Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) Vietnam
Country: Vietnam · Region: Southeast Asia · Currency: Vietnamese Dong
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest and most modern city, featuring French colonial architecture and museums related to the Vietnam War and colonial history. The cruise port at Phu My is located about 8 km from the city center.
Top sights
Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Opera House, Cholon (Chinatown), French colonial architecture in District 1, Hotel Majestic
Things to do
- Ben Thanh Market
- Central market accessible via Exit 3 at Ben Thanh Station on the new metro line.
- Opera House
- Downtown attraction easily accessible from the Hotel Majestic and Saigon River waterbus stop.
- Cholon (Chinatown)
- Historic ethnic Chinese community area with distinctive culture and Cholon Bus Station serving the Mekong Delta.
- Phạm Ngũ Lão Street
- Backpackers' district in District 1 with numerous tourist services and private bus company offices.
Where to eat
- Saigon cafes
- The city has a strong cafe culture stemming from French colonial heritage.
Forecast for Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My)
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Weather in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88°F | 72°F | 1.0 in | 6 |
| February | 90°F | 73°F | 0.4 in | 4 |
| March | 92°F | 76°F | 0.5 in | 3 |
| April | 92°F | 78°F | 2.1 in | 9 |
| May | 91°F | 79°F | 7.1 in | 22 |
| June | 88°F | 77°F | 9.4 in | 28 |
| July | 86°F | 77°F | 13.0 in | 29 |
| August | 87°F | 77°F | 11.6 in | 29 |
| September | 86°F | 76°F | 13.3 in | 29 |
| October | 86°F | 75°F | 11.7 in | 26 |
| November | 87°F | 75°F | 5.3 in | 18 |
| December | 87°F | 73°F | 3.0 in | 12 |
Getting around
Use the new metro line (opened December 2024), buses, taxis via Grab or Mai Linh/Vinasun apps, motorbike taxis, or cyclo tours; avoid peak traffic hours 7-8:30 AM and 4:30-6 PM.
What to eat
Ho Chi Minh City has a strong cafe culture and diverse cuisine influenced by French colonial heritage and the ethnic Chinese community in Cholon; explore local restaurants and street food in the Pham Ngu Lao backpackers' district.
Tips
Have your destination written in Vietnamese and carry your hotel's business card, as taxi drivers often don't speak English; use ride-hailing apps like Grab for fixed, fair fares.
Best for
History, French colonial architecture, war museums
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