Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
- Safety rating
- 7/10
- Best time to visit
- December–April (dry season). May–November is monsoon but rarely affects sightseeing much.
- Population
- 9.0M
Overview
Formerly Saigon, HCMC is Vietnam's economic powerhouse — a chaotic, exhilarating city of street food, war museums, French colonial architecture, and rooftop bars.
Top attractions
War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, Mekong Delta day trip
Getting around
Grab (ride-hailing) is the easiest way. Motorbike rental for the adventurous. Metro line 1 now operational.