# Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the commercial capital city of Vietnam. It is located in the south of the country and one of the top entry points into the country alongside Hanoi, the capital in north Vietnam and Da Nang in central Vietnam.

This Sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh city thread is specifically to share information, locations and ideas around what to see, where to go, what to do in Ho Chi Minh city by both travellers who have recently visited the city and those who are planning to make a future visit.

Here is a list of a **few popular places in Ho Chi Minh city** that are worth visiting:

- **Historical Landmarks:**

- **Markets & Shopping:**

- **Cultural Experiences:**

- **Modern Marvels:**

- **Hidden Gems:**

- **Nearby excursions:**

Share your latest experiences in exploring these sites and/or other new points of interest in Ho Chi Minh city as responses/comments on this thread. This will be very helpful to fellow travellers and members of this travel community who are planning a trip to Vietnam.