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HCM City – An attractive destination on Michelin’s culinary map

Time Out magazine also describes Vinh Khanh as a lively, energetic street that embodies the very soul of Ho Chi Minh City’s street food culture.

This jellyfish café in Ho Chi Minh City is taking Instagram by storm

A unique café in HCM City’s Go Vap District is drawing crowds with its mesmerizing jellyfish tanks featuring over 1,000 specimens.

Beloved Saigon snack shop with ‘rapping owner’ to shut down

A well-known snack shop in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for its cheerful owner who rhymes while calculating bills, has announced it will soon shut down - prompting an outpouring of nostalgia from long-time customers.

HCM City expects to become world-class marine tourism hub

The mergence of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces has formed a unified development zone, paving the way for a breakthrough in marine tourism and a green, smart and truly world-class coastal destination.

YouTubers try banh mi marathon in Saigon, find surprise favorite

From grilled meatballs to offal-filled sandwiches, two Canadian travelers tasted Ho Chi Minh City's diverse banh mi scene and loved a humble sidewalk stall most.

Ho Chi Minh City redefines tourism with sustainability at its core

HCM City is not only recognized as one of VN’s most vibrant tourism hubs but is also emerging as a pioneer of responsible tourism - where every step of growth is paired with a commitment to protect the environment, culture, and local communities.

Ho Chi Minh City launches diverse culinary tourism programmes

To diversify its tourism offerings for culinary enthusiasts, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 22 introduced a series of new food-themed travel programmes.

Saigon’s ‘ghost rice’ shop stays open all night, serves sizzling grilled ribs

A street-side broken rice eatery in a dark alley of Ho Chi Minh City earns a spooky nickname and fame for its grilled pork ribs, cooking through the night and using up to three bags of rice a day.

Miss Universe’s favorite dish also wins over UK tourists in HCM City

The same street food spot loved by Catriona Gray impresses two British travelers with a bowl of smoky, flavor-packed vermicelli.

Midnight food craze: Saigon’s sidewalk hu tieu stall packs a crowd

Despite the late hour, diners fill every table set up along the sidewalk at a hu tieu stall run by Ms. Trang in Ho Chi Minh City.

Half a century of late-night porridge on Saigon’s sidewalks

Though set up modestly on a sidewalk corner, a porridge and noodle stall passed down through generations has endured for over 50 years in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing customers from midnight to dawn.

Hidden porridge shop in Saigon serves crowds overnight for nearly 50 years

For nearly half a century, a small porridge shop tucked away in an alley in Ho Chi Minh City has served customers from 2 p.m. until 10 a.m. the next day. The secret to its enduring popularity lies in a rare, family-passed cooking method.

Century-old temple in Ho Chi Minh City attracts daily prayers and tourists

A vibrant, century-old Hindu temple in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has become a spiritual haven where locals and tourists alike press their faces to sacred stone walls to pray.

A rooftop secret: Saigon’s most elusive café welcomes only 10 guests daily

With just three tables and a 2-hour time limit, this unique café offers a step back into the old Saigon, far from the city’s frenzy.

HCM City intensifies tourism security with real-time AI alerts

Tourism order officers will patrol key areas to detect, prevent, and have the authority to apprehend individuals caught committing crimes such as assault, robbery, or pickpocketing against tourists.

HCM City explores new tourism products to boost post-merger potential

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a regional tourism hub after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with authorities accelerating efforts to develop innovative products and boost sector growth.

Step inside the French Consul General’s 150-year-old Saigon residence

The 150-year-old French Consul General’s residence in Ho Chi Minh City opened its doors to the public for a rare look at its historic treasures.

Lighthouse of calm by the sea at Pho Da Son Quan Am Tu

Pho Da Son Quan Am Tu blends classic Buddhist design with tranquil seaside vistas and spacious grounds.

HCM City affirms standing on international tourism map

The 12th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) General Assembly, which is taking place in HCM City, encourages environmentally friendly solutions, climate-conscious practices, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

Century-old Nha Lon Long Son stands as a cultural village in HCM City

Built by Ong Tran in the early 1900s, Nha Lon Long Son is a cultural and architectural treasure recognized as a national heritage site.