LaLa Homes guidebook for HCMC

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LaLa Homes guidebook for HCMC

Street food in HCMC

Places that assemble some of the best dishes of Vietnamese cuisine
Location on the main street in the center of Saigon. A unique combination between Eastern and Western in architecture. Various street food stalls at night.
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Turtle Lake
Công Trường Quốc Tế
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Location on the main street in the center of Saigon. A unique combination between Eastern and Western in architecture. Various street food stalls at night.
Ben Thanh Street Food Market is a trendy food hall just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market. A fun place where you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese, Asian and some western dishes with juice and beer.
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滨城市场
Đường Lê Lợi
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Ben Thanh Street Food Market is a trendy food hall just a stone’s throw away from Ben Thanh Market. A fun place where you can enjoy delicious Vietnamese, Asian and some western dishes with juice and beer.
Famous Vietnamese Broken Rice food stall.
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Cơm tấm Ba Ghiền
614 Đặng Văn Ngữ
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Famous Vietnamese Broken Rice food stall.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
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Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
The pho served at Pho Hoa Pasteur is one of the best pho in southern Vietnam.
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Phở Hòa Pasteur
260C Pasteur
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The pho served at Pho Hoa Pasteur is one of the best pho in southern Vietnam.
A lot of local food courts. Great opportunity to find out about one of the most famous wet markets of Vietnam
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Chợ Lớn
57 Tháp Mười
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A lot of local food courts. Great opportunity to find out about one of the most famous wet markets of Vietnam
Most famous Vietnamese Banh Mi in Saigon
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Huynh Hoa Bakery
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Most famous Vietnamese Banh Mi in Saigon
Different Vietnamese kinds of noodle soup everyday. Beware of overpriced food!
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The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
Nguyễn Đình Chiểu
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Different Vietnamese kinds of noodle soup everyday. Beware of overpriced food!

Attractions in HCMC

Where you get to know about Vietnamese histories, cultures and more!
The famous central Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, is one of HCMC's architectural marvels.
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红教堂/圣母玛利亚天主教堂
01 Công xã Paris
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The famous central Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, is one of HCMC's architectural marvels.
Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
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西贡歌剧院
07 Công Trường Lam Sơn
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Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi Minh City attractions. The Opera House hosts cultural entertaining performances, bamboo cirque, contemporary dance, orchestra concerts and government events. Come to the front gate to check availability and ticket to a performance in this iconic building.
Located near the Saigon Notre Dame, the building is an iconic tourist stop that features the mesmerizing French colonial architecture
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中央邮局
02 Công xã Paris
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Located near the Saigon Notre Dame, the building is an iconic tourist stop that features the mesmerizing French colonial architecture
One of the most famous attractions in HCMC! Historic and uniquely built tunnels far away from the city center, so don't forget sunscreen, suitable shoes.
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Cu Chi Tunnel Ben Duoc
Tổ 6 -ấp QL22
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One of the most famous attractions in HCMC! Historic and uniquely built tunnels far away from the city center, so don't forget sunscreen, suitable shoes.
Historic attraction. Great 60s - 70s decor.
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统一宫
135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa
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Historic attraction. Great 60s - 70s decor.
Home to over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds, as well as many rare orchids and ornamental plants.
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动植物园
2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm
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Home to over a hundred species of mammals, reptiles and birds, as well as many rare orchids and ornamental plants.
Once known as the 'Museum of American War Crimes', it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display.
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战争遗迹博物馆
28 Võ Văn Tần
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Once known as the 'Museum of American War Crimes', it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display.
The Fine Arts Museum is indispensable for those who are keen on Vietnam arts and culture. Although the museum itself is not big and modern enough, its abundant collections can make up for these mistakes. The museum focuses on collecting, keeping, preserving and displaying fine artworks typical of Vietnamese people, especially Ho Chi Minh City and the South. Worth the go for its French-Chinese architecture.
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胡志明美术馆
97A Phó Đức Chính
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The Fine Arts Museum is indispensable for those who are keen on Vietnam arts and culture. Although the museum itself is not big and modern enough, its abundant collections can make up for these mistakes. The museum focuses on collecting, keeping, preserving and displaying fine artworks typical of Vietnamese people, especially Ho Chi Minh City and the South. Worth the go for its French-Chinese architecture.
The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (or FITO Museum) is housed in a unique traditional building in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10. It offers an in-depth look at the fascinating world of traditional Vietnamese medicine, which is heavily influenced by Chinese philosophy.
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越南传统医学博物馆
41 Hoàng Dư Khương
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The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (or FITO Museum) is housed in a unique traditional building in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10. It offers an in-depth look at the fascinating world of traditional Vietnamese medicine, which is heavily influenced by Chinese philosophy.

Asian Restaurants

Our recommendations on some popular Asian restaurants. We will keep updating!
Thai food
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Thai Express
70 Lê Thánh Tôn
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Thai food
Chinese food
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Dim Tu Tac
65 Đ. Lê Lợi
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Chinese food
Hot and tasty dishes of Chinese cuisine with quite reasonable price.
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San Fu Lou Cantonese Restaurant
76 Lê Lai
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Hot and tasty dishes of Chinese cuisine with quite reasonable price.
Excellent and fresh food with hospitable service
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Sushi Hokkaido Sachi
40 Đông Du
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Excellent and fresh food with hospitable service
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant
2A-4A Đ. Tôn Đức Thắng
Vietnamese restaurant
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Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant
10 Đặng Tất
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Vietnamese restaurant
Family favorite hotpot store with affordable prices
Hotpot Story
65 Đ. Lê Lợi
Family favorite hotpot store with affordable prices

Places visited by local

Famous places for the community that are usually visited by local people, especially the youth
Live concerts, flea markets & festivals hosted in a cool space with a rock-climbing wall & cafe.
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Saigon Outcast
188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng
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Live concerts, flea markets & festivals hosted in a cool space with a rock-climbing wall & cafe.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
40 当地人推荐
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
DescriptionBitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. Located in the center of Saigon next to a popular food street.
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胡志明市金融塔
2 Hải Triều
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DescriptionBitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam. Located in the center of Saigon next to a popular food street.
View the whole HCM city from one of the top skyscrapers of Saigon - Bitexco
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Saigon Skydeck
36 Hồ Tùng Mậu
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View the whole HCM city from one of the top skyscrapers of Saigon - Bitexco
Offbeat, family-friendly museum featuring 3D artwork & colorful murals for interactive photos.
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Artinus 3D艺术博物馆
2 Đường số 9
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Offbeat, family-friendly museum featuring 3D artwork & colorful murals for interactive photos.
Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities. Favorite places by the youth and the elderly to hold any outdoor activity
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陶藝公園
Trương Định
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Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities. Favorite places by the youth and the elderly to hold any outdoor activity
Another walking street in the Saigon center, visited mostly by Vietnamese families and groups. Great activities everynight, especially weekend.
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阮惠步行街
22 Nguyễn Huệ
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Another walking street in the Saigon center, visited mostly by Vietnamese families and groups. Great activities everynight, especially weekend.

Malls

Some prominent malls in Saigon
Located in the center of Saigon. Various restaurants and coffee shops at the basement
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TTTM高岛屋
92-94 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa
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Located in the center of Saigon. Various restaurants and coffee shops at the basement
A mall with lots of green shades from trees and famous restaurants/coffee/brands
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Saigon Retro
99 Nguyễn Huệ
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A mall with lots of green shades from trees and famous restaurants/coffee/brands
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万汉商场
11 Sư Vạn Hạnh
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PRECITA PEARL PLAZA
561A Điện Biên Phủ
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钻石广场
34 Lê Duẩn
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Coffee shops/ Bar, pub, lounge

Our suggestions on some unique style coffee shops, bars, and lounges
The Cafe Apartment on Saigon’s Walking Street. Mostly sell coffee, sweet beverage and cakes
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42 Nguyễn Huệ
44 Đường Nguyễn Huệ
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The Cafe Apartment on Saigon’s Walking Street. Mostly sell coffee, sweet beverage and cakes
One of the most popular bar in HCMC
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Boheme
527 Đường Sư Vạn Hạnh
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One of the most popular bar in HCMC
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. It may be a little bit crowded
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Hard Rock Cafe
39 Lê Duẩn
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Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics. It may be a little bit crowded
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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Phố đi bộ Bùi Viện
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Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
A chill spot in district 2. "They host art exhibitions, dancing nights, drag shows, open mic nights, and so many events that you can’t see them all !"
Soma Art Lounge
6 Đ. Lê Văn Miến
A chill spot in district 2. "They host art exhibitions, dancing nights, drag shows, open mic nights, and so many events that you can’t see them all !"
Coffee shops apartment with beautiful decoration and view
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14 Tôn Thất Đạm
14 Tôn Thất Đạm
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Coffee shops apartment with beautiful decoration and view
A hidden gem in Saigon, a unique speakeasy located in the aesthetic 14 Ton That Dam apartment. The entrance may be hard to find, but everything else is worth it
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Snuffbox Lounge
14 Tôn Thất Đạm
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A hidden gem in Saigon, a unique speakeasy located in the aesthetic 14 Ton That Dam apartment. The entrance may be hard to find, but everything else is worth it

Shopping for travellers HCMC

Some places you can buy souvenirs and gifts
Variety of souvenirs and food for travellers
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滨城市场
Đường Lê Lợi
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Variety of souvenirs and food for travellers
Also call Cho Lon or Chinatown of Saigon.
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Bình Tây Market
57A Tháp Mười
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Also call Cho Lon or Chinatown of Saigon.
Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.
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步行街Bui Vien
Đường Bùi Viện
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Popular with backpackers, this busy street is known for its nightlife, eateries & souvenir shops.