Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

With almost 13million people, Ho Chi Minh City, or more widely known as Saigon, is the biggest city in Vietnam, and also serves as its main commercial and business centre. Growing at a frantic pace over the past few decades after the war, it somewhat resembles the SouthEast Asia metropolises like Manila, futuristic, crowded, with touches of old school colonial charm left on its architecture and historic precints. With such a big population, there are endless things to do in Ho chi minh city, whether you are looking to relive the Vietnam war in the cu chi tunnels, or visit the old colonial buildings left by the French. Even the nature things to do in Ho chi minh city are aplenty, with its close proximity to outlying islands and conservation areas. 

While many see the Vietnamese as one of the sharpest business people and tourist scams are common, the image is slowly changing, with responsible businesses and innovative young vietnamese rising up to create interesting activites for tourists in Ho Chi MInh city. Eager to meet the world and show them the renewed Vietnam and its dreams for being a first world country, the experiences here are warm, friendly and might just surprise you warmly! Check out all the things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, handpicked by Backstreet Academy and served by your friendly local hosts!