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Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam · SGN
Motorbike rivers, war history, and street food past midnight.
About
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the most populous city and centrally-governed city of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is the Saigon River.
Known for
- affordability · world class
- dining · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- historical · good
- shopping · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan90°F4d wet
- Feb93°F4d wet
- Mar95°F5d wet
- Apr94°F12d wet
- May92°F26d wet
- Jun89°F27d wet
- Jul87°F29d wet
- Aug88°F29d wet
- Sep87°F30d wet
- Oct87°F27d wet
- Nov87°F19d wet
- Dec88°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Ho Chi Minh/Saigon Zero Tourist Food TourFrom $55 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Eat Like a Local: Saigon Michelin-selected Street Food by scooterFrom $16 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Saigon Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By scooter with StudentFrom $23 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By MotorbikeFrom $32 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Vegan Walking Tour in Saigon Discover Hidden FlavorsFrom $40 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local InstructorFrom $16 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), about 1.6 mi away.
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