Ho Chi Minh City Archives – Ahoy, Vietnam!

The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

Viewing District 4 from inside the Saigon Skydeck's 49th floor observatory.

The Saigon Skydeck is an observatory on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The tower is 262 meters tall, ...

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Ho Chi Minh City 1-Day Itinerary: Must-See Stops and Map

Outside the Saigon Opera House, a top spot on my Ho Chi Minh City 1-day itinerary.

This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve designed it assuming that you have one full day in ...

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War Remnants Museum: A Complete Visitor’s Guide

In the courtyard of the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.

The War Remnants Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I live nearby, and I always notice that it’s consistently busy, with ...

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Visiting the Independence Palace: A First-Timer’s Guide

Inside a fancy meeting hall with red carpeting, comfortable chairs, and chandeliers at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Independence Palace is one of my favorite attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve visited several times but came by again the other day for new photos ...

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Saigon Central Post Office Visitor’s Guide

Inside the Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City, with a large portrait of Ho Chi Minh on the back wall.

The Saigon Central Post Office is in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, in a very convenient area of District 1. It is next door to Ho Chi Minh ...

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Ho Chi Minh City Book Street Visitor’s Guide

The entrance to Ho Chi Minh City Book Street in District 1, with flowers, signage, lanterns, and shops in the background.

Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a pedestrian-only walkway next to the Saigon Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. This central area is ...

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Little HaNoi Egg Coffee Review

Inside Little HaNoi Egg Coffee, a cozy coffee shop specializing in egg coffee in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City is full of great coffee shops, and experiencing Vietnam’s coffee culture is one of my top reasons for visiting HCMC. Little HaNoi Egg Coffee ...

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Eddie’s Diner Review: Best Western Food in Ho Chi Minh City

The front entrance of Eddie's New York Diner in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with neon lights and food advertisements.

I’m a frequent eater at Eddie’s Diner in Ho Chi Minh City. Officially, it’s called Eddie’s New York Deli & Diner, and their locations are designed like a ...

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The Best (and Worst) Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City

Downtown District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, viewing the Bitexco Financial Building

I’ve gone through several weather seasons in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s hot all year round. Some months (like April) are hotter than most, and certain periods, like ...

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