Saigon

Thu Duc City Saigon is a city-within-a-city — a sprawling urban district formed in December 2020 by merging the former districts of Thu Duc, District 2.

Humidity in Saigon is genuinely high — and if you are moving to Ho Chi Minh City for the first time, it will be the first thing you notice when you step off.

Saigon hidden gems reward long-stay visitors who look beyond the main attractions and explore quieter cafes, alleys, temples, markets, and neighbourhoods.

The best graffiti walls Saigon are concentrated in Districts 1, 3, and 4, where local crews and international artists have transformed blank concrete into.

Souvenir shopping in Saigon works best when you balance price, authenticity, packing space, and what customs rules allow you to bring home.

Saigon duty free prices are not always better than in-city shops, so it helps to know what is worth buying before you reach the airport.

Saigon duty free shopping splits into two distinct worlds: the airport shops at Tan Son Nhat that most travelers rush through, and the in-city duty free.

Finding a quality tailor in Saigon for custom clothes is one of the best-kept secrets of living in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vincom Center Saigon shopping is convenient when you want international brands, air conditioning, food, services, and a central District 1 location.

Silk shopping in Saigon is easier when you know which boutiques, markets, and tailor districts sell authentic Vietnamese silk.