Things to Do in Đa Kao, Ho Chi Minh City

A mix of residential areas and local markets, with a historical backdrop dating back to the French colonial period.

  • Jade Emperor PagodaFamous Buddhist Temple
  • Hai An BookstoreBookstore
  • The Street Mạc Đĩnh ChiRestaurant

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Đa Kao in Ho Chi Minh City

Top things to do in Đa Kao

  • Jade Emperor Pagoda

    Jade Emperor Pagoda

    4.7 · 2.0k
    Famous Buddhist Temple

    Atmospheric Taoist-Buddhist temple built in 1909 by Cantonese migrants, with incense, carved panels, and turtle ponds. It is north of the main District 1 hotel zone.

    Every day
    7 AM – 6 PM
  • Hai An Bookstore

    Hai An Bookstore

    4.5 · 5.2k
    Bookstore
    Every day
    7:30 AM – 10:15 PM
  • BINON CACAO CHOCOLATE SHOP & CAFE

    BINON CACAO CHOCOLATE SHOP & CAFE

    4.8 · 173
    Chocolate Shop

    A chocolate shop and cafe that crafts chocolate from Vietnamese cacao, aiming to highlight its recognized acidity and freshness.

  • Đầu Hàng Stooooooooore

    4.9 · 244
    Flea Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 8:30 PM

Where to eat & drink in Đa Kao

  • The Street Mạc Đĩnh Chi

    The Street Mạc Đĩnh Chi

    4.8 · 2.4k
    Restaurant· ₫200–600K
    Mon–Fri
    11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    4:15 PM – 11:30 PM
  • Be An Vegetarian Bistro

    Be An Vegetarian Bistro

    4.8 · 1.5k
    Vegetarian· ₫100–500K
  • NOIRE Cafe & Bistro - Empress Tower - Hai Bà Trưng

    NOIRE Cafe & Bistro - Empress Tower - Hai Bà Trưng

    4.8 · 1.1k
    Restaurant· ₫100–200K
  • The BLACKSHEEP at Malandro

    The BLACKSHEEP at Malandro

    4.7 · 470
    Restaurant· ₫200–500K
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 1:30 AM

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Map of Đa Kao with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Jade Emperor Pagoda
  2. 2Hai An Bookstore
  3. 3The Street Mạc Đĩnh Chi
  4. 4BINON CACAO CHOCOLATE SHOP & CAFE
  5. 5Đầu Hàng Stooooooooore
  6. 6Be An Vegetarian Bistro
  7. 7NOIRE Cafe & Bistro - Empress Tower - Hai Bà Trưng
  8. 8The BLACKSHEEP at Malandro

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