Ho Chi Minh City

Notable spots

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  War Remnants Museum

  Museum

  A sobering account of the Vietnam War era.

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  Ben Thanh Market

  Shopping

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  Notre-Dame Cathedral

  Landmark

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  Cu Chi Tunnels

  History

  A vast wartime tunnel network on the city's outskirts.

Best months: Jan, Nov and Dec

👕 Ho Chi Minh City in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.