1. Eat soup for breakfast

Eat together

Noodle soup dishes are very popular in Hanoi, and pho is just one among them. There are more and more to try. These soups are a perfect choice for your breakfast with a generous helping of various meats, veggies and noodles. So start your day off with Vietnamese style and devour a bowl of Pho, Banh Canh Cua, Bun Bo Hue or whatever you like. You are highly recommended to visit Ben Thanh market with a huge section in the middle with food stalls

2. Visit Ben Thanh Market

Visit Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh market is the iconic central market in Ho Chi Minh city with a variety of items sold from souvenirs, kitchen supplies to groceries and meat. One disadvantage is the market gets hot and muggy during the day and the sellers might be pretty aggressive to both locals and tourists. However, you should really pay a visit to this place. You could find something hard to catch anywhere else. Remember to spend some time navigating through and really exploring all that is has to offer, and don’t forget to make bargain and negotiate because the prices here are often marked up. If the seller persists “fixed price”, you will most likely to find the same items at another stall.

3. Go on a motorbike tour

Go on a motorbike tour

Motorbikes are actually the vehicle of choice in Ho Chi Minh city. Going on motorbikes is cheap and good for seeing the city on the back of the bike. You will definitely have the opportunity to try the best street food Ho Chi Minh city has to offer and go to somewhere you haven’t been before. The architecture of the city is worth to explore. If you walk between the Norther Damn cathedral and Sai Gion river along Dong Khoi Street, and wander around Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Street, you will be able to appreciate many of the beautiful buildings of downtown Ho Chi Minh city.