Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Parks, Local Cafe & Untold Stories in Saigon
Discover the quiet, authentic side of Ho Chi Minh City on a walking tour. Explore hidden parks, local coffee culture, and historical landmarks while learning about the city's history.
Begin your journey at Bach Tung Diep Park, a peaceful park in the heart of Saigon surrounded by colonial architecture. Learn about Old Saigon, French-era buildings, and how the city transformed into today’s vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.
Continue to Tao Dan Park, one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in the city. Experience authentic local life, from morning exercise groups and bird singing clubs to elderly residents practicing Tai Chi.
Next, visit Thich Quang Duc Monument to understand an important chapter of Vietnam’s modern history and the role of Buddhism in society. Then, walk to a meaningful memorial honoring victims of the pandemic. Learn how Ho Chi Minh City responded to COVID-19 and how the community showed resilience during challenging times.
Finally, relax at a local coffee shop and enjoy local cafe. Learn about Vietnam coffee culture, why locals spend hours at cafés, and how coffee became a daily ritual in Saigon.
Continue to Tao Dan Park, one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in the city. Experience authentic local life, from morning exercise groups and bird singing clubs to elderly residents practicing Tai Chi.
Next, visit Thich Quang Duc Monument to understand an important chapter of Vietnam’s modern history and the role of Buddhism in society. Then, walk to a meaningful memorial honoring victims of the pandemic. Learn how Ho Chi Minh City responded to COVID-19 and how the community showed resilience during challenging times.
Finally, relax at a local coffee shop and enjoy local cafe. Learn about Vietnam coffee culture, why locals spend hours at cafés, and how coffee became a daily ritual in Saigon.









