District 8 Travel Guide
Tourist 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
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bui Vien Walking Street during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Saigon River
Gain a fresh perspective of the city skyline with a boat ride. Venture along the twisting waterways to small villages and an immense set of wartime tunnels.
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.
Activities
Ho Chi Minh city: Arrival Fast track at Tan Son Nhat Inlt. Airport
Cu Chi Tunnels Morning or Afternoon Tour from HCM City
City Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ho Chi Minh Historical Guided Walking Tour – 2 Hours
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Tour
Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City
Our pick of the best District 8 Hotel Deals
Rex Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Majestic Saigon
V clean, v friendly, v efficient
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Saigon
Amazing
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
GRAND HOTEL du LAC Boutique Saigon
very excellent service and good fresh fruit juice all day morning. Staff are kind and polite. Highly recomended to rebook next time. Good location with a hugh shopping market around the area. Also, at the entrance of the MTR terminal.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Icon Saigon - Lifestyle Design Hotel
Chambre propre, terrasse avec piscine sympa. Les photos sont prises avec grand angles qui trompent un peu les choses. Je m attendais à mieux au prix de la chambre
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
New World Saigon Hotel
Excellent in every way. They had the best breakfast we experienced on our 3 week trip to Vietnam. The staff were very helpful, our room was extremely comfortable. I wish we could have stayed another night. We'll definitely book with New World again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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 Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda 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 Thong Nhat Stadium.
Binh Tan
Binh Tan might not have many top sights, but Aeon Mall Binh Tan and Dam Sen Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 The Most Holy Redeemer Saigon.
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.
Ben Thanh
If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.
District 8 Travel Guide
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- Tân Bình Exhibition and Convention Center
- Dam Sen Water Park
- Ong Bon Pagoda
- Giac Lam Pagoda
- Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- Thai Binh Market
- Zen Plaza
- Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
- Binh Tay Market
- Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda
- Vinh Khanh Food Street
- Bui Vien Walking Street
- Hoang Van Thu Park
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Benthanh Street Food Market
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- Aeon Mall Binh Tan
- The Garden Mall
- Ben Thanh Market
- Cho Quan Church
- Thong Nhat Stadium
- Independence Palace
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- Tao Dan Park
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- Visit Dong Khoi
- Visit Bình Hưng
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- Visit Nha Be
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- Visit District 3
- Visit Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Tan Phu
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- Visit Ben Nghe
- Visit District 5
- Visit Tân Phong
- Visit District 11
- Visit Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Visit Binh Thanh
- Visit Thu Thiem
- Visit Phu My Hung
- Visit Cholon
- Visit District 10
- Visit Thao Dien
- Visit Bui Thi Xuan
- Visit Binh Tan
- Visit District 2
- Visit Go Vap
- Visit Tan Binh
- Visit District 6
- Visit Tan Qui Dong
- Visit District 7
