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A Quick Guide to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

by URBAN JOURNEY
Up and coming, bustling and buzzing, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) is a major blip on most Southeast Asian traveler’s radars. The city is quickly gaining notoriety for being a foodie destination with excellent nightlife to boot, so we’ve compiled our list of the best spots to eat and drink in this vibrant and varied southern Vietnamese city.

 

STAY

Live it up at: Park Hyatt SaigonDistrict 1, +84 8 3824 1234

Boutique stay at: Duxton Hotel Saigon, District 1, +84 8 3822 2999

For a relax and tranquil experience: Villa Song, District 2, +84 8 3744 6090

 

EAT

Local haunts: Quan An Ngon, District 1 +84 4 3734 9777

Posh Nosh: Trois Gourmands, District 2, +84 8 3744 4585

Trendy Dining: L’uisineDistrict 1, multiple locations

 

DRINK

For great views: SoraeDistrict 1, +84 8 3827 2372

Serious cocktails: 2 Lam Son, District 1, +84 8 3824 1234

Leisuerely bevvies along the water: The DeckDistrict 2, +84 8 3744 6632

 

PARTY

Dance the night away at: Qui LoungeDistrict 1, +84 8 3828 8828

For live music: YOKODistrict 3, +84 8 3933 0577

Rooftop bar: Chill SkybarDistrict 1, +84 93 882 28 38

 

MUST DO’s

Eat delicious local food and ride around the city with the Back on the bike tours. Find out more

Go underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels. Find out more

Roam around District 2. It’s got more of a suburban feel compared to District 1.

Head to The Workshop to experience Vietnam’s amazing coffee scene.

Visit Pasteur Street Brewing Company to taste some local craft beer.

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