Saigon after dark, along the river
The country’s largest business hub. Landmark 81 mirrored in the Saigon River, the Nguyen Hue promenade, Ben Thanh market and street food that runs all night.
Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City is about an hour and fifteen minutes. This is the country’s largest business hub and the head-office address for most tour operators and airlines working in Vietnam.
After dark, Landmark 81 stands mirrored in the Saigon River, the Nguyen Hue promenade stays busy late, and Ben Thanh market and the street-food blocks around it barely close.
For a working delegation this leg usually picks up an office meeting as well — many of the companies on the show floor are headquartered here.
At a glance
- Flight
- Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City, about 1h15
- What to see
- Landmark 81, the Nguyen Hue promenade, Ben Thanh market
- Time needed
- Two days
Fit it into your trip
The show runs 16 – 19 October 2026 at the Ariyana Convention Centre. Most international guests add two or three days either side of the four trading days.
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