5 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

There are many relaxing and awesome things to enjoy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Here are the 5 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City; spa treatments, go shopping, indulge in Vietnamese food, local watching and sample Vietnamese coffee.

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Spa Treatments

Love indulging in relaxing spa treatments? My friend, you have come to the perfect place.

Ho Chi Minh City has an abundance of spa hotels and the prices of treatments are dirt cheap. So cheap, you can have a spa treatment every day.

Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa is my favourite go-to destination. You’re greeted by a refreshing freshly squeezed juice after your treatment. Bliss!


Go shopping

Vietnam is one of the budget shopping capitals of the world. Quality of goods is better here than in other Asian countries. Just keep an eye out for fake items.

Saigon Square Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Saigon Square

Relaxing shopping trip to a mall? Go to one of the local shopping places such as Saigon Centre.

Into market shopping? Visit Saigon Square or the Ben Thanh Market. Abundance of items on offer, make sure you bargain for the best price.



Indulge in Vietnamese food

Vietnamese food lover? Whether you are after Pho Noodles, Vietnamese Spring rolls (Goi Cuon) or Banh Mi, you have endless dining options.


Local watching

Watching the locals is always an entertaining activity.

A sleeping local in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Watching the locals

Discovered this friendly local who was either tired from a late night out or sleeping on the job! 💤💤



Sample Vietnamese coffee

Coffee is a popular souvenir in Ho Chi Minh City. Buttery coffee blends are everywhere. Which ones will you take home?


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