Đây là Ho Chi Minh City
Đây là Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh, or Saigon - as many locals still call it. I personally don't know where that name came from, but Saigon is not your typical tourist destination.  
(or maybe I'm biased)

It's a city that hits you right between the eyes: the chaos of motorbikes weaving through traffic, the smells of street food everywhere you go. Saigon can be both modern and vintage at the same time. It's a city that's loud, fun, rough around the edges, and kind.

And this is also the city where I've grown up, so we got a lot of stories to share.
Ho Chi Minh City
JUST ME WANDERING AROUND
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Images by yours truly, 2019
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SOUTHERN VIETNAM
10° 45' 45.4392'' N
— 106° 39' 36.6192'' E
Saigon's located in the south-eastern region of Vietnam, 1,760 km (1,090 mi) south of Hanoi. The average elevation is 5 m (16 ft) above sea level for the city centre and 16 m (52 ft) for the suburb areas.
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5 million
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Dist. 5
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The city isn't a monotoned giant, but a vibrant mosaic. Each district hums with its unique tune. We have District 1 specific for shopping and tourism, while district 5 is full of local street food, and so much more. Saigon isn't just a place, it's a kaleidoscope of experiences waiting for people to unfurled.
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Images by Minh Thu, My Nguyen,
Vi Thuan & me
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) or Saigon
— Vietnamese:  Hồ Chí Minh
— Vietnamese: Sài Gòn

... is the most populous city in Vietnam. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, and Saigon River is the largest. As a municipality, Ho Chi Minh City consists of 16 urban districts, five rural districts, and one sub-city.
Saigon's been my home for over two decades, a witness to my triumphs and tearful moments. Every return to the city feels like a homecoming after a lifetime away, to be honest.

I hate being lonely, and probably that's why I love Saigon.
The people, the shops, the vibrant pulse of the city – there's always somewhere to wander, someone to share a story with, something to lose myself in.

Thinking about traveling to Saigon?
Make sure to check out my suggestions!
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my youth,
childhood
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happiest
Shopping
Places & More
LANDMARK
BITEXCO TOWER
LIBE WORKSHOP
Coffee
& Desserts
LA VIET
MAISON DE BOONY
BAKES SAIGON
Street Food
& Restaurants
PIZZA 4PS
toan rice noodle
HO THI KY MARKET
Not sure where to eat?
Check out my list above.
3F Tang Bat Ho, Ward 1, Da Lat
2:00PM
— 11:00PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
Landmark 81
Saigon Skyview
720 A D. B. Phu,
Binh Thanh, HCMC
8:30 AM
— 11:00PM
Flexible

Bitexco
Tower
2 Hai Trieu,
District 1, HCMC
9:30AM
— 9:30PM
Flexible

Libe
Workshop
52 Nguyen Trai,
District 1, HCMC
9:30AM
— 9:30PM
20—80 USD
/PERSON
La Viet
Coffee
57A Tu Xuong,
Ward 7, District 3
7:00AM
— 9:00PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
Maison
De Boony
10 Le Q. Don, Ward 11,
Phu Nhuan, HCMC
8:00AM
— 10:00PM
1—4 USD
/PERSON
Bakes
Saigon
16 Thao Dien,
District 2, HCMC
8:30AM
— 10:00PM
5-20 USD
/PERSON
Pizza
4PS
48/01 Xuan Thuy,
Thao Dien, D.2
11:00AM
— 11:00PM
8—25 USD
/PERSON
Toan Quan
Rice Noodle
99 De Tham,
Co Giang, D.1, HCMC
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2—5 USD
/PERSON
Ho Thi Ky
Street Food
Quan 10,
HCMC
5:00PM
— 10:00PM
1—5 USD
/PERSON
... when I’m
not at a cafe
(and/or
eating)
Saigon is always full of energy. Really.
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What I like about I like the most about Saigon is "Saigonese". Somehow, you will always feel welcomed here: navigation, where to eat, what to do, etc., don’t be shy to ask, I bet the locals know everything.
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Personally, there's no better way to enjoy Saigon than getting a to-go banh mi than sitting at my favorite coffee shop the whole day to work. That’s when I’m productive the most.
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Are you ready to check out my list of places in Saigon?→
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What does a Saigon local (me) usually do?
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Let's find out what
I'd like to do
Why Scooter-ing in Saigon:
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— Scooters are faster than cars in Saigon
— Driving at night is relaxing
Why Gallery in Saigon:

— Support local artists
— Immerse in Viet culture & arts
Why Museum in Saigon:

— Uncover Saigon's rich history
— Learn how Viet culture was shaped
Why Concert in Saigon:

— Discover local Saigon bands
— Experience Saigon by night with music
Why Work @ Coffee Shop:

— Find focus and a change of scenery
— good wifi, comfy seats, and "coffee" fuel
Some of my memorable moments

2019

You can totally see how confused I was about the future. This picture was taking in my senior year in high school: didn't know what to do
and was trying super hard to figure things out...

2018

Van, Vy and me, we were hanging out for the first time after we left middle school.

This was also when I first got into film, just wanting to take pictures of everything.

2018

What I love the most about my high school year is doing curricular activities, and that was also how I got into design.

Saigon gave me a lot of things. In the picture is my first mentor in my design journey and to the left is my first creative partner!

2019

Me & Leo, my best friend, were working on our high school exit test. At this point, I already knew what I wanted to do - going to a design school, so the exam, which includes math, physics and chemistry, doesn't really matter to me anymore.

2019

This was taken in one of the historical museums.

Still trying to figure things out at this time. There were some moments I just loved randomly going around Saigon, this trip wasn't in our plan, but we ended up here, which I really loved.
Thank    you
for
traveling with me