Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | World’s Best Cities

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest metropolis, is a vibrant cultural hub with some of the best nightlife, shopping and online kudos in our entire ranking (Facebook Check-ins rank #9 and Tripadvisor Reviews rank #7). No wonder it ranks #17 overall in our vital Lovability category, something that’s likely to improve in the coming years with new upscale venues and international entertainment brands like Papaya Papa and Shri, with their panoramic city views and bold cocktails. This year’s Saigon Night Market Expansion has brought new food and drink stalls, more live music stages and extended hours, making one of Asia’s largest open-air night markets even more bustling. The #7-ranked Shopping scene got a boost in 2023 with the reopening of the Union Square luxury mall, and in 2025 the Landmark 81 tower will become one of Southeast Asia’s tallest and most prestigious shopping venues. The city’s #75 Livability ranking will improve with its #37-ranked Air Quality subcategory, and new investment into public and green spaces with new Saigon River placemaking projects transforming the waterfront into a buzzing outdoor hub with parks, jogging paths and open-air cafes. The expansion of the Bach Dang Wharf Park, set to be completed in 2025, will add green spaces, public art and waterfront activities.