Author: Diane Misol

Canadian living in Germany - Enjoying Travel & Documenting as I go! My goal is to bring you honest reporting based on my experience. As blogging took over the internet, so did glossy photos and life is perfect mentality. The world is now officially viewed through rose coloured glasses. I aim to bring you a truer, more realistic version. Hope you enjoy and please share if you do.

Top 12 List of Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Tourist track Saigon – so much to see and do in so little time!  Top 12

Some choose to avoid Ho Chi Minh City, however, I highly recommend at least a short visit to this vibrant, friendly and historical city.  Below you will find my list of the top 12 things to see and do, in no particular order, with map links.  For costs, entrance fees, tour companies, etc. visit my blog Ho Chi Minh City.

Quoc Tu Pagoda:  Seven stories tall, the Buddhist Pagoda offers great city views.  If you are a spiritual person, each level offers reflection and prayer areas. Google Map

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Quan 176 – Cua Hang An Uong 176

Walking distance to the War Remnants Museum as well as the Independence Palace, the hip Quan 176 is a pleasure not to miss in Ho Chi Minh.

Restaurant Name: Quan 176, also known as Cửa Hàng Ăn Uống 176
Address:  P. 6, 176 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Note:  This is an independent restaurant review based on my experience.

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