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🛵 Meet solo travelers in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by most people, runs on motorbikes, street food and coffee. It's easy to meet people over a plastic-stool dinner.
Find people to meet in Ho Chi Minh City
Where travelers meet in Ho Chi Minh City
- District 1 — Bui Vien walking street, the main sights and nightlife.
- District 3 — Local cafés, street food and quieter streets.
- Thao Dien — Expats and nomads, cafés and coworking spaces.
- District 4 — Seafood and street food near the river.
Good plans to join or post in Ho Chi Minh City
Ideas that suit Ho Chi Minh City. If one is already on the Tablamigo map, join it. If not, post it and let travelers nearby join you.
- Street food tour on the back of a motorbike
- Day trip to the Cu Chi tunnels
- Mekong Delta day trip
- Rooftop drinks in District 1
- Coffee crawl: try egg coffee and coconut coffee
- Lunch at Ben Thanh market
Safety tips for Ho Chi Minh City
- Phone and bag snatching from motorbikes happens; keep your phone away from the road.
- Book rides in Grab or another ride-hailing app.
- Cross the road slowly and steadily; traffic flows around you.
Meet in busy public places and keep chats in the app until you're comfortable. More in our safety guide.
Best time to go
December to April is the dry season.
Questions
How do I meet other solo travelers in Ho Chi Minh City?
Open Tablamigo in Ho Chi Minh City to see plans other travelers have posted nearby, like dinners, drinks, day trips and coworking, and join one with a tap. You can also post your own plan and let people come to you.
Where do travelers hang out in Ho Chi Minh City?
District 1: Bui Vien walking street, the main sights and nightlife. District 3: Local cafés, street food and quieter streets. Thao Dien: Expats and nomads, cafés and coworking spaces.
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for solo travelers?
Phone and bag snatching from motorbikes happens; keep your phone away from the road. Book rides in Grab or another ride-hailing app. Cross the road slowly and steadily; traffic flows around you.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December to April is the dry season.
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