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Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh: Area Guide for Visitors

TLDR District 1 is the best area for first-time visitors – all the major sights, best food access, and transport connections are here. District 3 is quieter with better food prices and a more local atmosphere. District 7 (Phu My Hung) suits expats and long-stay visitors. The backpacker area around Pham Ngu Lao has theContinue reading "Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh: Area Guide for Visitors"

Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh: A Local\’s Guide

TLDR Ho Chi Minh City has enough to fill a week without repeating anything. The War Remnants Museum is the most impactful sight in the city (40,000 VND entry). The Reunification Palace tells the story of how the war ended. Ben Thanh Market is the tourist market; Cho Lon in District 5 is the realContinue reading "Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh: A Local\’s Guide"

Ben Thanh Market Guide: What to Buy, How to Bargain, and When to Go

The complete Ben Thanh Market guide: when to visit, what to buy, how to bargain, and where to eat in and around this iconic Saigon landmark.