Saigon District 1 on a Budget | Vietnam Travel Guide 2025

What really happens when you explore Saigon’s District 1 on a tight budget? We set out to see how far £25 could take us through Ho Chi Minh City’s chaotic streets, and it turned into one of our most surprising days in Vietnam — from hidden markets and skyline views to powerful moments of history. In this honest Vietnam travel guide, we start underground on the Saigon Metro, grab a cheap local breakfast at a buzzing market, then hunt for bargains at Saigon Square before checking out the Bitexco Tower for those incredible skyline views. Along the way, we share real-world travel tips — from using ATMs safely to finding shade (and sanity) in Saigon’s midday heat. We wander through creative corners like the Art Arcade, explore Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica and the Central Post Office, and finally visit the War Remnants Museum, a sobering reminder of Vietnam’s past that every traveller should see. After a long day, we rest our feet and taste buds at Con Ốc Quán, then join the crowds on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where Saigon lights up with music, performers, and pure chaos in the best possible way. Whether you’re backpacking Vietnam or just planning a few days in Ho Chi Minh City, this video gives you the real side of District 1 — local, lively, and full of surprises. 📘 Grab our full Vietnam Travel Guide on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZLeubP If you enjoy it, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures! 🇻🇳 VIETNAM: THE FULL JOURNEY Missed our first trip to Vietnam? Catch up on the entire series from start to finish here: 🎬 https://tr.ee/9kPmdn 🌍 TRAVEL PLANNING & ESSENTIALS Buses & Trains in Asia: https://12go.asia/?z=11180835 eSIM (15% OFF): https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6088765/2071037/15608 NordVPN (73% OFF): https://nordvpn.com/footstepstyretracks Our Favorite Itineraries: https://plannin.com/en?refId=FootstepsTyretracks 💳 TRAVEL CARDS WE USE Starling: https://www.starlingbank.com/referral?code=Udl4ja Revolut: https://revolut.com/referral/?referral-code=marcz55v!NOV1-25-VR-GB-MDL-CTRL&geo-redirect 🚐 GEAR & MERCH Our Travel & Vanlife Gear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/footstepstyretracks Get the Merch: https://footsteps-tyretracks-shop.fourthwall.com Our Soundtrack (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/fpupd2 📸 FOLLOW THE ADVENTURE Blog: https://footstepstyretracks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footsteps_tyretracks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footstepstyretracks Support our adventures on Ko-fi ➔ https://ko-fi.com/footstepstyretracks (Exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes, and video credits) 📩 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES footstepstyretracks@gmail.com 00:00 – Exploring Saigon on a Budget | District 1 Travel Guide 04:29 – Saigon Underground Metro System Tour 05:18 – Visiting Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City 06:09 – Vietnamese Street Food Breakfast at the Market 11:14 – Shopping at Saigon Square for Bargains 15:57 – Essential ATM & Cash Tips in Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 – Bitexco Financial Tower & Saigon Skydeck Views 26:43 – Discovering Saigon’s Hidden Art Arcade 32:55 – Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon 35:06 – Exploring Saigon Central Post Office 38:41 – War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh City 47:33 – Local Dining at Con Ốc Quán Saigon 50:51 – Nightlife on Nguyen Hue Walking Street #SaigonTravel #VietnamOnABudget #District1Guide #FootstepsAndTyretracks #BackpackingVietnam