Free travel guide ho chi minh city hcmcsaigon ho chi minh city, commonly known as saigon or by the abbreviations hcmc or hcm, is the largest city in vietnam and the former capital of the republic of vietnam south vietnam. To help you make the most of your visit, weve created a list of the most popular things to do. They offer visitors a sneakpeek at the underground life of vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. In total, the city is broken into 24 districts consisting of 19 inner city districts and 5 suburban areas, some numbered and others named. Ho chi minh city vacation rentals ho chi minh city vacation packages ho chi minh city photos ho chi minh city map ho chi minh city travel guide hotels ho chi minh city. Jaspas for breakfast its western brekkie and very expat but after a week of pho for. Ho chi minh is vietnams largest and most populated city. Yet now, this area has transformed itself into a fastgrowing hot spot with real estate prices increasing rapidly. It is divided into 15 small subsets which are called wards phu. Many of the tourist attractions, including the main walking streets or the famous ben thanh market, are located in district 1. Ho chi minh city printable tourist map sygic travel. Saigon map map saigon ho chi minh city map map of saigon or ho chi minh city map. After scouring the internet for a good map of ho chi min city, vietnam also known as saigon, i decided to make one myself.
Get the free printable map of ho chi minh city printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. The district not only houses many famous buildings such as the city opera house, the notredame cathedral and the reunification palace but also hosts a large number of business transactions, from ben thanh market to large multinational. Distance between district 1 and district 3 ho chi minh. Luxury hotel ho chi minh city sofitel saigon plaza accor. Hi all, please can someone tell me how far district 1 is from district 3. No two ho chi minh city saigon districts are the same, each offering a distinctively unique experience and a wide range of accommodation options to travellers. Theres no place anywhere exactly like ho chi minh city hall.
The city authorities has proposed the amount to the ministry of transport for the long term and midterm public investment plan in the period 20212025. All areas map in ho chi minh city vietnam, location of shopping center, railway, hospital and more. I read somewhere that they have free street maps distributed in. Generally, the term saigon refers only to the urban districts of ho chi minh.
Ho chi minh city hcmc is vietnam at its most dizzying. Ho chi minh city map ho chi minh city guide all ho chi minh city hotels. Together with the hitech park in district 9, and the 32 ha. Following the fall of saigon in 1975, saigon was officially renamed ho chi minh city. Saigon map tourist map, city map and street map of ho chi. Visit ho chi minh city hall in ho chi minh city expedia. I will be in hcmc for 3 weeks and travelling to the go vap district each week day for the 3 weeks. District 1 district 2 district 3 district 4 district 5 district 6 district 7 district 8, district 9, district 10, district 11, district 12, tan binh, binh thanh, phu nhuan, thu duc, go vap, binh tan, tan phu. The return distance between ho chi minh city to district 1 is 10 km. Safety in ho chi minh ho chi minh city forum tripadvisor. Case studies of ho chi minh city and da nang 4 contents 1. The chinese community accounts for a significant population in this district.
Media in category district 1, ho chi minh city the following 200 files are in this category, out of 302 total. For a women ho chi minh city is one of the safest places on earth. Iam trying to locate a street map of district 1 that shows all street names and tourist destinations etc. Representing the essence of elegance and refined japanese hospitality, hotel nikko saigon offers business and. District 1 is the central business district and the main entertainment area as well. Thanks heaps ho chi minh city bed and breakfast ho chi minh city.
Retreat to the serenity of the sofitel saigon plaza 5star hotel in ho chi minh city. Thanks heaps ho chi minh city all ho chi minh city hotels. As of 2010 the district had a population of 174,154 people. Ho chi minh city s neighbourhoods were shaped by the colonial period, industrialisation and urban revivals. Each district in turn, is broken down into even smaller sections called wards. Since i also have to visit district 7 from district 1 for fv.
District 1 map and hotels in district 1 area ho chi minh city agoda. Free travel guide ho chi minh city romancing the planet. You will know you have arrived at district 1 when you spot hordes. As the home of about 10 million people, one can expect this city to be bustling with energy. Our rooms are named the suite and the writers loft. The urban districts are numbered from 1 to 12 with 7 additional districts such as binh thanh, phu nhuan, tan binh, thu duc, go vap, binh tan and tan phu.
Ho chi minh city consists of 24 different districts of various sizes, there are 19 city districts qu. Explore ho chi minh city with the ho chi minh city saigon get out and about travel guide on tripadvisor. Experience ho chi minh city the way it deserves to be with this 5 star hotel by mgallery collection, just steps away from notre dame cathedral. Stewie, sorry, cant help with that one dont know the metropole in saigon. The bedrooms keep their french colonial structure we are in ho chi minh city after all, but the interior decor is an irreverent mix of neon, aged wood, open bathtubs, books, and kitschy souvenirs collected from around the world reminiscent of lodgings above chinatown storefronts. The district is divided into 10 small subsets which are called wards phu. Ive looked through previous posts and they say that they are near. Ho chi minh districts saigon everything you need to. District 1 embedded in the very center of ho chi minh city doubles as the central business district and entertainment center.
Ho chi minh city map ho chi minh city travel guide all ho chi minh city hotels. Is it easy to walk or would you advise a taxi ride. Despite much rebuilding since the war, many of the citys elegant boulevards. Was super dangerous now just meh, binh thanh district. Located on the mekong river, ho chi minh city is the largest and most exciting city. Check map from ho chi minh city to district 1 for clear directions. Travelling from district 7 to district 1 by bus ho chi. Hcmc district map 2020 guide to live, travel in ho chi minh.
Jul 27, 20 district map of ho chi minh city after scouring the internet for a good map of ho chi min city, vietnam also known as saigon, i decided to make one myself. Hi, other op are right about the 34 taking you back. Among 24 districts, we pick up the coolest areas with its distinctive feels and their highlights include heritage buildings, creative vibes and thriving upscale spots. Now for the other half saigon has issues with camera snatching so beware exercise good common sense. A walking tour of saigon district 1 map info ho chi.
Each district has its own character though some are more frequently toured than others. Overview of research on urban management and municipal governance in vietnam 15 2. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. If you want to buy something cheap, if you want to shop in comfortable aircon environment with less crowd, this is the one place i will recommend in saigon. Divided into 24 districts, each neighborhood in ho chi minh city is numbered in a stroke of utilitarian urban planning. Ho chi minh city districts overview i tour vietnam blogs. Old compass cafe level 3, 63 pasteur st down the alley, district 1, ho chi minh city. My husband, my friend and i went to ho chi minh museum, but before that we had a coffee nearby in a local coffee shop. The best travel guide to ho chi minh city updated 2020.
The population of ho chi minh city, as of the 1 october 2004 census, was. But most people only travel and stay in the city center of district 1 and have missed out on many rare attractions and beauty that scatter in other lesserknown districts of the city. Postal codes central post office, ho chi minh city. Hue boulevard, district 1, district 1, ho chi minh city, vietnam, 70 see map. It is divided into 14 small subsets which are called wards phu. A walking tour of saigon district 1 map info ho chi minh city.
Explore ho chi minh city with the my view of district 1 ho chi minh city travel guide on tripadvisor. It happens mostly from two guys on a motor bike that come whizzing by and grab your camera. Lying at the heart of the city, district 1 is typical of an urban center. Here at you can search for directions, interactive maps, and satelliteaerial imagery of district 1 ho chi minh city map as well as find helpful information regarding district 1. District 1 contains most of the citys administrative offices, consulates, and large buildings. Districts one and three are considered the modern heart of the city. Districts in ho chi minh city can be as different as different cities. The main issue with other maps is that they dont clearly show all of the main districts in the core.
A walking tour of saigon district 1 map info 11 years ago. District 1 map and hotels in district 1 area ho chi minh. They actually touch each other in one corner, but from the center of district 1 or quan1 to the center of district 10 or quan 10 it is about 3. District map of ho chi minh city after scouring the internet for a good map of ho chi min city, vietnam also known as saigon, i decided to make one myself. The location is extremely strategic, connected to the central district by thu thiem tunnel, and is the first stop of the subway system under construction. Districts in ho chi minh city can be as different as different cities with different people, culture, food and dialects. There are several hospitals, high schools and universities in this district. Distance between district 1 and go vap district ho chi. Along with it, estimate travel time from ho chi minh city to district 1 to calculate the time you will spend travelling. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience chinatown cho lon district 5.
A guide to the best parks, public spaces and green spaces in central saigon ho chi minh city. It is the heart of the countrys commerce and the centre of culture. Hcm city peoples committee website ho chi minh city. As one of the fastest developing cities in southeast asia, ho chi minh has 19 districts with district 1 sometime referred to as saigon district serving as the city centre. The below are ho chi minh city districts overview with our suggestion of. Chinatown cho lon district 5 ho chi minh city 2020. Detailed hires maps of ho chi minh city for download or print. It is divided into 16 small subsets which are called wards phu. Ho chi minh city is a popular destination for many visitors from all over the world. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Ive crafted a walking loop around saigon that ive often recommended and walked myself many times. Street map of district 1 ho chi minh city message board. The largest city in vietnam, ho chi minh city is divided into 19 urban districts and 5 rural districts.
According to tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience chinatown cho lon district 5. I just thought i might warn you about district 4 where tourists are targeted for theft. See the best attraction in ho chi minh city printable tourist map. Large ho chi minh city maps for free download and print high. Low rates guaranteed on all district 1 hotels at agoda. I have a couple of places i visit consistently all in the similar area to the map. Map of ho chi minh city hotels and attractions on a ho. Welcome to the easiest way to search for vietnam maps online. Here you will find a mix of narrow vietnamese houses, colonial french architecture and modern high rise buildings. The site has over 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, armoury. This is a political map showing select districts within the city. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Just one day, district 2 was one of the poorest districts in ho chi minh city.
Follow vietceteras guide to some of ho chi minh citys most interesting districts. The chu chi tunnels are part of a massive war museum in ho chi minh. District 1, the financial and commercial hub, offers a slew of the most. Ho chi minh city tourism ho chi minh city holiday rentals ho chi minh city packages ho chi minh city photo ho chi minh city map ho chi minh city guide hotels ho chi minh city.