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.

Mekong Delta tours are a popular activity for people to do when visiting Vietnam.

The Mekong Delta is located near Ho Chi Minh City, so most Mekong Delta tour companies can arrange pick up and drop off at any hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Once at the delta, Mekong Delta tours can last anywhere from a day to multiple nights.

Day tours are great for those that want a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, while longer tours offer visitors a chance to get a more in-depth picture of life along the Mekong Delta.

Most overnight Mekong Delta tours offer visitors the chance to spend the night on a traditional Vietnamese boat. The quality of accommodation ranges from basic to luxury, so there is something for every taste and budget.

While in the delta, most tours take visitors around by boat. Some offer trips to villages as well as other side excursions.

Whatever you choose for your Mekong Delta tour, make sure to shop around and compare prices before making a booking.

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.

Viking River Cruises operates cruises in Vietnam.

Viking’s Vietnam river cruises are a great way to see Vietnam’s sightseeing highlights without having to pack and un-pack while traveling through the country.

Viking River Cruises in Vietnam take passengers along the Mekong River. Cruises go through parts of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam before ending in Ho Chi Minh City.

The boats for Viking River Cruises in Vietnam are modern river cruise ships with comfortable rooms, good food, and high-end amenities.

Guided tours are included in Viking River Cruises itineraries in Vietnam and the surrounding countries, and guides speak good English and are very knowledgeable about local history.

Vietnam river cruises are a popular way to see Vietnam’s sightseeing highlights.

Many visitors to Vietnam take river cruises along the Mekong River. Many of these river cruises start in Ho Chi Minh City and end in the Mekong Delta. Others start elsewhere in Vietnam or Camboida or Laos and end in Vietnam.

There are different types of Vietnam river cruises, including hourly cruises, day cruises that cost around US$15, and longer cruises that can last several days to a week.

The boats for Vietnam river cruises vary by what type of cruise you take. Shorter cruises are usually done in small boats, while longer cruises take place on historic junks or modern river cruise ships.

Whatever Vietnam river cruise you choose to take, make sure you do some research on pricing and what is and is not included in the cruise.

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!

Google has free maps of Asia inside Google Maps.

These maps now include road and street maps of major cities.

You can check out Google maps of Vietnam below.

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