Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Travel Guide

Ho Chi Minh City skyline at night with the Landmark 81 tower reflected in the Saigon River

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Travel Guide Everything a first-timer needs for Saigon — the new metro, the food, the district maze, and the honest trade-offs. Last updated: July 2026 Saigon quick facts (2026) City Ho Chi Minh City (everyone calls it Saigon) — Vietnam’s biggest city, >14 million people Best time Dec–Feb (dry, coolest … Read more

Long Thanh International Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before It Opens

Long Thanh International Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before It Opens Vietnam’s next mega-hub isn’t taking passengers yet — here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still a plan, and why you should double-check which airport your ticket actually uses. As of July 2026 (to be updated once commercial operations begin) Quick Facts Status Not yet open … Read more

Vietnam Entry Requirements 2026: Health Declaration + Digital Arrival Card for Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi

Noi Bai International Airport terminal in Hanoi lit up at night

Vietnam Entry Requirements 2026: Health Declaration + Digital Arrival Card for Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi Two separate steps from July 1, 2026, untangled so you breeze through immigration. Updated June 2026 The 30-second version Starts July 1, 2026 (health declaration) — Digital Arrival Card rolls out airport by airport Health declaration … Read more