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Condé Nast TravelerSep 2, 2026

Decoding Ho Chi Minh City's Vibrant Fashion Scene

Here's how to make the most of the Vietnamese capital's District 1 neighborhood, the epicenter of the country's youthful fashion movement.

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Latui AtelierPlaceknown for shredded denim and provocative cuts
District 1Neighborhoodheart of Ho Chi Minh City, luxury corridor
Rue MichePlacegallery-like staging of local talent, new luxury anchor
Rue Miche L'ÉditionPlaceflagship in the basement of Union Square complex
Aah Midnight ClubPlaceAmericana-inspired label, known for shredded denim
Compound GarmentPlacesustainability-minded concept store housing 22 local brands
New PlaygroundPlaceOG multiconcept retailer with 70-plus Vietnamese labels
Gia StudiosPlacetranslates regional craftsmanship into globally fluent looks
Môi ĐiênMarketexperimental label with pleating and gender-fluid silhouettes
MêmanPlacereframes traditional áo dài for everyday life
Keep Fashion WeirdPlacemotto of Duc Studio, known for deconstructed pieces
LsoulPlacefocuses on hyperfeminine glam, corsetry, and lace
Victim of the PrimePlacegender-neutral aesthetic, clean, youthful, and slightly cerebral
HadesPlace
Dirty CoinsPlace

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Atlas ObscuraSep 1

Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers

Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…

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Bún Riêu GánhCaféSidewalk vendor serving crab paste noodle soup
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Hrimnir RamenRestaurantOslo, NorwayEatery with Norwegian spin on Japanese ramen
Ms. Minh'sRestaurantHanoi, VietnamHome chef serving traditional northern-style phở
Inari Soba ManseiRestaurantTokyo, JapanSoba shop dating back to the early 1600s
Pekin Noodle ParlorRestaurantButte, United StatesOldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the U.S.
Mie Lethek GarudaRestaurantSrandakan, IndonesiaFactory making mie lethek noodles with cow-powered mortar
Pure Love Diner BarRestaurantTaipei, Taiwan80s-themed diner with karaoke, homage to Taipei karaoke bars
Festa des VermarFestivalBinissalem, SpainAnnual festival with wine, noodles, and slow-cooked meats
Bamonte'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesBrooklyn's oldest Italian restaurant, once a mafia meeting spot
Khanom Jeen Pa MaiRestaurantPhuket Town, ThailandUnassuming eatery serving customizable khanom jeen noodles
Hawker ChanRestaurantSingaporeMichelin-star noodle shop famous for Cantonese-style chicken
Lin Heung Tea HouseRestaurantHong KongHong Kong's oldest dim sum spot with trolleys
Matsuka Seimen Noodle FactoryRestaurantKurashiki, JapanNoodle factory serving freshly-cooked udon and curry ramen

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Lonely PlanetAug 3

27 things to know before visiting Vietnam

Here are our top tips to prepare you for a visit to amazing Vietnam, from transport advice to local etiquette.

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SaigonNeighborhoodAdmire French-era architecture
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Belize Barrier ReefSightBelize City, BelizeThe Belize Barrier Reef is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) long section of the 900-kilometre (560 mi)…
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, BelizeIt was established to protect the forests, fauna and watersheds of an approximately 400 square kilometres (150 sq mi)…
Moho CayeSightPlacencia, BelizeTiny island for snorkeling trips
Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantPunta Gorda, BelizeServes ingredients from local growers
Cahal PechQuarterSan Ignacio, BelizeThe site was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and though the most major construction dates to the…
FansipanSightSapa, VietnamNation's highest mountain, 3143m
Reunification ExpressPlaceHanoi, VietnamTrain route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Community Baboon SanctuarySightSan Ignacio, BelizeSpanning over 5,000 hectares along the Belize River, CBS is managed through a voluntary…
Copal Tree LodgeHotelPunta Gorda, Belize
1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, Belize
Rio GrandeSightPunta Gorda, Belize
Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, Belize
Black Rock LodgeHotelSan Ignacio, Belize

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 8

A Guide to Thảo Điền, Ho Chi Minh City’s Most Stylish Neighborhood

A playful pocket of local food and culture has emerged in Vietnam's capital.

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HômRestaurantcafé, concept store for furniture and art
OHQUAOMarketarts store with Vietnamese design goods
OBJoffMarketboutique with Vietnamese fashion and goods
Fancì ClubPlacefashion label flagship store
Lost Birds BarRestaurantwhisky-forward cocktail bar
Thảo ĐiềnTrain stationleafy district, former expat enclave
MámiRestaurantcocktail-driven social club
Xuan ThuyPlacetree-lined high street
Ciel DiningRestaurant
Aeie StudiosPlace
Latui AtelierPlace
Paradise SaigonPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 14, 2025

Getting in Sync With Vietnam's Varied Rhythms

From bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the magnificent Mekong Delta, Chris Schalkx explores this country of contrasts.

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Mong BridgeSightBuilt by architect Gustave Eiffel during French-colonial era.
Park Hyatt SaigonHotelPlush base for exploring the city.
ChinatownNeighborhoodTemples with incense-thick air.
AnanRestaurantVietnamese-American chef Peter Cuong Franklin's restaurant.
Cai Rang MarketMarketFloating market with vendors selling produce and fish.
Auntie Bai's sampan boatRestaurantLocal legend ladling out pork noodles for over four decades.
Cờ Đỏ villageNeighborhoodVillage where locals share moonshine and grilled rice field rat.
Tra Su CajuputSightFlooded forest with incredible bird life.
Bang Lang Stork SanctuarySightWetlands with abundant bird life.
Chau DocPlace of worshipRiverside town with a night market.
Binh Thanh districtNeighborhoodHip district with coffee shops and neon-lit bars.
Khmer pagodasSightGilded pagodas where monks sweep courtyards.
Cham village of Châu GiangNeighborhoodFloating village where women weave silk brocades.
Thu Duc CityNeighborhood

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National GeographicMay 23, 2020

Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide

For travelers and locals alike, the start of the day has its own magic in Ho Chi Minh City. Men squat on the sidewalk and tenderly bathe their gem colored pet roosters with soapy rags. Older ...