| Old District | New Wards | Traveler’s Note |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Sài Gòn, Tân Định, Bến Thành, Cầu Ông Lãnh | Sài Gòn holds the grand boulevards and colonial landmarks. Bến Thành is the vibrant market soul. |
| District 3 | Bàn Cờ, Xuân Hòa, Nhiêu Lộc | Bàn Cờ weaves through leafy residential lanes. Nhiêu Lộc follows the romantic canal. |
| District 4 | Xóm Chiếu, Khánh Hội, Vĩnh Hội | A labyrinth of riverside lanes—where the city feels like an island village. |
| District 5 | Chợ Quán, An Đông, Chợ Lớn | The soul of Chợ Lớn. A journey into Saigon’s Chinese heritage. |
| District 6 | Bình Tiên, Bình Tây, Bình Phú, Phú Lâm | A quieter extension of Chợ Lớn’s charm. |
| District 7 | Tân Thuận, Phú Thuận, Tân Mỹ, Tân Hưng | The modern face of the south—starlit riverside promenades. |
| District 8 | Chánh Hưng, Bình Đông, Phú Định | A maze of canals and stilt houses—a photographer’s dream. |
| District 10 | Vườn Lài, Diên Hồng, Hòa Hưng | Hidden alleys, vintage architecture, beloved street food. |
| District 11 | Hòa Bình, Phú Thọ, Bình Thới, Minh Phụng | A cultural mosaic—home to the Phú Thọ racetrack. |
| District 12 | Đông Hưng Thuận, Trung Mỹ Tây, Tân Thới Hiệp, Thới An, An Phú Đông | The northern gateway—urban energy meets rural tranquility. |
| Bình Thạnh | Gia Định, Bình Thạnh, Bình Lợi Trung, Thạnh Mỹ Tây, Bình Quới | Riverside serenity meets urban edge. Bình Quới is the city’s hidden green lung. |
| Gò Vấp | Hạnh Thông, An Nhơn, Gò Vấp, Thông Tây Hội, An Hội Tây, An Hội Đông | A bustling suburban heartbeat—famous for its gardens and markets. |
| Tân Bình | Tân Sơn Hòa, Tân Sơn Nhất, Tân Hòa, Bảy Hiền, Tân Bình, Tân Sơn | The city’s aviation hub—where travelers arrive and depart. |
| Tân Phú | Tây Thạnh, Tân Sơn Nhì, Phú Thọ Hòa, Phú Thạnh, Tân Phú | A residential haven with wide avenues and a local pace. |
| Phú Nhuận | Đức Nhơn, Cầu Kiệu, Phú Nhuận | The city’s most charming in-between—a quiet escape. |
| Bình Tân | Bình Tân, Bình Hưng Hòa, Bình Trị Đông, An Lạc, Tân Tạo | The western frontier—industrial vigor and community warmth. |
| New Ward | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Hiệp Bình | Riverside cafes and a peaceful residential rhythm. |
| Tam Bình | A quiet interlude—local markets and family-run eateries. |
| Thủ Đức | The historic heart—where the old market meets new energy. |
| Linh Xuân | A scholarly corner, close to universities and green spaces. |
| Long Bình | Gateway to the east—highways meet high-tech parks. |
| Tăng Nhơn Phú | A blend of old orchards and new developments. |
| New Ward | Vibe |
|---|---|
| Phước Long | Elegant residential quarters with a touch of luxury. |
| Long Phước | Rustic charm—where the city meets the forest. |
| Long Trường | Peaceful riverside life, far from the urban bustle. |
| An Khánh | The new riverside—home to the glittering Thủ Thiêm skyline. |
| Bình Trung | Tradition meets transformation—dynamic riverside community. |
| Cát Lái | The ferry gateway—where cargo and charm coexist. |
A patchwork of canals and farmland. Visit the floating markets and fruit orchards.
The land of legend—famous for its traditional markets and revolutionary history.
Known for the legendary tunnels, but also for its tranquil rubber plantations and riverside villages.
The southern marshlands—where seafood is freshest and the river breeze never ceases.
A UNESCO-listed mangrove forest. A sanctuary of silence, monkeys, and saltwater crocodiles.
A former district of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu, now a Special Zone under Ho Chi Minh City.
Here, emerald waters cradle a history both somber and sacred. Travelers come for the untouched beaches, the haunting prison walls, and the quiet dignity of a place reborn.
Old district names (e.g., “District 1”) are still widely used by locals and ride-hailing apps. The new ward names are for administrative purposes.
Your passport, visa, and other papers remain valid. No need to update immediately.
Let the new names guide you—each one tells a story. Sài Gòn recalls the city’s royal past. Chợ Lớn echoes centuries of Chinese heritage. Cầu Ông Lãnh whispers of old bridges and river traders.
Use both old and new names when asking for directions—Saigon is a city of layered memories.
