Ho Chi Minh City.

Consistently ranked among HCMC's top 10 must-see attractions across creators, this museum documents the Vietnam War through powerful photography and military artifacts. Welcome To Vietnam lists it as one of the city's essential cultural stops.

This ornate Taoist temple dedicated to the Jade Emperor is one of Welcome To Vietnam's top 10 picks in HCMC, famous for its atmospheric incense and intricate carved figures.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Saigon, Ben Thanh Market is a central hub for local produce, street food, souvenirs, and Vietnamese goods. Multiple creators cite it as an essential HCMC stop.

Saigon's famous backpacker nightlife strip draws both budget travelers and locals, with Travel Escapes ending their $20 day in Saigon here and Welcome To Vietnam listing it in the city's top 10.

A landmark of Vietnamese history and one of Welcome To Vietnam's top 10 picks, the Independence Palace was the seat of South Vietnamese government and is now a preserved museum open to visitors.

One of Saigon's most photographed colonial-era landmarks, the Notre Dame Cathedral sits at the heart of District 1 and is highlighted by Welcome To Vietnam as a must-see attraction.

Sol Life highlights this stunning French colonial post office as an iconic landmark on their 4-day HCMC itinerary, making it a favorite photo stop near Notre Dame Cathedral.

Saigon's main pedestrian boulevard lined with cafes, fountains, and the city hall backdrop is a top-10 pick from Welcome To Vietnam and a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

Flora and Note call out Saigon Roastery as a highlight of their return to HCMC, citing it as part of the city's trendier, more creative coffee culture that has grown significantly in recent years.

Evan Edinger Travel dedicates a full Day 2 segment to drinking Vietnamese egg coffee in HCMC, calling it a must-try experience that surprised them with its rich, custard-like flavor.

Saigon's Chinatown district, Cho Lon, is listed in Welcome To Vietnam's top 10 and is also home to street food vendors like the Kalochía and Teochew chive dumpling stall on Nguyen Trai Street covered by Vietnam Street Food.

Chris Mix Lewis found a $0.50 dim sum feast at Dimsum Phanh inside the Nguyen Trai Street apartment complex in District 5 — one of HCMC's most affordable and authentic Chinese-Vietnamese eating experiences.

At 461 meters and 81 stories, Landmark 81 is the tallest building in Vietnam, built on the Saigon River in Binh Thanh District. Welcome To Vietnam devoted a dedicated drone video showcasing its striking bamboo-bundle silhouette.

Flora and Note joined a hands-on bánh mì making workshop run by a passionate local, where participants learned to assemble and bake their own bánh mì and ate their creations — a unique alternative to just eating at a stall.

Flora and Note started their Saigon day with bò né at a small family-run spot and were completely impressed — a classic local breakfast of sizzling beef and eggs on a cast-iron skillet served with baguette.

Chris Mix Lewis visited what he describes as Vietnam's oldest restaurant — Thieu Ky at 66/5 Le Dai Hanh Street in District 11 — for century-old noodles in a multilingual, culturally rich atmosphere.

Chris Mix Lewis featured this Phu Nhuan spot at 51 Dang Van Ngu Street, praising the chef for taking traditional Vietnamese broken rice and elevating it — attracting fans and drawing a big communal meal.

Vietnam Street Food covers a bún riêu stall at 120 Hau Giang in District 6, open from 2pm until 2am and priced at just 50,000 VND — a crab-based noodle soup Flora and Note also highlight as a reason HCMC is hard to leave.

Welcome To Vietnam ranks the Cu Chi Tunnels first in their HCMC top 10 — a vast underground network used during the Vietnam War, located about 70 km northwest of the city and accessible as a half-day or full-day trip.

Flora and Note took a short trip from HCMC to Vung Tau and were 'shocked by how good it was,' spending time at Back Beach (Bãi Sau) — a long stretch of sand popular for swimming, strolling, and watching sunsets. Welcome To Vietnam also covers Vung Tau by drone, noting shuttle buses, express boats, and motorbikes as transport options.

Flora and Note escaped HCMC for an overnight trip to Tây Ninh to visit Bà Đen Mountain — the highest peak in southern Vietnam, famed for its spiritual sites and a scenic cable car ride. They called it the most unexpected place they visited in Vietnam.