Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
23 curated spots from Ho Chi Minh City itineraries
Activities & Attractions
12 curated experiences
Bitexco Financial Tower Skydeck
Elevator to 49th floor for 360° city views and sleek architecture shots; 15-min walk.
1h · $10
Bach Dang Wharf Riverside
Relax by Saigon River with modern skyline views for sunset photos; Grab 10 min from mall.
1h 15m · Free
Ben Thanh Market
Explore stalls for vegan fruits, nuts, and local vibes; focus on outer edges for photos, stick to known vegan vendors.
1h 30m · $5-10
Ben Thanh Market & Shopping
Street market for local food stalls and modern boutiques nearby; focus on silk scarves, coffee; photography from upper walkways.
1h 45m · $20-40
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Explore 250 km of wartime tunnel network. Experience includes crawling through authentic tunnels, viewing traps and bunkers, tapioca root tasting (VC's wartime food), optional shooting range, rice paper workshop, and lacquer art studio visit. Maximum 20 people per group for intimate experience.
5h · $40–70 per person
Fine Arts Museum
Browse modern Vietnamese art in a clean colonial-modern building; photo-friendly galleries, 10-min walk.
1h 30m · $2
FPM Fine Arts Gallery
Contemporary Vietnamese art exhibits; photography allowed indoors; best angles from upper floors.
1h 15m · $5
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Stroll the sleek pedestrian boulevard with fountains, modern sculptures, and evening lights for relaxed people-watching and photos.
1h 30m · Free
Opera House Exterior
Photo the elegant modern-colonial facade and gardens; quick stop, no interior needed.
45m · Free
Saigon Central Mosque
Visit this elegant mosque with clean domes and arches; respectful outer photos, 10-min walk from street.
45m · Free
Takashimaya Mall
Explore upscale modern mall for clean design photos and light shopping; AC, 10-min walk.
1h 30m · Free
Tao Dan Park Hike
Easy 1-2km shaded trails through gardens; wear sneakers, low fitness level; 8:30-10 AM for cool temps and golden light.
1h 30m · FreeRestaurants & Food
11 local favorites
Be An Vegetarian Café
Cozy AC spot with vegan Vietnamese breakfast like pho, banh mi, and smoothies; order vegan pho or fresh spring rolls.
1h · $8-12 per person
De Tham Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegetarian Food
Vegan-friendly Vietnamese with pho, rice dishes; specify vegan for fresh herb plates, 8-min walk.
1h · $10-16 per person
Filthy Vegan
100% vegan Western-Viet fusion like burgers, pizzas; order vegan hotdog or pizza, 10-min walk.
1h 15m · $12-20 per person
Hai's Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegan Food
Vegan Vietnamese gems like stir-fries, soups; order vegan bun cha, 7-min walk.
1h · $11-17 per person
Hoang's Kitchen - Vietnamese Cuisine & Vegan Food
Highly rated spot with vegan Vietnamese like spring rolls, curries, pho; order mock meat dishes, Grab 10 min from Bitexco.
1h 15m · $12-18 per person
Ivegan Supershop Ben Thanh
Clean cafe with vegan bowls, sandwiches, and smoothies; try vegan banh mi or poke bowl, 10-min walk.
1h · $10-15 per person
La Moi Plant-Based Restaurant
All-vegan deli with Vietnamese brunch like congee, salads; try plant-based banh xeo, 5-min walk from hotel.
1h · $9-14 per person
Riverside Restaurant in Cu Chi or Return Transit to HCMC
Many Cu Chi tours include lunch (check booking details). If not, stop at a small local restaurant near the tunnel exit for grilled fish, fresh spring rolls, or com tam (broken rice). Simple, fresh, authentic.
1h · $8–15 per person
ST25 by KOTO
Vegan Vietnamese rice bowls, salads; try vegan com tam, 10-min Grab from hotel.
1h · $10-15 per person
The Deck Saigon
Riverside modern fusion with pho and fresh pastries; book ahead for terrace seating.
1h 15m · $40-60 per person
The Lounge - Sheraton Saigon
Upscale Vietnamese fusion with wine tasting flights; order pho and regional wines.
1h 30m · $50-80 per personMore on Ho Chi Minh City
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