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Tao Dan in Ho Chi Minh City

Things to Do in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

Central historic zone around Reunification Palace, Tao Dan Park, museums, shaded streets and the transition from District 1 into District 3.

Central historic zone around Reunification Palace, Tao Dan Park, museums, shaded streets and the transition from District 1 into District 3.

  • Independence PalaceIndependence PalacePalace Museum
  • Tao Đàn ParkTao Đàn ParkCity Park
  • Coco DiningCoco DiningFine Dining
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Tao Dan

  • Independence Palace in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Independence Palace

    4.5 · 47.7k
    Palace Museum

    Historical building of the Vietnam War era, with tours of government offices, war rooms & artifacts.

    Every day
    7 AM – 6 PM
  • Tao Đàn Park in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Tao Đàn Park

    4.5 · 15.6k
    City Park

    Leafy public park featuring manicured gardens, a Buddhist temple, play areas & sports facilities.

    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM
  • Saigon Book Street in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Saigon Book Street

    4.6 · 12.6k
    Bookstore

    Buzzy, pedestrian-only street with Vietnamese & expat bookstores, plus spots for al fresco coffee.

    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Vintage Maintwo in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Vintage Maintwo

    4.9 · 581
    Flea Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Map
  • The Box Concept in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    The Box Concept

    4.7 · 433
    Market

Where to eat & drink in Tao Dan

  • Coco Dining in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Coco Dining

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· ₫1,000,000+

    This chic establishment, part of CoCo Saigon, boasts a whisky bar, a private party villa, and a stylish dining room with a kitchen counter and black granite tables.

    Every day
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
  • Sol Kitchen & Bar in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Sol Kitchen & Bar

    4.9 · 4.9k
    Latin American· ₫1,000,000+

    A relaxed vibe provides the perfect foil to Latin-American recipes crafted by Adrian Chong Yen, a Malaysian chef who worked in Singapore for 12 years. His à la carte menu is eclectic and appetising, featuring empanadas from Mexico…

    Every day
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
  • XLIII Specialty Coffee in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    XLIII Specialty Coffee

    4.9 · 9.7k
    Coffee Shop· ₫100–300K

    A minimalist and modern artisanal coffee shop in District 1, known for its single-origin beans, pour-over coffee, and sourdough cinnamon rolls.

    Every day
    6:30 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Pasteur Street Craft Beer in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Pasteur Street Craft Beer

    4.8 · 2.8k
    Brewery· ₫100–500K

    Come visit Pasteur Street Craft Beer's Taproom branches, an ultimate Craft Beer experience awaits you!

  • Hoang’s Kitchen -Vietnamese cuisine & Vegan food in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Hoang’s Kitchen -Vietnamese cuisine & Vegan food

    4.9 · 20.5k
    Vietnamese· ₫100–500K

    A Vietnamese dining destination that offers a menu with vegetarian and vegan options, along with cooking classes.

  • Bếp Cuốn Sài Gòn in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Bếp Cuốn Sài Gòn

    4.9 · 5.4k
    Vietnamese· ₫100-600 k
    Every day
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • House Of Merlin in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    House Of Merlin

    4.8 · 865
    Cocktail Bar· ₫200–600K

    A cocktail bar and eatery with a steampunk aesthetic and moody lighting, known for its signature drinks, live jazz music, and intimate atmosphere.

  • Phương’s Retro Bar in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Phương’s Retro Bar

    4.9 · 482
    Cocktail Bar· ₫100-500 k

    A cozy retro bar in the city center known for its warm atmosphere, live music, creative cocktails, and coffee.

    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Map
  • CTY Kitchen + Bar in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    CTY Kitchen + Bar

    4.8 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· ₫100-500 k
    Map
  • Ben Nghe Street Food in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Ben Nghe Street Food

    4.3 · 13.0k
    Restaurant· ₫100-200 k
    Every day
    9 AM – 1 AM
  • Tartine Saïgon - Bà Huyện Thanh Quan, Q3 in Tao Dan, Ho Chi Minh City

    Tartine Saïgon - Bà Huyện Thanh Quan, Q3

    4.8 · 683
    Brunch· ₫200–300K
    Every day
    7 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Tao Dan with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Independence Palace
  2. 2Tao Đàn Park
  3. 3Coco Dining
  4. 4Sol Kitchen & Bar
  5. 5Saigon Book Street
  6. 6XLIII Specialty Coffee
  7. 7Vintage Maintwo
  8. 8Pasteur Street Craft Beer
  9. 9Hoang’s Kitchen -Vietnamese cuisine & Vegan food
  10. 10Bếp Cuốn Sài Gòn

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