Cities

While Vietnam’s countryside casts a serene spell, its cities have an appeal all their own. Get a taste of urban Vietnamese culture by spending a few days in Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh City. Here you’ll have world-class dining alongside cheap-as-chips street food, ancient pagodas next to five-star hotels, and glittering shopping mall…

Best nightlife in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City’s nightlife scene is in high spirits. After dark, this energetic metropolis keeps the party going in hidden lounges and atop breezy rooftop bars. These ten hotspots will give you a taste of the best nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City. Best for Cas…

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How to see HCMC like a local

It’s easy to get caught up in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The colonial buildings and heaving markets of the downtown districts hold countless discoveries for curious travellers. Want to get under the surface? Here are a few ideas that will show you a dif…

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7 outstanding tours of HCMC

Few things can crack open a new city and tell its stories the way a great tour can. With its buzzing energy and countless hidden treasures, Ho Chi Minh City offers some of the best tours in Vietnam. But where to start? If you're eager to see the real Ho Chi M…

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11 cool cafes to try in HCMC

A perfect way to replenish your energy, a cup of Vietnamese coffee will keep you going for an entire day. Whether it’s served hot or iced, straight or with milk, Vietnamese coffee hits all the right notes and is an essential beverage of daily life. A cult fol…

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The perfect weekend in HCMC

Do you only have 48 hours in Ho Chi Minh City? Check out travel writer Sian Kavanagh's hour-by-hour breakdown of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) on a weekend.

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