District 8
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Dong Khoi Street
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Things to do
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and VIP Speedboat Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Full-Day Trip with Lunch
Private Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho 1 Day
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Other neighborhoods around District 8
District 5
Travelers come to District 5 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while you're in town.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon South and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
District 3
Travelers come to District 3 for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like War Remnants Museum and Tao Dan Park while you're in town.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Saigon Square
- Dong Khoi Street
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- War Remnants Museum
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
- Medical University Hospital
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- An Dong Market
- Saigon River
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- The Cresent Mall
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Tan Son Nhat Market
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Union Square