Ho Chi Minh City is the largest tourism center in Vietnam, annually attracting more than 70% of international tourists to the country. Tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh are extremely diverse and attractive. With the system of 11 museums, mainly on history, Ho Chi Minh City ranks No.1 in the number of museums. The biggest and oldest museum is Viet nam history Museum, Ho Chi Minh City with more than 30,000 artifacts. Besides, War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum also have great appeal for tourists. In addition, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis of religious diversity. The biggest and most famous of the city is Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in District 1. The colonial period has left many important architectural works, namely Municipal People's Council, Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Nha Rong Wharf... Reunification Palace, Saigon General Sciences Library was built under Republic of Vietnam. Modern architecture noted in buildings, hotels, commercial centers such as Diamond Plaza, Saigon Trade Centre... Besides, outside the center area, Cu Chi tunnels  Can Gio mangroves, Thu Duc stork garden are remarkable tourist attractions.

Ho Chi Minh City is also a center for shopping and entertainment. Beside music tearooms, bars, discos, theaters, the city owns plenty of amusement parks such as Dam Sen Cultural Park, Suoi Tien, and Zoo... In addition, shopping malls, namely Ben Thanh Market, Diamond Plaza..., the system of restaurants, cafes are also strengths of Ho Chi Minh tourism.