Beach near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city, with a population of 9,320,866, in the country’s south. It is a major urban and commercial centre, with a warm tropical climate through much of the year.

Most international visitors arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips require travelling farther from the city.

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9,320,866

Population

6,334 miles away

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Weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Mon

32°

Tue

32°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in VND

Plug type Type A & Type C & Type D (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +84

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory but is becoming more expected, especially in tourist areas. Small tips are appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City

Jan

32°4

Feb

34°6

Mar

36°3

Apr

36°10

May

34°26

Jun

32°27

Jul

31°30

Aug

32°28

Sep

31°30

Oct

31°29

Nov

31°17

Dec

32°10

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

  1. Bảo tàng Lực lượng Vũ trang Miền Đông Nam Bộ

    history museum

    4.7 km

  2. Vietnam People's Air Force Museum, Ho Chi Minh City

    museum

    4 km

  3. LOTTE Cinema Cộng Hòa

    movie theater

    3.5 km

  4. Karaoke Newsky

    karaoke venue

    3.6 km

  5. Galaxy Tân Bình

    movie theater

    3.8 km

  6. CGV Cinemas Vietnam

    movie theater

    4.2 km

  7. Karaoke Nốt Nhạc Vui

    karaoke venue

    4.4 km

  8. Karaoke Nốt Nhạc Vui VIP

    karaoke venue

    1.1 km

Getting there

Tan Son Nhat International Airport · 3.8 km

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