From fireworks and historic sites to riverside parks and cultural encounters, Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty to see and do during Vietnam’s September 2 National Day holiday.

For 40 years of preparing and selling delicious yet affordable dishes, a couple in their nearly 70s in HCMC has had diners queuing every evening to get a taste.

Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant street food is gaining global recognition while emerging as a distinctive tourism product, generating revenue and giving fresh momentum to the city’s night-time economy.

At a small Ho Chi Minh City shop, an American chef is putting his own spin on Vietnam’s iconic banh mi, selling out batches in as little as 30 minutes.

Customers have been returning to this small Ho Chi Minh City stall for generations, drawn by handmade shrimp noodles, a family recipe and memories of old Saigon.

Intricate wood carvings, 3,000 medical artifacts and a 200-year-old house make this tucked-away Ho Chi Minh City museum an unexpected attraction for foreign visitors.

HCM City is leveraging its expanded administrative boundaries to roll out integrated tourism products that blend diverse experiences with promotional campaigns.

Tucked away in an alley off Le Trong Tan Street in Binh Hung Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, a modest noodle shop has become a destination for diners thanks to its unusual setting.

Built on the site of a 19th-century temple, Phat Bao Pagoda has been transformed into one of Ho Chi Minh City's most distinctive Buddhist landmarks, adorned with hundreds of dragon sculptures.

With its pungent aroma and dark gray broth, bun cua thoi may surprise first-time diners. Yet this distinctive Gia Lai specialty has attracted loyal customers to a small Ho Chi Minh City eatery for nearly a decade.

Facing volatility in global input and fuel markets affecting passenger transport costs, tourism and travel operators in HCM City are increasingly focusing on enriching on-site visitor experiences and redesigning itineraries.

A vibrant mix of street food, traditional dishes and modern culinary trends has helped Ho Chi Minh City secure a spot among the world’s top food destinations, according to a recent ranking by Time Out magazine.

Operating since 1958, a small banh mi shop in HCM City has continued attracting large crowds of diners for nearly seven decades, with customers lining up every morning to enjoy its signature dishes.

The refreshed facade of Tan Dinh Market has transformed the century-old landmark into one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest cultural check-in spots.

Cuisine is becoming a major draw for tourism as more travellers look for destinations with unique food experiences.

After six months of renovation, a 1,400-square-meter bomb shelter beneath the Ho Chi Minh City Museum in Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has reopened to visitors, with additional rooms and exhibits introduced.

A modest sidewalk breakfast dish served only in the early hours in Ho Chi Minh City has left two Korean visitors convinced it was well worth waking up for, thanks to its rich flavor and reasonable price.

A bubbling clay pot, smoky charcoal heat and rich flavors leave Canadian visitors impressed.

Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is not only expanding in scale but also shifting strongly toward improving visitor experience, strengthening connectivity and enhancing its spillover effects.