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National Day (Sept 2): Fireworks Celebration
Sep 1, 2026
TP. Hồ Chí Minh
A National Day fireworks show over the Saigon skyline with a festive mood across downtown.
Mid-Autumn Festival & Luong Nhu Hoc Lantern Street
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026
Quận 5, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Saigon's most dazzling lantern street in District 5 — a check-in paradise and traditional Mid-Autumn vibe.
Christmas in Saigon: Notre-Dame & Tan Dinh Lights
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
Quận 1 & Quận 3, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
At Christmas, downtown Saigon and its churches glow with lights — a must for strolling and photos.
New Year's Eve Countdown at Nguyen Hue
Dec 30, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Saigon's liveliest New Year's Eve — live music, a countdown and riverside fireworks.
Nguyen Hue Flower Street for Lunar New Year
Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 19, 2027
Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ, Quận 1, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Saigon's iconic Tet flower street — vibrant displays, the year's zodiac mascot and spring vibes.
Featured articles
Food
Saigon Street Food: Must-Try Dishes and Where to Eat
From banh mi and pho to com tam and iced milk coffee — a street-food map for your first time in Saigon.
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Culture
Cu Chi Tunnels: A Day-Trip Guide from Saigon
The legendary tunnel network about 1.5–2 hours from downtown — how to get there, which site to pick and trip tips.
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Guides
Ben Thanh Market: What to Buy, Eat and How to Bargain
Saigon's landmark market — local specialties, souvenirs, food stalls and bargaining tips for first-timers.
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Culture
Independence Palace: Visiting a Historic Landmark
Where the war ended in 1975 — modernist architecture, a command bunker and reception halls kept almost as they were.
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Culture
Saigon Central Post Office: Architecture & Visiting Tips
A 130-year-old post office with a steel-arched hall and antique maps — an unmissable stop beside Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Culture
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: A Visitor's Guide
The French-era icon in the heart of District 1 — address, hours, photo tips and the landmarks right next door.
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Culture
War Remnants Museum: What You Should Know
One of Saigon's most visited museums — artefacts, photographs and moving stories from the war years.
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Nearby
Nguyen Hue Walking Street: Downtown Nightlife Guide
The lively pedestrian plaza before City Hall — apartment cafes, street music and Saigon's evening buzz.
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