THE SAIGON TRAVEL GUIDE
A few field notes.
A little local context.
Small, useful reads for a city with a lot going on. Start here, then make your own discoveries.
TWO DAYS, YOUR WAY
48 Hours in Saigon for Couples and Friends.
Two days is enough to find a little of your own Saigon. Leave room for a second coffee, a long lunch and the street you didn’t mean to turn down.
5 MIN READ
CULTURE & NEIGHBOURHOODS
Chợ Lớn in Half a Day: Temples, Markets and Breakfast.
The best part of Chợ Lớn is often between the landmarks. Start with breakfast, follow the trading streets and leave time to look up.
4 MIN READ
COFFEE & EVERYDAY SAIGON
Your First Saigon Coffee: What to Order and Where to Go.
An alley café, a city-centre pause or a view of passing planes? Start with four of Carmen’s recommendations and a few useful words for your first order.
4 MIN READ
FOOD & NEIGHBOURHOODS
A food walk, your way.
The best food itinerary starts with what you enjoy, not the longest possible list of dishes.
3 MIN READ
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Car or motorbike? Make it yours.
How you move around the city changes the experience. Choose the option that makes your group comfortable.
3 MIN READ
FIRST-TIME SAIGON
Your first evening in Saigon.
You do not have to see everything on your first night. A good meal, a little city life and an easy journey back can be more than enough.
4 MIN READ