Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and most chaotic city in Vietnam. It has a lot to offer, from French colonial landmarks and wonderful shopping experience to bustling nightlife and delicious food. Here you can find some useful information about flights from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City and a quick shopping guide to this fantastic city.

Getting from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City

Flights from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City cost $270 on average with flight duration of around 1 hour and 15 minutes. September and October is the time when you can find many cheap flights from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City.

Cambodia Angkor Air is one of the highly reputable operators serving Ho Chi Minh – Siem Reap flights and frequently offers the best deals for Cambodia flight tickets. The airline currently offers cheap flights from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (one way) with only $5, valid until 31 March 2018.

Shopping experience in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market

Located in the heart of District 1, Ben Thanh Market is one of the Saigon’s oldest landmarks and offers tourists an absolutely authentically Vietnamese atmosphere. Here you can find almost anything you would expect from an Asian market, from local handicrafts, jewelry, souvenirs and clothes to Vietnamese coffee, tea, nuts and fresh fruits. There is also an eating section inside the market where you can try famous local dishes such as Bun rieu cua, Hu tieu or Hot vit lon.

Vincom Center

With more than 250 retail outlets spread out over two separate buildings, Vincom Center is one of the most popular and the largest shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City. Vincom Center A is where you can shop for electronics, home décor, and international luxury brands while Vincom Center B brings the best high street brands, sporting apparel and homeware.

Takashimaya Vietnam

Takashimaya Vietnam is the first department store in Vietnam of Takashimaya – a well-known retailer from Japan. Covering an area of 15,000 squared meters, including two basements and three levels, Takashimaya Vietnam comes with jewelry, cosmetics and fragrance, clothing and footwear, watches and luggage from international high-class brands. There is also a massive food court with excellent food outlets in this luxury shopping mall.

An Dong Market

An Dong Market is a mix of a wholesale market and a retail market, selling a variety of clothes, bags, shoes, accessories and food. The market is most famous for its handicrafts with many crafts stalls and is one of the best places in Ho Chi Minh City to buy handicrafts from the skilled artisans. You can also try some traditional desserts and snacks or grab for a refreshing drink at the stalls beside the market.