{"id":2458,"date":"2024-05-07T18:24:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saigonstudenttour.com\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2024-05-07T18:24:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T18:24:23","slug":"10-things-to-see-and-do-in-ho-chi-minh-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sga.ho.webnow.us\/10-things-to-see-and-do-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to See and Do in Ho Chi Minh City"},"content":{"rendered":"I love the chaos here. It\u2019s a city with a billion things happening at once. Motorbikes, bicycles, cars, and rickshaws go wherever and whenever they please, and lots of street stands and market spill into the traffic lanes.<\/span>\n\nThe city has a lot to offer: wonderful shops, fantastic nightlife, and delicious food. After Hoi An, it is my second favorite city in Vietnam.<\/span>\n\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll find some interesting (and propagandaish museums like the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels.<\/span>\n\nThis travel guide to Ho Chi Minh will give you the best places to visit.<\/span>\n
1. Get lost in Chinatown<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nChinatown is a hive of activity and a maze of temples, restaurants, jade ornaments, and medicine shops. Aside from the sprawling Binh Tay Market, you\u2019ll find some fascinating temples in the area including the Chinese Chua Quan Am Temple and Cha Tam, a Catholic cathedral.<\/span>\n
2. Admire the Notre Dame Cathedral<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThe Notre Dame Cathedral is an imposing red brick building built between 1877 and 1883. The two towers in the front of the cathedral rise above visitors at nearly 58 meters tall while the neon-lit statue of the Virgin Mary is also an intriguing sight.<\/span>\n
3. See the Emperor Jade Pagoda<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThis temple was built in 1909 to honor the supreme Taoist god, Emperor Jade. It\u2019s one of the most impressive pagodas in Vietnam. The building is filled with intricate woodcarvings and statues of divinities and heroes, including Emperor Jade himself. The roof is also covered in detailed tile work showing characters from Buddhist and Taoist legends.<\/span>\n
4. Shop at the Ben Thanh Market<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThough this market in District 1 is crowded and rife with pickpockets, it is the ideal place to pick up some handicrafts or bargain souvenirs, or to try some traditional (and inexpensive) Vietnamese food. It\u2019s the largest market in Vietnam, so get lost in the chaos and enjoy it all.<\/span>\n
5. Escape to Can Gio Island<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThe Can Gio Island is popular with tourists and locals looking to escape the chaos of the city. The beaches here aren\u2019t mind-blowing like they are in Thailand but it\u2019s a cool place to relax and one of Vietnam\u2019s better islands. The island\u2019s monkey sanctuary and mangroves are great for wildlife fans. It\u2019s about a two-hour drive to get there and you can take the #75 bus from 23\/9 Park.<\/span>\n
6. Unwind in Twenty-Three September Park<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nIn the early morning and just after the work day is done, this park is packed with people exercising and playing games. Watch a Tai Chi class, play a game of badminton, or chat with one of the many students who hang out in the area.<\/span>\n
7. Visit Ba Thien Hau Temple<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nLocated in Chinatown, the Ba Thien Hau Temple is a Buddhist temple that was built in 1706 for the Chinese sea goddess, Mazu. It\u2019s believed she flies around on a cloud or a mat, rescuing people at sea. The outside of the temple doesn\u2019t look like much but the inside is filled with porcelain figures, and the roof is covered in colorful dioramas.<\/span>\n
8. Take a cooking class<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThere are many, many cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City. You can easily shop around. I recommend Saigon Cooking Class by Hoa Tuc because it is led by chefs that love combining classic and contemporary Vietnamese dishes. You can even combine your cooking class with a market tour. Tours here start from 909,000 VND ($39.50 USD), but you can find them for cheaper elsewhere.<\/span>\n
9. Take a food tour<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nIf you would rather not get hands on with your food, take a tour through Ho Chi Minh\u2019s best foodie neighborhoods. With Street Food Adventure Tours you will safely try lots of street food, including everything from rice vermicelli with BBQ pork to coconut juice and Vietnamese coffee (and more!). Tours are typically around 27\u00a0USD. Tour details<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n
10. Catch a show at the Opera House<\/span><\/h5>\n\"\"<\/a><\/span>\n\nThe Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the best-preserved examples of French colonial architecture in the country. It was built in 1897 for the opera but now also hosts lots of different performances, including ballet and Vietnamese traditional dances and plays. Check the website to see what\u2019s on during your visit.<\/span>\n\n \n

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