District 8 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
One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.
Pham Ngu Lao Street
Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.
Activities
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels and VIP Speedboat Tour
Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Sky Deck - Fast Track Ticket
Ho Chi Minh: Water Puppet Show Ticket
Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Full-Day Trip with Lunch
Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration By Local
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Other neighbourhoods around District 8
District 5
District 5 is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by An Dong Market and Hoa Binh Market while in the area.
District 10
District 10 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saigon South and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market.
Phu My Hung
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and seafood restaurants in Phu My Hung. You might want to make time for a stop at The Cresent Mall or SC VivoCity.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Tao Dan Park are top sights worth seeing.
District 4
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in District 4. You might want to make time for a stop at Saigon River or Vinh Khanh Food Street.
District 3
District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Tao Dan Park.
- Ben Thanh Market
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Saigon Square
- Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Dam Sen Water Park
- War Remnants Museum
- Vincom Center Shopping Mall
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Vinhomes Central Park
- Independence Palace
- Vincom Landmark 81
- Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
- Saigon River
- Vietnam National Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Benthanh Street Food Market
- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- Bitexco Financial Tower
- Tao Dan Park
- Tan Son Nhat Market
- Union Square