Best Outdoor Activities in
Ho Chi Minh City

5 places

Dam Sen Cultural Park

Orientation & Geography

Asia, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

A special and unique attraction is the 2 km monorail, affording views from five meters above the ground.

Jade Emperor Pagoda

Architecture & Buildings

It's a little out of the center but worth the taxi ride. Lots of atmosphere and a nice place to just sit and watch it all happen.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Entertainment & Arts

Asia, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

The zoo is mostly tree covered and reasonably cool. Visit it on a weekday if you don't like crowds. The entrance fee is incredibly low (about 0.5 US Dollars).

Bitexco Financial Tower

Orientation & Geography

Asia, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

The observation deck Saigon Skydeck (49th floor) is open daily from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM for an entrance fee of 200,000 VND (about 9.00 USD) and offers a breathtaking view over the whole city.

Ho Chi Minh City Hall

Architecture & Buildings

Asia, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City

The building is illuminated at night and looks very impressive. There is a nice little park in front of it where it's nice to hang out with the locals.