See the top landmarks
Walk down Đồng Khởi street to acquaint yourself with the Notre Dame Cathedral, the city's Central Post Office, and the Saigon Opera House. On a more local level, Bến Thành Market and the Jade Emperor Pagoda are worth a visit.
Shop small boutiques
Around District 1, a host of old apartments and former office buildings have been repurposed as shopping centres. Decades-old buildings such as 22 Lý Tự Trọng...
Banh mi—a Vietnamese baguette stuffed with meat and veggie—is the most popular street food in Vietnam. You can find Banh mi stalls on every street in Ho Chi Minh City.
A basic Banh mi may include mayo, pâté, Vietnamese ham, jambon, pickles, cucumber, spring onion, cilantro, chili, and soy sauce.
However, that's not the only combination for Banh mi. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can also enjoy Banh mi with...
Located opposite Notre Dame, Central Post Office is an iconic building built during the French colonial period. As it still operates as a post office, you can send the customary postcard from here.
A couple of souvenir stores have unique souvenirs that you cannot find at other places, so you should buy some gifts if you’d like to.
Opening hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
See the top landmarks
Walk down Đồng Khởi street to acquaint yourself with the Notre Dame Cathedral, the city's Central Post Office, and the Saigon Opera...
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