Top Attractions in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) that you do not want to miss (Part 2)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is one of the largest tourist centers of Vietnam and has long played a very important role in the culture and economy of the country. The bustling modern city is the top destination for tourists as there are numerous tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings boast many impressive tourist destinations that you should not miss during your trip to the largest city in Vietnam. Here is the list of top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City that can be visited to have fun and explore.
11. Cu Chi Tunnels
Address 1: Phu Hiep Hamlet, Phu My Hung Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh CityAddress 2: Ben Dinh Hamlet, Nhuan Duc Commune, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:00
Entrance fee:
Ben Dinh Tunnels: 110,000 VND per person
Ben Duoc Tunnels: 90,000 VND per person
Escape the hustle of Saigon and visit Cu Chi Tunnels by joining Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour.
Stretching for over 220 km, Cu Chi Tunnels were an important Viet Cong base during the Vietnam War. When you are coming here, you will have a chance to discover an underground town, explore the fighting bunkers, dangerous booby traps, try shooting an AK47, M16 or machine guns and enjoy local special food such as steamed tapioca and hot tea which was the main food during the war.
The Cu Chi Tunnels tourist area consists of 2 parts that are 13 km apart: Ben Duoc Tunnels and Ben Dinh Tunnels. Nowadays, Cu Chi Tunnels has become one of southern Vietnam’s top destinations that you just cannot miss when visiting Ho Chi Minh City.
Escape the hustle of Saigon and visit Cu Chi Tunnels by joining Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour.
12. Saigon River
Saigon River is closely associated with the history of Ho Chi Minh City. Along the banks of the river are scattered the famous high-rise buildings and busy streets. You can take a boat to admire the romantic and peaceful atmosphere.
13. Artinus 3D Art Museum
Artinus 3D Art Museum is an interactive art gallery with an area of over 4,000 m², located in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh city. Artinus has several collections of extremely beautiful 3D paintings to let you capture fun moments. The paintings here are divided into 9 different zones with different themes including the Aqua Zone, Animal Zone, Masterpiece Zone, Vietnam Zone, Egypt Adventure Zone, Fantage Zone, Giant Zone, Strange House Zone, and Love Zone.
Address: 02-04, Street 9, KDC Him Lam, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Saturday, Sunday, holiday: 9:00 – 20:00 (last admission at 19:00)
Entrance fee:
Monday – Friday: 200,000 VND per person
Weekend & Public Holiday: 250,000 VND per person
Children under 90 cm: Free
Those who want to learn about Vietnamese history and culture through the collections of artifacts on display in the museums, can discover more museums in the list of Best Museums in Ho Chi Minh City.
14. Ho Chi Minh City waterbus
Ho Chi Minh City is surrounded by the poetic Saigon River. Saigon River winds around the city, creating many beautiful peninsulas such as Thu Thiem and Thanh Da. While some places as Bui Vien or Ben Thanh Market are getting more crowded and bored, why don’t you try to discover the soul of this land – Saigon River? Maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
15. Cruising 0n Saigon river
Cruising on the Saigon River is an interesting activity in Ho Chi Minh City.
At the Bach Dang Wharf, you can cruise on the Saigon River by cruise boat, there are many types of cruise boats, and most of them are operating from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm. You can have dinner on the boat and enjoy the whole Saigon.
Wharf address: 05 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ward 12, and District 4 (next to Nha Rong Wharf). You can buy tickets directly at this address.
16. Dam Sen Water Park
Dam Sen Water Park is one of the largest and most modern parks in the country. It is attracting a large number of tourists with nearly 40 attractive games with water. This is a playground not only for adults but also the favorite place for children to play and have fun. This complex owns an extremely large area with many different areas including restaurants, parks, botanical gardens, sports areas, display areas, entertainment areas and stages. Dam Sen Park often organizes events such as circus animals, and puppets shows to give visitors a new experience.
Address: 3 Hoa Binh Street, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 18:00
Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 – 21:00
Holidays and events: 8:00 – 22:00
Entrance fee: 130,000 – 180,000 VND
17. Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is the largest zoo in Vietnam with more than 1,000 animals and more than 2,000 species of plants and flowers. This is one of the ideal destinations not to be missed if you are traveling with children to help them become aware of the natural world. This place gathers many rare and precious animals from all over Vietnam such as lions, elephants, tigers, peacocks, giraffes, pythons, etc.
Address: 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 07:00 – 17:00
Entrance fee:
Adults: 80,000 VND per person
Children: 50,000 VND per person
18. Snow Town Saigon
Snow Town Saigon is one of the most interesting entertainment venues in Ho Chi Minh City that you must definitely visit, especially during the hot days in Saigon. Here you can immerse yourself in the world of snow, enjoy playing with snowballs, making snowmen, and skiing. Before coming to the snow area, you should be equipped with clothes, hats, and skates to ensure the warmest and safest visit. Snow Town gives you the sense of European atmosphere not only because of the cold and snow, but also the interior decoration with snowmen and European old wooden houses. The snow here is quite soft as it’s made by Japanese snowmaking technology. There is also a restaurant and coffee shop to rest and enjoy the time.
Address: CBD Premium Apartment, 125 Dong Van Cong, Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00 daily
Entrance fee:
Monday – Friday: 180,000 VND for adult, 130,000 VND for children
Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 200,000 VND for adult, 150,000 VND for children
19. Suoi Mo Park
Suoi Mo Park is an amazing tourist attraction in Tra Co Commune of Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province. This place is really suitable for those who are looking for a fresh and comfortable space to picnic, swim, kayak, and relax surrounded by the lush green forest and cool lake.
Address: Tra Co Commune, Tan Phu District, Dong Nai Province
Opening hours: 07:30 – 17:00
Entrance fee: 60,000-100,000 VND
20. Vinhomes Central Park
Vinhomes Central Park is a riverside park in the New Harbor area. The design is inspired by the famous Central Park urban area in New York and Singapore. The surrounding area is covered with large green trees, artificial lakes and luxurious apartment buildings where you can stay overnight such as Vinhomes Central Park-Nice Homes and Vinhomes Central Park 6 Capitaland. The park area is divided into many different zones so everyone could come here to have fun or organize free outdoor picnics.
Address: Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 24 Hours
Entrance fee: Free
21. Tan Lap Floating Village
Tan Lap Floating Village is one of the ecotourism areas where you can immerse yourself in the greenery of Melaleuca forests and poetic blue water. There are two ways for you to explore Tan Lap Floating Village. One way is by boat, for you to see panoramic views of the floating village. Another way is going by road through Melaleuca forest to enjoy the green landscape, and fresh Southwestern nature. The highlight of the Melaleuca forest is a 38-meter-high watchtower where you can see all the beautiful views.
Address: National Road N2, Tan Lap Commune, Moc Hoa District, Long An Province, about 15 km south of the Cambodian border
Opening hours: 24 Hours
Entrance fee:
Adults: 55,000 VND per person
Children under 1.2 m: Free
Family-friendly Activities in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is filled with a fun bucket list of worthy things to do and it has plenty of family-friendly activities. The top places to visit with kids will keep your family entertained and engaged during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City.