Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

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Local name: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Settled: 1698Population: 3.47 mil.Area: 809.48 mi²Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 10°46'41"N, 106°41'56"E
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Ho Chi Minh City Top Attractions

Ho Chi Minh City Attractions - What to See and Explore

Ho Chi Minh City offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Ben Thanh Market. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Ho Chi Minh City by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Temple

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    Chùa Bà Thiên Hậu

    Quận 5, Ho Chi Minh CityChinese-style temple built in 1760
    TemplePhường 11
  • giac lam pagoda ho chi minh city

    Giác Lâm Pagoda

    Quận Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City
    TempleBuddhist architecturePhường 10
  • xa loi pagoda ho chi minh city

    Xá Lợi Pagoda

    Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh CityBuddhist pagoda with a unique history
    TempleBuddhist architecturePhường 7
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    Vạn Hạnh Zen Temple

    Quận 11, Ho Chi Minh City
    TempleBuddhist architecturePhường 15
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    Quan Âm Pagoda

    Quận 5, Ho Chi Minh City
    TempleBuddhist architectureSacred and religious sitesPhường 12
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Neighbourhood

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    District 5

    Quận 5, Ho Chi Minh City
    NeighbourhoodPhường 9
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    Bình Thạnh District

    Quận Bình Thạnh, Ho Chi Minh City
    NeighbourhoodPhường 25
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    Thủ Thiêm

    Quận 2, Ho Chi Minh City
    NeighbourhoodThủ Thiêm
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    District 1

    Quận Bình Tân, Ho Chi Minh City
    NeighbourhoodTân Tạo
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    District 3

    Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh City
    NeighbourhoodPhường 9
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Sacred and religious sites

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    Jade Emperor Pagoda

    Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh CityBustling temple with a tortoise pond
    PagodaSacred and religious sitesĐa Kao
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    Xá Lợi Pagoda

    Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh CityBuddhist pagoda with a unique history
    TempleBuddhist architecturePhường 7
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    Tân Định Church

    Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh CityCatholic church with a pink facade
    ChurchSacred and religious sitesPhường 8
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    Quan Âm Pagoda

    Quận 5, Ho Chi Minh City
    TempleBuddhist architectureSacred and religious sitesPhường 12
  • chua vinh nghiem ho chi minh city

    Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm

    Quận 3, Ho Chi Minh City
    TempleBuddhist architectureSacred and religious sitesPhường 7
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Ho Chi Minh City – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Ho Chi Minh City, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Roller Coaster, Chùa Hội Khánh, Christ of Vũng Tàu (Vung Tau).

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  • chua hoi khanh14 milesN
  • christ of vung tau vung tau41 milesSE
  • bai truoc vung tau39 milesSE
  • ward 2 vung tau40 milesSE

Best Time To Visit Ho Chi Minh City

Learn when is the best time to travel to Ho Chi Minh City weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, March, April, July and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June, July, September and October.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 15 min.

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Best Ways to Experience the City

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Ho Chi Minh City?

What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January, March, April, July and December. The air temperature in this location remains at a similar level throughout the year.

Where to next? Visit ho chi minh Hồ Chí Minh region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Vietnam.