The map shows the highlights of the city, all of which are great places to go when visiting Vietnam.

You can click on the blue teardrops to find more information about each museum, monument, market, cultural destination, or other site of interest on the Ho Chi Min City sightseeing map.

Ho Chi Minh City massages are a popular activity with people visiting Vietnam.

Massages are much less expensive in Vietnam than they are in the West, but the quality tends to be just as high. This makes getting massages in Vietnam a great bargain for visitors.

Ho Chi Minh City massages are offered at spas all across the city. From luxury hotel spas like the one at the Park Hyatt Saigon, to smaller, independent boutique spas like Glow, there are a lot of options.

Massage therapists are trained in various kinds of massage therapies, from Swedish massage to Thai massage. Make sure to ask for a spa menu to peruse all of your options, and don’t be afraid to ask if the spa has a specialty.

Your options aren’t limited to just Ho Chi Minh City massages, either. Many spas in Vietnam also offer manicures, pedicures, facials, and other treatments as well.

Below is my list of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City:

Pho 2000

If you’re looking for simple, no-frills pho, Pho 2000 is the best restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. The food is fresh and cheap, and the pho is delicious. Try the coffee, too.

L’Usine

Part fashion boutique, part art gallery, and part cafe, L’Usine is an expat enclave in Ho Chi Minh City. The food is delicious and will leave you wanting more. Although it belongs on the list of best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, don’t expect to see much Vietnamese cuisine on the menu.

Cuc Gach Quan

Located in a renovated old home on a quiet street, Cuc Gach Quan is easy to miss. But it shouldn’t be, because the home-style Vietnamese food is excellent, and the decor is funky and unique. Climb the ladder across the small pond to sit at one of the cozy tables upstairs.

Tib

Tucked away behind a busy street, Tib is known for its beautiful atmosphere more than for its food. Service can be slow and food so-so, but still the multitudes flock to Tib and call it one of the best restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City.

Taxis from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the city center are the easiest and fastest way to get from the airport to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

There are official taxi ranks outside of the arrivals halls at Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Taxis are metered and controlled by law, and you will receive a card with your taxi’s number on it when you get inside.

The average cost of a taxi from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the city center is 85,000 to 120,000 dong, depending on where you final destination is located.

Taxis from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to the city center take anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and where you alight. If you arrive during busy commuting hours, your journey will take longer than if you arrive late at night or very early in the morning.

1. Visit the Reunification Palace to learn about the history of the Vietnam War and see how the presidential palace was preserved as it was the day the war ended in 1975.

2. Go to the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam’s interpretation of historical events during the Vietnam War.

3. Learn about the life and history of the city’s namesake at the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

4. Get a massage, pedicure, or spa treatment at one of Ho Chi Minh City’s many inexpensive spas.

5. Shop for luxury goods and high-end silks on Dong Khoi Street.

6. Hone your bargaining skills at the many market stalls at the Ben Thanh Market. Return at night for the famous night market.

7. Go on a river cruise to the Mekong Delta.

8. Have an expat lunch and shopping spree at the fashionable L’Usine.

9. Eat dinner at the quirky Cuc Gach Quan restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.

10. Dodge traffic as Ho Chi Minh City’s famous motorcycles weave to avoid you as you cross the street!