War Remnants Museum , at 28 Vo Van Tan Street, Open daily 7:30AM-12PM, 1:30PM-5PM, last admission 4:30PM. Formerly known as the of Exhibition House of American War Crimes, the museum was opened in a hurry, less than five months after the fall of the South. It's currently housed in a rather confused assemblage of seven warehouses, with new purpose-built premises partially open for temporary and permanent exhibits. This disturbing display of man's cruelty during the Vietnam (American) War includes halls full of gruesome photographs, a simulated "tiger cage" prison and jars of deformed fetuses blamed on Agent Orange. There is bias as surprise, surprise there are no records of any unpleasant deeds having been committed by the North Vietnamese Army. Outside, there are helicopters, jets, tanks, and other bits of armament. However watch out for the amputees who will try and sell you thier wares. It's only a block from the Reunification Palace — see the museum pamphlet for a map. Entry 15,000 dong.

If booking a day trip or multi day trip, check out the travel agencies on De Tham (near 23/9 park, just off of Pham Ngu Lao). Probably the best would be Delta Adventure Tours as it has been around for a long time and gives more options. Also, if you book through another agency, it is quite likely that you will end up on a Delta Adventure tour anyway. Why not go to the source.

u have to get a motor bike ad tempt fate especially around the western new year millions take to the streets like a swarm of bees neekig bikes there are millions on the street, japanesse buffets, night clubbing and going to the markets for such lovely things as peacock feathered fans and lotus flower tea.and go to local peoples houses for massage, get cup therapy, i got it once in a brothel a terrible shock when a girl climbed on my back with a rope of fire and then started sticking glasses on my back, very interesting bruisig the second oe was a family of girls and their old blind grandfather who lay on the ground surounded in war medals they where so sweet and also gave a lovely massage, its a nice way to meet local people ad give them a little money, another thing is the restererant o the street where the tour busses leave theres a resteraunt on the street behind and it has the most amazing fake meat food super super good. get some old guy to take u on the motorbike boat to go to the south side of siago which is completely different.

Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh - tourist attraction featuring actual tunnels built during the Vietnam War. Bong Sen Hotel, Ho Chi Minh - reasonably priced and excellent location.

Change money at any legal money changer or there's one in Bne Thanh Market Bargain bargain when u shop Handphones wallets in pockets.. tight pants better Bring your own basic medicine Book hotels form internet.. cheaper easier. Ride taxi with meter. Backpackers area.. more info for attractions there.. Pham Ngu Lao Street.. Light clothings only.. Local food is cheap but be careful..

Make sure to take a cyclo ride around the city! It's an easy way to see the best spots in the city. The driver will drop you off and wait while you explore. Be sure to tip the driver well...it's a hard job.

For travellers going "Free Easy", make sure enough time is allocated for a trip to HCMC as...
1. You can only go to One location / day
2. Tours / trips are bought on a daily basis
3. Trips start at 8am, meaning that you can't go on a tour on your arrival day (will arrive at your hotel at about 10am, due to jams)

recommend: 5D4N or more

dont miss nightlife and the tunnels of vietnam war near ho chi minh

Cu Chi Tunnels - not to be missed!

If visiting the War Memorial Museum, have an open mind. Only the Vietnamese perspective is shown here so do your research first to help put the puzzle pieces together when browsing the museum. Still worth a visit.