Ho Chi Minh City
Motorbikes as weather. The war museums are heavy going and the street food two doors down is the best in the country.
Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City
Names and UNESCO status only. Ticks are yours and stay on this device.
From the airport
When to go to Ho Chi Minh City: Dec or Jan or Feb or Mar or Apr
Guides about here
Two days is enough if you sequence it around the heat and the traffic. A route with the museum done first, the tunnels priced honestly, and one skip.
Arif Rahman · 2 Sep 2026
The metro opened in December 2024 and it changes where it makes sense to sleep. Five areas, what each costs you in traffic, and the strip to avoid.
Arif Rahman · 2 Sep 2026
Da Nang for remote workers, with real dong rents inland and by the beach, the 90 day e-visa that is the only option, and the quarterly run it forces.
Tobi Adeyemi · 4 Sep 2026
Three days in Hanoi and one trip out, with the Train Street access rules as they actually stand and why Ninh Binh beats Ha Long on a short trip.
Arif Rahman · 3 Sep 2026