Dong Khoi Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre
Dong Khoi Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 13th globally.
Moving past its tumultuous history, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, affectionately known as Saigon, is now a bustling metropolis with a spirited culture that embraces its troubled past while sprinting towards its glistening future. District 1, or D1, is the heart of this vibrant hub, thanks to its modern skyscraper landscape, juxtaposed against historical buildings and street food kiosks.