1. Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city and the economic heart of the country, known for its energy, density, and constant movement. It blends modern skyscrapers with historic districts, colonial architecture, and neighborhoods that still feel very local. For many travelers, it’s the main gateway to South Vietnam and a key starting point for exploring the region.
Best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City:

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to understand how the underground tunnel network was used during the Vietnam War just outside Ho Chi Minh City.

See Ho Chi Minh City’s French colonial history through landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Opera House, and City Hall.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a motorbike with a sightseeing tour, local culture tour, or a motorbike street food tour.

Visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the Vietnam War from a South Vietnamese perspective.

Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City nightlife around rooftop bars, live music venues, Bui Vien Street, and late-night local eateries.

