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HCM City’s 100-year-old incense-making village busy ahead of Tet

Over recent days craftsmen in the incense-making village of Le Minh Xuan in Binh Chanh district of Ho Chi Minh City have been hard at work as they strive to meet orders for the coming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

HCM City launches new night tour

A new night tour made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on December 6 as part of activities in the ongoing Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week.

Japanese travelers try food specialty when discovering Cu Chi tunnels

Three Japanese travelers had an exciting experience when ‘going underground’ through a tiny passageway, enjoying live-fire shooting and tasting cassava dipped in sesame salt when visiting Cu Chi Tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City announces list of 100 Interesting Things

The list of “HCM City-100 interesting things” was released on December 3 by the southern city’s Department of Tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week kicks off

The third version of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week officially opened on December 4 at the Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, with the event featuring a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.

HCMC’s tourism sector utilizes virtual tourist guides to support int'l visitors

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism will utilize smart tourism to lure tourists, comprising virtual travel assistants and virtual tourist guides.

HCMC Book Street named among city’s 100 Excitements

HCMC Book Street was named one of the top 100 Excitements of HCMC, the HCMC Tourism Department announced.

Food booths proposed on Nguyen Hue sidewalks

District 1 of HCM City has written to the city government suggesting opening food and beverage booths along the sidewalks of Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, beginning December 15.

HCM City food street to open before year-end

Phan Xich Long Food Street in HCM City is scheduled to be launched in December, according to the vice chairman of the Phu Nhuan District People’s Committee Do Dang A.

Third HCM City Tourism Week slated for this December

The third Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week is scheduled to take place from December 4 to 10 with a wide range of activities promising memorable experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

Short weekend getaways by train

Locals and tourists have been eagerly embarking on short train journeys, particularly on weekends, from the historic Saigon Railway Station to Bien Hoa Railway Station.

The 118-year-old monastery in HCM City

Khanh An Monastery in HCM City is a worship place with impressive architecture, which has been compared to a beautiful Japanese temple.

Tour of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters attracts visitors

Tours exploring the headquarters of the People’s Committee and People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City, a 114-year-old national architectural and artistic building, has attracted a huge number of local and foreign visitors.

The children who earn a living by blowing fire on 'Western Street'

Amid the boisterous atmosphere and noisy music, children on the ‘Western Street’ of Bui Vien in HCM City can be seen approaching visitors and, in a tiny voice, asking for money after risking their life performing fire breathing.

Ben Nghe Street Food Market - exciting place for foodies in the heart of HCMC

Every evening on HCM City's Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, near the iconic Independence Palace, the Ben Nghe Street Food Market comes to life, becoming a vibrant, unmissable place for anyone passing by.

HCM City, CNN news channel work on tourism promotion

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc has expressed the hope to further enhance coordination with the US’s news channel CNN and its partners to further popularise the city’s tourism potential.

Foreign media shares 32 best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or just an adventurer, Ho Chi Minh City promises an unforgettable journey for every type of traveler, travel website The Planet D wrote in its most recent publication.

HCMC People's Committee, People’s Council headquarters to open to visitors

The headquarters building of the HCM City People’s Council and People’s Committee will be open again to visitors during the coming National Day Holiday on September 1 and 2.

HCM City pledges to improve waterway tourism

The HCMC People’s Committee has unveiled a plan to improve waterway tourism products from 2023 to 2025, with the goal of earning more from this tourism segment.

Enjoying Saigon’s sidewalk coffee stands at night

Sitting on a sidewalk to sip a cup of coffee at night is an interesting experience for many tourists in HCM City.