Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: Which is Better to Visit?
I’ve received more than a few emails from readers asking whether it’s better to visit Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. With interest in visiting Vietnam growing over ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in February: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips
If you’re researching visiting Ho Chi Minh City in February, you’re in the right place. I just published articles on visiting HCMC in December and January, two of ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in January: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips
Following up on my guide to visiting Ho Chi Minh City in December, this one covers January. If you’re planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City in January, ...
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Ho Chi Minh City in December: Weather, Crowds & Travel Tips
December is the beginning of the dry season in Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s a great month to visit. It’s actually the first of three great months ...
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The Saigon Skydeck: A Complete Guide for First-Timers (2026)
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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1 Day Ho Chi Minh City Itinerary (For First-Timers)
This one-day itinerary takes you to what I consider the must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City for a first visit. I’ve designed it assuming that you have ...
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War Remnants Museum: Visitor’s Guide for First-Timers
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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Independence Palace in HCMC: Guide for First-Time Visitors
The Independence Palace is one of my favorite attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. I’ve been to it several times, but I came by again the other day ...
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Saigon Central Post Office: A Free Thing to Do in HCMC
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: Mini-Guide for First-Timers
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a pedestrian-only street next to the Saigon Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon. These three places are ...
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