{"id":2114,"date":"2022-03-08T03:27:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hanoi-vs-ho-chi-minh-city-a-first-timers-guide-to-vietnam\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T03:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T17:20:33","slug":"hanoi-vs-ho-chi-minh-city-a-first-timers-guide-to-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hanoi-vs-ho-chi-minh-city-a-first-timers-guide-to-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: A First Timer\u2019s Guide to Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>If you\u2019re torn between what to do in Vietnam on your first trip, our Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City guide will help you decide which to visit first.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vietnam is a patchwork of bustling megacities, quiet backwater towns, emerald islands and cascading rice paddies. In this vibrant country, first-timers are spoilt for choice. Where to start \u2013 the dizzying hubbub of Ho Chi Minh City in the south or the historical foodies\u2019 paradise of Hanoi in the north?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City guide will help you decide what to do in Vietnam and which of Vietnam\u2019s most popular cities is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How will you experience <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search\/experiences?destinationId=le_0663a4ddceacb40b095eda264a85f15c&amp;destinationName=Hanoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanoi<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search\/experiences?destinationId=le_9eaae23a6eaea01a1d6111023c69f199&amp;destinationName=Ho+Chi+Minh+City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ho Chi Minh<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Hanoi<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Hanoi\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_cb5644c0-d6ff-4255-8ef9-8c983ec17c53\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e4fc431bfd95165aa117e95b95d8b377\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/le-jardin-hotel-haute-couture\/cb5644c0-d6ff-4255-8ef9-8c983ec17c53\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/1o2g5927uefl13h40hg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture, Hanoi, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$330<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_84452ce9-1cc6-45f9-a1ed-c24b00c5963e\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e4fc431bfd95165aa117e95b95d8b377\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/tamundi-alley-homestay-dragon-teeth-the-old-quarter-ha-noi\/84452ce9-1cc6-45f9-a1ed-c24b00c5963e\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Tamundi Alley Homestay - Dragon Teeth - The Old Quarter Ha Noi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/m742t7wdnp5kv93zjwtr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Tamundi Alley Homestay - Dragon Teeth - The Old Quarter Ha Noi, Hanoi, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Tamundi Alley Homestay &#8211; Dragon Teeth &#8211; The Old Quarter Ha Noi<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Additional amenities at this guesthouse include gift shops\/newsstands and a fireplace in the lobby.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$173<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Bdt7wAAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e4fc431bfd95165aa117e95b95d8b377\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/intercontinental-hanoi-landmark72-hanoi-vietnam\/0062y00000Bdt7wAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, an IHG Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/dcnk3f73cdgm16c8156.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, an IHG Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\"> Five-Star Sky-High Hanoi City Escape within City&#8217;s Highest Skyscraper<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$109<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Ib17fYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e4fc431bfd95165aa117e95b95d8b377\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/novotel-suites-hanoi-vietnam-asia\/006RF00000Ib17fYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Novotel Suites Hanoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/x079bozdqibgyhj6ghd.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Novotel Suites Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Novotel Suites Hanoi<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Novotel Hanoi City Retreat with Two Restaurants, Outdoor Pool &#038; 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Terrace Pool<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$69<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Ib17kYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e4fc431bfd95165aa117e95b95d8b377\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/movenpick-living-west-hanoi-vietnam-asia\/006RF00000Ib17kYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"M\u00f6venpick Living West Hanoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5fuwhrw3k6rgq91w1okn.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"M\u00f6venpick Living West Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">M\u00f6venpick Living West Hanoi<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Contemporary M\u00f6venpick Hanoi City Break with Restaurant, Pool &#038; 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It\u2019s a city hurtling into the future, while leaving one foot firmly in its past: remnants of Old Hanoi are evident in the French colonial architecture of St. Joseph\u2019s Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and Hanoi Opera House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Hanoi&amp;destinationId=le_0663a4ddceacb40b095eda264a85f15c&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1677809701-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An image of cycle-rickshaws in Hanoi, Vietnam - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-3908\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanoi is also the gateway to the glittering green bays and pristine islands of Ha Long Bay \u2013 there&#8217;s a shuttle bus that can take you there in just 2.5 hours. 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alt=\"Melia Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/melia-hanoi\/83b1d15b-6c92-4b59-9be5-478be5adeb25\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card  \" data-name=\"Melia Hanoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Melia Hanoi<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you&#8217;re looking for recreational opportunities, you&#8217;ll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests who want to try their luck at the slots can hop on the casino shuttle (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.2<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">7455 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$651<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do: Immerse yourself in history and folklore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a history buff, foodie, nature lover or culture vulture, there\u2019s something for every type of traveller in Hanoi. Check out the Temple of Literature, an ancient temple built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. Take a walk around Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm Lake at sunset or opt for a sunrise wander to spot locals practising tai chi. Don\u2019t miss out on visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary leader and president Ho Chi Minh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trip to Hanoi isn\u2019t complete without witnessing a water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Water puppetry is a tradition that dates back to the 11th century, when it was performed throughout villages across northern Vietnam. Expect singing, wooden puppets, music and a strong nod towards Vietnamese folklore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to eat: Market food with the locals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The love language of Hanoi is food. Locals sit on plastic milk crates, slurping noodles and an ice-cold Saigon beer. Markets are brimming with authentic street food, and guests are encouraged to mix with the locals, pull up a chair and get stuck in. Some of Vietnam\u2019s most famous dishes originated in Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Hanoi&amp;destinationId=le_0663a4ddceacb40b095eda264a85f15c&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1657620166-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two people digging into the popular fragrant dish of Hanoi - Pho - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-3906\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pho<\/em>, Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take <em>pho<\/em>, for example. While the pronunciation of this fragrant dish has been widely debated, there\u2019s no questioning its popularity. <em>Bun cha<\/em> is another local dish you should sample during your travels. Imagine succulent grilled pork strips served over a bed of steaming rice vermicelli noodles (or<em>\u202fb\u00fan<\/em>) \u2013 yum! The best way to taste it all? 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Club<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$150<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000CnP4wYAF\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_41a564c1b9f39d59ed7822a80decffd9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/novotel-saigon-centre-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam-asia\/006RF00000CnP4wYAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Novotel Saigon Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5a9w80uxigfi9fdimis.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Novotel Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Novotel Saigon Centre<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Contemporary Ho Chi Minh City Centre Retreat with Rooftop Bar, Terrace Pool &#038; Luxe Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$97<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&#038;destinationId=le_9eaae23a6eaea01a1d6111023c69f199&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&#038;destinationId=le_9eaae23a6eaea01a1d6111023c69f199&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none&#038;flexibleWithDate=true\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"View more escapes\">View more escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HO CHI MINH CITY&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The vibe: A captivating buzz fills the air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t help but get caught up in the high-energy whirlwind of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the business and financial hub of Vietnam. Scooters roar across narrow streets in one big cluster, night markets heave with visitors, the aromas of sizzling meat fill the air and music from the vibrant night clubs pump into the streets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&amp;destinationId=le_9eaae23a6eaea01a1d6111023c69f199&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1098352679-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful image of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-3904\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of the Sacred Heart, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rooftop bars are in abundance, and sleek designer malls and silver skyscrapers exist alongside crumbling French-colonial dwellings, incense-infused temples and ramshackle markets. Along Backpacker Street, you\u2019ll discover an abundance of bars, upscale restaurants and street food stalls to curb every type of craving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do: Visit bustling markets and ancient monuments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the centre of the city, you\u2019ll find the huge, bustling Ben Thanh Market, the oldest market in HCMC. Get there early to stock up on local produce, clothes and traditional handicrafts. In the evenings, patrons arrive in droves to taste mouthwatering street food. HCMC\u2019s significant history has a stronghold over the city\u2019s heart; learn more about the country\u2019s war-torn past at the War Remnants Museum or Ho Chi Minh City Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&amp;destinationId=le_9eaae23a6eaea01a1d6111023c69f199&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1009926184-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"An image showing the Ho Chi Minh market in Vietnam - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ho Chi Minh market, Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, spend a day exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, a huge network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. A simple stroll across the city is enough to evoke excitement \u2013 spot the Independence Palace, the French-colonial style Notre Dame Cathedral and the iconic yellow fa\u00e7ade of Sai Gon Central Post Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to eat: The city\u2019s best banh mi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re only going to try one local dish in HCMC, make it <em>banh mi<\/em>. So much more than just a cheap and cheerful sandwich, the beauty of the <em>banh mi<\/em> lies in its simplicity. Imagine a fresh baguette with just the right amount of crunch, lashings of creamy mayonnaise, slabs of pressed meat, and a sprinkling of pickled vegetables and fresh herbs. For the perfect bite, head to <strong>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec Hu\u1ef3nh Hoa<\/strong> \u2013 one of the most famous <em>banh mi<\/em> spots in the city. Or follow the scent of fresh meat to <strong>B\u00e1nh M\u00ec 37 Nguyen Trai<\/strong>, which serves up grilled pork <em>banh mi <\/em>from a street food cart. For the ultimate, traditional <em>banh mi<\/em>, make a pit stop at <strong>Banh Mi Hong Hua<\/strong>. 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