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Hanging around the Central district of Saigon – District 1
District 1 - the economic, political, entertainment and cultural centre of Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) - is a must-visit destination for anyone that comes to the city. The approximately 8 square metre district is home to numerous administrative offices, commercial banks, business headquarters, bunches of hotels, restaurants, cafes, shopping malls and entertainment hubs.
Saigon River – where the river lives the city
The Saigon river has been nurturing Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) for over 3 centuries. While the city has become one of the most dynamic cities in the region, the river, like a giant mirror, has reflected all the ups and downs of the city throughout history. The river indeed holds the soul of the city in some sense, which few visitors will miss a chance to explore.
Unmissable museums in Ho Chi Minh City
From the long established museums that are managed by state-owned organisations, to the newly opened private museums, Ho Chi Minh City has more hidden gems to explore for anyone.
Hanging around the Central district of Saigon – District 1
District 1 - the economic, political, entertainment and cultural centre of Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) - is a must-visit destination for anyone that comes to the city. The approximately 8 square metre district is home to numerous administrative offices, commercial banks, business headquarters, bunches of hotels, restaurants, cafes, shopping malls and entertainment hubs.
Saigon River – where the river lives the city
The Saigon river has been nurturing Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) for over 3 centuries. While the city has become one of the most dynamic cities in the region, the river, like a giant mirror, has reflected all the ups and downs of the city throughout history. The river indeed holds the soul of the city in some sense, which few visitors will miss a chance to explore.
Unmissable museums in Ho Chi Minh City
From the long established museums that are managed by state-owned organisations, to the newly opened private museums, Ho Chi Minh City has more hidden gems to explore for anyone.
What’s Around Silverland Yen: A Walking Guide to District 1’s Museum Quarter
Silverland Yen stands at 73-75 Thu Khoa Huan Street, on a short block in Ben Thanh Ward. Guests book it for the quiet, then discover the more useful thing about the address: it sits at the edge of District 1’s museum quarter, not its shopping quarter. Independence Palace is a four-minute walk. The Museum of […]
A Slow Day Near Silverland Jolie: From Thi Sach Street to the Saigon River
Thi Sach is a short street, and if you walk straight down it from Silverland Jolie you arrive at the river: 280 m from our door at 4D Thi Sach, about four minutes on foot. This whole guide grows out of that short walk. It is written for two kinds of readers: travellers deciding whether […]
What’s Around Silverland Ben Thanh: A Walking Guide to the Market, Le Loi and Beyond
The fresh-food section of the market opens at four in the morning, and the bookshop on Le Loi stays open until nine at night. Almost everything in this guide sits between those two hours, and within a few hundred metres of our door at 14-16 Le Lai. It is written for travellers still choosing a […]
KL Spa at Silverland Ben Thanh: A Spa Near Ben Thanh Market
After a morning around Ben Thanh Market, you may want to return to your room, put down your shopping bags and leave the afternoon open. A spa near Ben Thanh Market makes room for that change of pace. At Silverland Ben Thanh, KL Spa brings massage, facial, hair and nail care into the hotel, so […]
Thao Dien Ho Chi Minh City Guide — Cafés, Art & Expat Culture in District 2
A local Thao Dien Ho Chi Minh City guide to District 2: specialty coffee, Michelin-selected restaurants, galleries and creative workshops, plus how to get there on Metro Line 1 and where to stay nearby.
5 Things to Check Before Booking a Year End Party Venue in District 1, Saigon
A year end party venue in District 1, Saigon is a banquet hall, restaurant or private event space located in the central business district of Ho Chi Minh City, hired specifically to host a corporate Tat Nien, the traditional Vietnamese year-end gathering held between October and January. Selection criteria include actual guest capacity, audio-visual equipment, accessibility, included […]
The Café Apartment Saigon: Complete Guide to 42 Nguyen Hue (2026)
At some point on a first trip to Saigon, you’ll find yourself on Nguyen Hue Walking Street looking up at a building that doesn’t match anything around it. Nine floors. Peeling yellow plaster. Balconies covered in hanging signs and trailing plants, every floor a different café. The whole thing looks like it’s held together by […]
KL Spa Ho Chi Minh: The Best Spa in Saigon at Silverland Hotels
Searching for KL Spa Ho Chi Minh or simply looking for the best spa in Saigon? KL Spa is the signature wellness brand of Silverland Hospitality, bringing rejuvenating treatments to spas across District 1. With 6 locations spread across Silverland’s boutique hotels, from Ben Thanh Market to Dong Khoi Street to Little Tokyo, KL Spa […]
Best Area to Stay in Ho Chi Minh: A District-by-District Guide for 2026
Picking the best area to stay in Ho Chi Minh City decides more of your trip than the hotel itself does. Book into the wrong district and every day starts with a 25-minute Grab ride before you’ve even had coffee. Book into the right one, and the city’s best food, sights, and nightlife are a […]