Chợ Lớn – the name means “Big Market” has been the heart of Saigon’s Chinese community for over three centuries. More than a district, it is a world unto itself: where Teochew, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Hainanese dialects still echo through temple courtyards, where traditional medicine shops preserve knowledge passed down through generations, and where the […]
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When the sun sets over Saigon, most markets close their stalls and surrender to the night. But Hồ Thị Kỷ Flower Market does the opposite, it awakens. Located in District 10, this narrow thoroughfare transforms after 8 PM into the city’s most vibrant nocturnal spectacle. While the rest of Saigon winds down, Hồ Thị Kỷ […]
Located about 70 kilometers northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Củ Chi Tunnels stand as one of Vietnam’s most significant historical sites, a sprawling underground network that sheltered soldiers and civilians during the Vietnam War. Here is what to expect and how to experience it with authenticity and respect. What to expect The tunnel […]
When the sun sets over Saigon, the city transforms. The relentless heat softens, neon signs flicker to life, and the skyline becomes a constellation of lights stretching toward the horizon. From above, the chaos resolves into something breathtaking. Here are the city’s finest rooftop destinations for experiencing it. Chill Skybar: The Iconic Experience Perched on […]




