Japan Town
Japan Town in Ho Chi Minh City, centered around Le Thanh Ton Street in District 1, offers photographers a unique blend of Japanese and Vietnamese urban culture. This compact neighborhood, spanning roughly 4-5 blocks, transforms…
Opera House
The Saigon Opera House, officially known as the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, stands as one of the most elegant colonial landmarks in Vietnam at 7 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi…
Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office stands as one of Ho Chi Minh City‘s most iconic landmarks at 2 Công xã Paris, District 1. Operating daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, this historic building remains…
Binh Thanh Japan Town
District 1 has a large Japan Town with many restaurants, shops, and bars servicing Japanese clientele. But across the canal from the Zoo in Binh Thanh is a second smaller Japanese area.
Nam Du Island
Nam Du Island is serviced by ferries from Rach Gia in the southern Mekong. It is a lovely seldom visited island. There are a number of smaller islands that you can visit on daily tour…
Bui Vien
Bui Vien is sometimes called walking street. It is the entertainment center, the backpacker area and at least in parts, a red-light district. Drugs are not much of a problem though you will see “balloons”…
Can Tho Floating Market
SInce Covid, the floating market in Can Tho is quite a bit less active. Still a worthwhile early morning photo opportunity. The canals around the market also have some good environmental portrait opportunities.
People’s Committee
At the very top of Nguyen Hue walking street is the Saigon People’s Committee building. Often referred to as City Hall it is a lovely bit of architecture. It is located at 86 Le Thanh Ton…
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market stands as one of Ho Chi Minh City‘s most iconic landmarks, located at Le Loi Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Operating from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM daily, with…
Cho Lon (Chinatown)
Chinatown — Cho Lon Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City‘s historic Chinatown district, is an amazing fusion Vietnamese and Chinese cultura, offering photographers an authentic glimpse into daily life across its dynamic streets and ancient…
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