District 1 Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Ben Thanh Market
No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.
Bui Vien Walking Street
When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Saigon Square
During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
Dong Khoi Street
This character-filled street’s many transformations sum up Ho Chi Minh City’s history, which is pretty impressive.
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.
Activities
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City: City Sightseeing Panoramic Bus Tour
Mekong Tour: My Tho - Ben Tre 1 day by DGT
Full Day Mekong Delta Cruise & Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around District 1
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square while in the area.
Dong Khoi
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.
Little Japan
Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.
Bach Dang Riverside
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Bach Dang Riverside. Make a stop by Nguyen Hue Walking Street or Bach Dang Wharf while you're exploring the area.
Ben Nghe
If you're spending some time in Ben Nghe, Saigon Japan Town and Vincom Center Shopping Mall are top sights worth seeing.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Dong Khoi Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Independence Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Takashimaya Vietnam
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Tao Dan Park
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Saigon Skydeck
- Diamond Plaza
- Parkson Plaza
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
Are there hotels near District 1?
- Downtown Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
- District 3 Hotels
- District 5 Hotels
- Dong Khoi Hotels
- Binh Thanh Hotels
- Little Japan Hotels
- Ben Thanh Hotels
- District 2 Hotels
- District 4 Hotels
- Phu Nhuan Hotels
- District 10 Hotels
- Ben Nghe Hotels
- Bach Dang Riverside Hotels
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street Hotels
- Thu Duc Hotels
- Nguyen Thai Binh Hotels
- Bui Thi Xuan Hotels
- Thu Thiem Hotels
- Hang Xanh Hotels
- Da Kao Hotels