Ho Chi Minh City: A Dynamic Destination for Travelers
Ho Chi Minh City, often underrated, is a bustling financial hub offering a unique blend of vibrant energy, year-round warm weather, and a rich cultural heritage. Its food scene is particularly noteworthy, renowned across Southeast Asia for its diverse and delicious offerings.
With four to six days to spare, travelers can immerse themselves in the city’s many attractions. The key to navigating this frenetic city is mastering the art of crossing the roads safely; once achieved, a wealth of popular sites are within walking distance. Grand colonial-era buildings such as the City Hall and Opera House, as well as the iconic Saigon Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral, make for a captivating cultural trip.
A short stroll away is the Café Apartments, a unique 1960s modernist block on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Once accommodation for military personnel, it now buzzes with quirky cafes, bars, and boutiques, offering a delightful contrast of old and new. For a taste of local life, explore the vibrant street food markets of Binh Tay and Phung Hung, or head to Ben Nghe Street Food for a more tourist-friendly, food hall-style experience.
Foodies seeking to cover more ground can opt for a scooter or motorbike tour, an adventure that will take them on a culinary journey through the city’s hidden gems. Ho Chi Minh City truly comes alive through its food, and there is always something new to discover.
Beyond the city, Singapore and Malaysia also feature on the list of top short-haul holiday destinations for Australian families in Southeast Asia, offering diverse experiences in close proximity.
Con Dao island named Asia’s paradise sea: CNN
NDO/VNA – Boasting crystal turquoise sea and a placid atmosphere, Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been named by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of Asia’s paradise seas.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism strives to become spearhead economic sector
NDO—The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a conference on March 8 to disseminate and implement the Politburo’s resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Lonely Planet names Con Dao among best destinations in Asia
NDO – Travel website Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in the next 12 months.
Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
NDO – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launched a programme on stimulating tourism in December and 2019, promising to bring fresh experiences for visitors travelling to the city.
