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As the largest economic - cultural - tourist center in the country, Ho Chi Minh City has countless entertainment attractions, famous delicacies and beautiful check-in locations.

As the largest economic - cultural - tourist center in the country, Ho Chi Minh City has countless entertainment attractions, famous delicacies and beautiful check-in locations. If you are ready, let's explore with Vietjet all about Ho Chi Minh City travel guide in this article.

1. Where should you go when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City? Suggested check-in locations in Ho Chi Minh City that make young people crazy

Places like Notre Dame Cathedral, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Independence Palace, Anh Sao Bridge, Cu Chi Tunnels... are surely extremely famous and familiar to you. Here are a few emerging places to hang out in Ho Chi Minh City to help you take a beautiful set of photos.

  • Japan Tow n: Possessing Japanese-style shops, the alleys on Thai Van Lung - Le Thanh Ton streets are fondly called Japan Town. This is both a bustling place for entertainment and dining, as well as a source of inspiration for impressive, unique and strange photos for young people.
  • Cafe apartment 42 Nguyen Hue : Located next to Nguyen Hue walking street, open from 9 - 10pm daily. The apartment complex is a collection of unique business apartments, decorated in an old, antique style. The shops all have space for virtual living, and check-in is free, you only need to pay for drinks. After checking in at the apartment, you can conveniently walk through the walking street, isn't that great?
  • Lost in Hong Kong beer alley : Open from 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next morning, Lost in Hong Kong beer alley attracts young people with virtual living corners imbued with Hong Kong style in the 90s, along with super delicious beers and cocktails. If you want to explore Saigon at night, come try this beer alley.
  • Snow Town Amusement Area : Only costs about 150,000/person and you can admire the romantic snowfall scene and chilly atmosphere right in the heart of the city. Snow Town also has many other separate areas to meet the dining, entertainment, event and photography needs of visitors.

Reading books, enjoying coffee, and taking beautiful photos: Book Street is a place to hang out in Ho Chi Minh City that you should not miss.

2. The rich and unique cuisine of Ho Chi Minh City

It's no exaggeration to call Ho Chi Minh City a "culinary paradise", with both regional dishes and no shortage of unique dishes.

In the morning, you can eat Ba Ut porridge - Co Giang street, Huynh Hoa bread - Pham Ngu Lao street or Dimsum Tien Phat - authentic Chinese dishes in District 5. At noon you can try Ba Ghien broken rice - Phu Nhuan, Ut Le crab noodle soup - To Hien Thanh street or enjoy a luxurious meal at Oriental Pearl restaurant on the 66th floor of Landmark 81. In the evening, you must definitely try Duong Tu Giang hotpot street - full of toppings in the district 5, The Boys seafood buffet in Go Vap, or simple but nutritious with Bac Thao egg crab soup at Tan Dinh market...

When traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy broken rice anywhere: from luxury restaurants to popular shops.

3. Traveling in Ho Chi Minh City: how to get around?

3.1. Going to Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi

The distance between Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City by air is about 1190km, and there are many suitable forms of travel between these two cities.

  • By motorbike or self-driving ca r: If traveling by road, the distance will be about 1726km. It is important to note that you need to travel at the correct speed and lane, as well as carry all documents and comply with road traffic laws to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
  • By train : North - South railway, also known as Thong Nhat railway, starts at Hanoi station and ends in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon station). This railway stretches from North to South, passing through many beautiful landscapes in Hue, Da Nang, Phu Yen,... so this will be an interesting choice for those who want to see the scenery. Ticket price ranges from 700,000 - 1,000,000/trip.
  • Traveling by plane : This is definitely the type chosen by most people, helping to save time and energy with a duration of only about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Vietjet is operating many flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

3.2. Going to Ho Chi Minh City from other provinces

Nowadays, there are many forms of transportation to get to Ho Chi Minh City. Tourists from all over can choose to drive by motorbike or car; You can also take a bus or train; Or go by plane for quick and easy travel.

Currently, Vietjet Airlines offers flights from all Northern and Southern provinces to Ho Chi Minh City, with many promotional programs and opportunities to "hunt" for 0 VND tickets, please follow and book flight tickets. at Vietjet to get the best price for your trip.

4. Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, where should you stay?

The system of motels and hotels in Ho Chi Minh City is extremely diverse and rich, you should carefully choose a comfortable and suitable place for yourself. Places near the city center may be more expensive, but in return they have a good security system and are also very convenient for sightseeing and eating at nearby locations. Places in the suburbs will be cheaper, but in return it will take more time to get to famous entertainment areas.

4.1. Top luxury hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Renaissance Riverside Hotel SaiGon : A 5-star hotel with sweeping views of the Saigon River, and located next to famous tourist attractions in Saigon. There is also a duo of restaurants, Kabin and Viet Kitchen, ready to serve Chinese dishes and local specialties. Reference price from 2,400,000 VND/night.
  • Hotel Des Arts SaiGon MGallery : With a romantic, charming and modern style, this hotel is quite famous in the MGallery system. Besides good room service and 5-star service, this place is also a miniature museum, unique from other hotels. Reference price from 2,000,000 VND/night.
  • Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 : Is the tallest building in Vietnam, owning a bar, gym, outdoor swimming pool... You can also buy tickets to the Landmark 81 observatory to admire the panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City. Tickets to the observatory are about 300,000/person.

4.2. Top unique homestays not to be missed when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Nap Saigon : Located in Da Kao ward, district 1, convenient to go to other entertainment locations. This place has a minimalist space and is full of old breath but is also very comfortable and liberal. Price from 510,000 VND/night.
  • Little House homestay - studio: Like its name, this place is described as "a quiet little house in the heart of District 1". This is also an ideal stop for food lovers, because around it are countless delicious restaurants in Saigon that will make you fall in love. Price from 300,000/night.
  • Le Bleu Saigon : Belongs to a famous homestay chain spanning Hanoi, Da Lat and Tam Dao. Le Bleu provides a relaxing space to rest and temporarily put aside worries. Price from 650,000 VND/night.

5. Good pocket tips for a more perfect trip to Ho Chi Minh City

The rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City is often sudden and wet, which will affect your mood for fun. So for this city, the ideal time to travel is from December to April next year. This is the dry season, the weather is clear, the clouds are white, very suitable for walking on the streets in eye-catching clothes.

On cool, sunny days, you can experience the river bus to fully see the beauty of the city

Above is the necessary information for a trip to Ho Chi Minh City. As a city named after Uncle Ho, Ho Chi Minh City is always beautiful and welcoming to us. Don't hesitate any longer, put on your backpack with Vietjet and travel to Ho Chi Minh City right away.