The Best Backpacker Hostels In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City In Vietnam
Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City.
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5. Visit the War Remnants Museum
Pack your tissues if you’re visiting this Museum, which is home to devastating images of the American-Vietnamese war, taken by famous international photographers. A day here is an uncomfortable one and certain photos of innocent victims of war cannot fail to move you to tears. Perhaps the most shocking photos are those which portray the damage done by the American Weapon of War, the chemical known as ‘Agent Orange’.
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It is a must visit in Vietnam if you want to find out more about one of the most significant events of the twentieth century and see the story from the Vietnamese point of view. The museum is closed for lunch 12pm-1:30 pm and last entry is 4:30 pm. Entry costs 15,000 Vietnamese Dong and it’s an easily walkable distance from Pham Ngu Lao (the backpacker hotel hub). Read more about the history of the Vietnam War here.
6. Visit the Chinese Temples in Cholon
Here in Vietnam’s largest Chinatown, there are dozens of colourful Chinese Temples to be visited. Wander around, soak up the distinctive atmosphere and sample the delicious Chinese inspired street food.
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7. Visit the Jade Emperer Pagoda
Arguably one of the city’s most beautiful pieces of architecture, this Pagoda, locally known as ‘Phuoc Hai’, is definitely worth a look, for the intricate paintwork and clever detail. Built by the Cantonese in the 20th Century, the air is heavy with incense and the grounds are alive with worshippers.
8. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Another religious building of particular interest is the impressive Notre-Dame Basilica. Unsurprisingly enough, the cathedral was built by French colonists in the late 19th century. The facade of the building echoes quite closely its world-renowned namesake in Paris, though the Vietnamese twist features red-brick and two pointed bell towers perched on top of the familiar front.
9. Enjoy a Traditional Vietnamese Massage
Soothe those aching limbs after all that exploring of Ho Cho Minh City with a relaxing massage, performed by a professional blind masseur. The cost is around $15 USD for a full body massage.
10. Ride on a Xe Om!
Struggling to cross the road in Ho Chi Minh City? Well, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Hop on a ‘xe om’ (a motorbike to you and me) and whizz through the streets with the locals. The name translates roughly as ‘hugging machine’ and that’s certainly apt as you cling on to your driver for dear life, weaving through traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.
How to get to Ho Chi Minh City?
If you’re travelling to Vietnam then remember that unlike most other Southeast Asian countries, you will need to arrange a visa before you arrive. See our Visa Guide to South East Asia for more information about the Vietnam visa.
By Bicycle(!): Our partners Social Cycles offer a series of cycling adventures for responsible travellers including two options to cycle from Ho Chi Minh from Cambodia! Both the Phnom Penh to Saigon & Siem Reap to Saigon options will be a challenge for many of us. But then, life should be full of challenges! For those of you who aren’t quite up for this kind of adventure, I guess you could always travel…
By Plane: Cheap flights can be found via AirAsia and other budget Asian airlines from neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia. The airport, Tan Son Nhat, is Vietnam’s largest and has a regular bus service (the No. 152) which will drop you to Pham Ngu Lao or at the bus station close to Ben Thanh Market for a mere 4,000 Dong. Expect to pay another 4,000 VND for a seat for your bag!
By Train: If you are already exploring Vietnam, then an ‘express’ train can be caught from Hanoi, with five departures daily. Though this calls itself an ‘express’ service, it takes a minimum of 30 hours, so be sure to pick up a good read! (Or better, still, stop at various places along the way!)
Where to gonext?
Phnom Penh: If your Vietnamese adventure has run its course, then Cambodia’s capital is just a 6-hour bus ride away. This will set you back around 250,000 Dong.
Mui Ne: If you’re craving a beach on which to lounge having survived the traffic of Ho Chi Minh, then Mui Ne is the next logical step. Grab yourself a bus ticket which allows you to hop-on and hop-off wherever and whenever then travel the approx. 5 hours North to Mui Ne. (The bus ticket when we last checked cost $30 USD from north to south/south to north).
Dalat: Located in the mountains and dubbed by the French as the ‘Alps of Vietnam’, this peaceful town is the ideal location to test out an Easy Rider tour or rent yourself a bicycle and explore the nearby hills and waterfalls. It’s the perfect city break to escape the fumes of the city. Read more about the Easy Rider tour here in our article: 7 Epic Journeys in South East Asia.
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