The country of Vietnam is one of the famous holiday destinations among tourists. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam is the city of Ho Chi Minh. Famously known for its many American-style boulevards and French colonial buildings, Ho Chi Minh City is a perfect getaway for those who want a little bit of nature coexisting with modern civilization in their holiday.

Best time to fly from Naga to Ho Chi Minh City

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City is tropical year-round with an average temperature of 29-35 degrees Celsius. Ho Chi Minh City or rather Vietnam has only two seasons which are wet and dry season where rainfall can be heavy during the wet or monsoon season and humidity during the hotter months can be high. The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City would be between December to February when the weather is warmer with the occasional showers. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear skies with the winds blow gently, making it suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between July to September where the climate during that season is unpredictable and typhoons can sometimes occur at any point in time. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals, so this is perfect for those who wanted to travel with a limited budget.

Main airports available in Naga and Ho Chi Minh City

Naga Airport – The Naga Airport is an airport that connects the city of Naga with the outside world. The airport is located in Barangay San Jose, Pili. The airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific. This airport consists of two different terminals. Naga Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Naga Airport for visitors.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport – The Tan Son Nhat International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Ho Chi Minh with the outside world. The airport is located quite near to the city of Ho Chi Minh. The airlines that operate in this airport are Aeroflot, AirAsia, Air Busan, Air China, Air France and many others. This airport consists of one main terminal. Tan Son Nhat International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Tan Son Nhat International Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Naga and Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s climate is under the hot sun for most of the time. Usually, it will be warm and sunny throughout the years with little rains except for the typhoon season which the weather can be unpredictable with heavy rains and thunderstorms. The average maximum temperature in Ho Chi Minh City is around 27 to 33 degree Celsius while the average minimum is to 20 and 24 degree Celsius. The month of October to February will be the peak season for Ho Chi Minh City due to warm and pleasant climate compared to the rest of the year. If you plan to visit Ho Chi Minh City during this season, it is advised to make sure that you booked your flight and hotel as early as possible for fear of both of these amenities filled up quickly due to massive demand.

Highlights attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

Củ Chi tunnels – The Củ Chi tunnels is an extensive network of underground tunnels that are located in the district of Củ Chi in Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnels were extensively used during the bloody Vietnam War and it has become a valuable resource to the Viet Cong in their fight to counter the growing American presence during the war. The tunnels have been made wider and taller to compensate for tourists after the war as part of a tourist location in the district. Tourists can enter the tunnel with a guide and experience for themselves how the Viet Cong fighters travelled and hide from their enemies during the war.

Bến Thành Market – Located not far from the city of Ho Chi Minh is the stunning and beautiful Bến Thành Market. The market has become an important symbol of the city due to its status as one of the earliest surviving structures in the city. The market is teeming with sellers where more than 1,500 booths with more than 6,000 small businesses set up shops, selling all kinds of beautiful trinkets and luxury goods. The market is active both day and night, where the selection of products available also differs by the time of operation. For the shopaholics among the tourists, this is the place you do not want to miss out. 

War Remnants Museum – The War Remnants Museum is a museum that is located in the city of Ho Chi Minh. The museum specializes in various relics, memorabilia and artefacts about the bloody Vietnam War and the First Indochina War. The numerous exhibitions in the museum showcase multiple military equipments and unexploded ordnances where the ordnances have their fuses and charges removed. Visitors can also witness for themselves replicas of the infamous “tiger cages” and many other torture devices that are employed by the South Vietnamese government at the time.