Guidebook for Quận 1
Sightseeing
Gotta try it once - food at night, shop during the day. Remember to bargain.
1702 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitolo saseBen Thanh
Đường Lê LợiGotta try it once - food at night, shop during the day. Remember to bargain.
One of the oldest church in HCMC. Try the coffee in the park.
1155 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Cathedral Notre Dame e-Saigon
01 Công xã ParisOne of the oldest church in HCMC. Try the coffee in the park.
Old French building. Look for the letter writer in the corner.
832 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Post Office Central Post Office ye-Saigon
02 Công xã ParisOld French building. Look for the letter writer in the corner.
District 5
Chinatown, for amazing food.
I-Museum wezinkophe zompi
28 Võ Văn TầnOnly museum you need to visit
Cu Chi Tunnels
Worth the trek
Food Scene
Quán Ụt Ụt - American BBQ & Craft Beer | Q.1
168 Đường Võ Văn KiệtIncredible American style BBQ
Entire street filled with local food, at local prices (and much better than the tourist sorts)
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Nguyễn Cảnh Chân
Entire street filled with local food, at local prices (and much better than the tourist sorts)
Pho Le
My opinion, one of the best Pho place in HCMC
Quan Ngon 138
Original Quan Ngon, where you can try a long menu of Vietnamese food
If you want to do a trek, head to the riverside fusion place.
144 abantu bendawo batusa
The Place Saigon
113 Tôn Thất ĐạmIf you want to do a trek, head to the riverside fusion place.
Arts & Culture
Bùi Viện
Đường Bùi ViệnBackpacker area, for fun bars, restaurants, tourist services
Nguyen Hue
Đường Nguyễn HuệWalking street, go from the People's Committee to the river
Drinks & Nightlife
Roof top bar, with cigar lounge the floor below - good view of the city
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Chill Skybar
76A Lê LaiRoof top bar, with cigar lounge the floor below - good view of the city
Acoustic
6E Hẻm 6 Ngô Thời NhiệmLive music, fun crowd
Everything Else
Võ Văn Kiệt
River walk, or run
Entertainment & Activities
Geox Diamond Plaza
34 Lê DuẩnShopping mall by the church - kids friendly