Dong Khoi Photography Street: City Day Plan by Car

A day around central Saigon sounds easy, but midday heat, parking and the distance between stops can wear you out early. This guide suggests a compact plan around Dong Khoi.

Dong Khoi has a new photography street and an art exhibition house. This guide suggests a simple city day and how a driver saves time between stops.

Photo: Dong Khoi street in Ho Chi Minh City by TomW712, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

What is new

Ho Chi Minh City recently inaugurated the Photography Street along Dong Khoi and in Chi Lang Park, and opened a Contemporary Art Exhibition House on Dong Khoi, in Saigon ward.

A simple city day

• Morning: walk Dong Khoi and the photography exhibits.
• Midday: lunch nearby and a short drive to another district.
• Afternoon: a market or museum, then dinner.

Why a driver helps

A driver lets you move between stops without parking stress and picks you up where you finish. A half-day booking is usually enough for the city centre.

Which vehicle to choose

How to book

Tell us the hours you want, from half a day upward, and the places on your list, so the driver can order the stops to avoid backtracking. A car with a driver in Ho Chi Minh City can wait between stops if you would rather not walk in the midday heat.

Tip from Car Rental Vietnam: Stopping is restricted around Dong Khoi; agree a fixed pickup corner with the driver and send a message when you are nearly done so the car can loop back on time.

The day in more detail

Morning: walk and look at the photos

Start early while it is still cool. Walk along Dong Khoi, see the photography street and stop at Chi Lang Park, then go into the Contemporary Art Exhibition House. Do this part entirely on foot: the stops are close together and stopping and parking are restricted in the area.

Midday: a break and a short drive

Have lunch nearby and stay out of the midday sun. This is where the car is useful: the driver picks you up at an agreed street corner and takes you to the next stop.

Afternoon: market, museum and dinner

Choose a market or museum in another district, then have dinner. The driver orders the stops to avoid looping round during rush hour.

Why a car with a driver helps

• No time lost looking for parking where stopping is restricted.
• The car picks you up where you finish, so you do not walk back in the sun.
• Bags, cameras and shopping stay in the car between stops.

Prices for cars with a driver include fuel and road tolls; all quotes currently get 10% off. A 7-seater suits a family day out, with child seats on request.

Booking tips

Agree a fixed pickup corner with the driver and message when you are nearly done so the car comes round on time. For more ideas, read the 2026 guide to expanded Ho Chi Minh City or the Can Gio day-trip guide. Ask for a quote at /en/dat-xe.

Frequently asked questions

Is the street walkable?

Yes, Dong Khoi is easy on foot.

Do I need a car all day?

A half-day is common.

How do I book?

Use the price list or contact page.

Where does the driver pick us up when stopping is restricted?

At a fixed street corner agreed in advance. Message when you are nearly done and the car will arrive on time.

Is there an invoice for company groups?

Yes. Invoices include 8% VAT, and the contract is signed clearly by both parties.