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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Ho Chi Minh City
    see and do guide

    Saigon River walk

    Saigon River walk

    An early morning or late afternoon walk along the Saigon riverfront gives an interesting perspective on the changing city - from... Read more

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    Saigon River walk
    Ton Duc Thang St - 3A Station starting point

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    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture

    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture

    Dong Khoi St has been at the centre of life in Saigon since French colonial times when it was known as Rue Catinat. In the 60s... Read more

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    Dong Khoi St - Saigon's French colonial architecture
    Dong Khoi St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon

    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon

    In 2015, Nguyen Hue St, one of Saigon’s main streets, became a “walking street” - a rare concession by city leaders to the idea... Read more

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    Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Saigon
    Nguyen Hue St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

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    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

    Saigon’s Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the largest green space in the city centre. It’s a pleasant place for an early morning or... Read more

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    Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
    2B Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    50,000VND

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    Parks of Saigon - green spaces and walks

    Parks of Saigon - green spaces and walks

    A guide to the best parks, public spaces and green spaces in central Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City. We visit Tao Dan Park, the Zoo... Read more
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    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city

    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city

    A heritage walking tour through Saigon’s historic streets capturing the city’s dramatic past and frenetic present - designed by... Read more

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    Walking tour - Saigon, tales of the city
    Old Compass Cafe Level 3, 63 Pasteur St (down the alley), District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
    www.oldcompasstravel.com

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    Thinking about Vietnam's COVID crisis

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    Walking along the Saigon riverfront

    Walking along the Saigon riverfront

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