center is the number of shops and storefronts that line the boulevards

Whether you’re on the pursuit for a veg-only spot, need a place to simultaneously satisfy both carnivore and herbivore, or are simply looking for healthier alternatives to the typical meat-focused dish, this list has got you covered. Check out the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City challenges the Asian powerhouses of Bangkok and Singapore as one of the most exciting cities in Southeast Asia. From pan-Asian fusion to the traditional Vietnamese Pho, we discover the top 15 restaurants that this dynamic city has to offer.

One of the best ways to learn about a new country and its culture is to explore local recipes, and there’s no better way to become well-versed with a new cuisine than to make it yourself. Here are the top five cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City for you to learn about southern Vietnamese cuisine.

Whether you’re on the pursuit for a veg-only spot, need a place to simultaneously satisfy both carnivore and herbivore, or are simply looking for healthier alternatives to the typical meat-focused dish, this list has got you covered. Check out the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City challenges the Asian powerhouses of Bangkok and Singapore as one of the most exciting cities in Southeast Asia. From pan-Asian fusion to the traditional Vietnamese Pho, we discover the top 15 restaurants that this dynamic city has to offer.

One of the best ways to learn about a new country and its culture is to explore local recipes, and there’s no better way to become well-versed with a new cuisine than to make it yourself. Here are the top five cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City for you to learn about southern Vietnamese cuisine.

Whether you’re on the pursuit for a veg-only spot, need a place to simultaneously satisfy both carnivore and herbivore, or are simply looking for healthier alternatives to the typical meat-focused dish, this list has got you covered. Check out the 10 best vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City challenges the Asian powerhouses of Bangkok and Singapore as one of the most exciting cities in Southeast Asia. From pan-Asian fusion to the traditional Vietnamese Pho, we discover the top 15 restaurants that this dynamic city has to offer.

One of the best ways to learn about a new country and its culture is to explore local recipes, and there’s no better way to become well-versed with a new cuisine than to make it yourself. Here are the top five cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City for you to learn about southern Vietnamese cuisine.

The Vietnam War or American War as it’s known here in Vietnam, raged for nearly two decades, sending over two million American soldiers to serve overseas.

There are few tourist attractions as iconic as the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City. The church hosts a flock of new tourists every day who come to marvel at its colonial grandeur, while locals busily set up makeshift stations to sell local crafts and treats to passersby. 

The Vietnam War or American War as it’s known here in Vietnam, raged for nearly two decades, sending over two million American soldiers to serve overseas.

There are few tourist attractions as iconic as the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City. The church hosts a flock of new tourists every day who come to marvel at its colonial grandeur, while locals busily set up makeshift stations to sell local crafts and treats to passersby. 

Whether you’re heading out for a first date, or you’re taking your special someone out for a long overdue night of romance, Ho Chi Minh City has thousands of bars, restaurants and events competing for your time and money.

In the last few years, as Ho Chi Minh City has grown and evolved, there is no doubt that some of its culture has been lost along the way. Where generation-old Pho shops once sat, Western fast food joints now loom large.

From bustling markets and traditional handicraft villages, to Buddhist pagodas and Vietnamese art performances, Ho Chi Minh City’s District 6 has much to offer the curious traveler.

Whether you’re heading out for a first date, or you’re taking your special someone out for a long overdue night of romance, Ho Chi Minh City has thousands of bars, restaurants and events competing for your time and money.

In the last few years, as Ho Chi Minh City has grown and evolved, there is no doubt that some of its culture has been lost along the way. Where generation-old Pho shops once sat, Western fast food joints now loom large.

From bustling markets and traditional handicraft villages, to Buddhist pagodas and Vietnamese art performances, Ho Chi Minh City’s District 6 has much to offer the curious traveler.

Whether you’re heading out for a first date, or you’re taking your special someone out for a long overdue night of romance, Ho Chi Minh City has thousands of bars, restaurants and events competing for your time and money.

In the last few years, as Ho Chi Minh City has grown and evolved, there is no doubt that some of its culture has been lost along the way. Where generation-old Pho shops once sat, Western fast food joints now loom large.

From bustling markets and traditional handicraft villages, to Buddhist pagodas and Vietnamese art performances, Ho Chi Minh City’s District 6 has much to offer the curious traveler.