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Things to see in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam): 39 places and when to go

Ho Chi Minh City is a major city in Vietnam with around 5,314,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Museums and art (12), Temples (10). The best known are Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. The best time to come is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Vietnam · 10.782, 106.6931
Population
About 5,314,000
Places
39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (16) · Museums and art (12) · Temples (10) · With kids (4) · Architecture (4) · Food and drink (2)
Best time
February to April and October to November.
Also possible
December to January and May to September.
Nearest airport
SGN Ho Chi Minh City, 6.1 km as the crow flies

What to see in Ho Chi Minh City

The places in and around Ho Chi Minh City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

When to go to Ho Chi Minh City

The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible11:26
  2. FebBest time11:39
  3. MarBest time11:56
  4. AprBest time12:14
  5. MayPossible12:30
  6. JunPossible12:38
  7. JulPossible12:34
  8. AugPossible12:21
  9. SepPossible12:03
  10. OctBest time11:45
  11. NovBest time11:30
  12. DecPossible11:22

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. In February, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Ho Chi Minh City

The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN, Ho Chi Minh City), 6.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Vietnam, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Ho Chi Minh City?

The best known: Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City Hall. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

February to April and October to November; also possible: December to January and May to September. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22.

How do you get to Ho Chi Minh City?

The nearest main airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), 6.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ho Chi Minh City as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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