Tao Dan Park

Tao Dan Park – A Green Oasis in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City Tao Dan Park is one of the oldest and most popular public parks in Ho Chi Minh City, The park is filled with tall, mature trees that provide ample shade throughout the day, making it a pleasant place to visit even during warmer hours. Well-maintained walking paths run through the park, suitable for strolling, jogging, or simply enjoying a slow walk while observing local daily life. Inside the park, there are playground areas for children, open spaces for picnics, and small sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. The park is generally clean and peaceful, despite being located in the city center. It is suitable for families, solo travelers, and anyone looking for a quiet place to relax between sightseeing activities. You can discover the beauty of the park through my photos and videos.

A beautiful park, more botanical gardens than the offical botanical gardens. Met a lovely man that was feeding chipmunks and squirrels which was a highlight as never had seen them as they don't live in Aotearoa New Zealand. Lots of kids doing activities like Scouts which was nice to see. Not allowed to walk on grass which is different to home parks.

One of biggest park in Saigon downtown, surrounded by busy streets with heavy traffic. Great for jogging, running, there is area to work out outside and playground for kids. Big trees are partly protecting noise and you can escape to green area

A beautiful and serene park in the middle of bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Pros: -Lots of shade to escape the sun & rain -Lots of butterflies, squirrels, and other adorable insects and small animals -Very peaceful; doesn’t get too busy -Has a playground for children, so is very family-friendly Cons: The major (and only) con I’ve ever run into here, twice now, is a shoe cleaning scam. If you are a foreigner, they will make a casual beeline toward you and either 1. compliment your shoes and ask to take a look, or 2. make a “ew” face and start cleaning them immediately. The first time this happened, I said no three times but they chased me down anyways, and a local I was chatting with ended up making him only charge me around 60,000vnd. The next time I went, the man was so aggressive he would let me go, and basically tore off my sandal and wouldn’t give it back. He installed and shaved down new ankles for my birkenstocks, though I repeatedly told him not to, and stated countless times that I had no money. He demanded 500k and kept hounding me to go to an ATM. I stayed firm, gave him the only money I had (which was $4usd, which he kept trying to throw back at me) and ran the heck outta there. If you quickly walk away and don’t engage with them, you should be fine. Besides all of this, the walk itself is beautiful.

This is a beautiful place for relaxation and serenity, with lush greenery that sets the perfect mood. It's ideal for outdoor activities like playing and exercising, and also a great spot for meditation.

Second time staying in this hotel, the services are still good. I tried the gym and the laundry on 11/F, very convenient if you stay longer in HCM. Also discovered several good restaurants nearby within 5 -10 minutes. You can also take a 10 mins walk back to hotel from the busy street through the Tao Dan Park. Overall experience is great. Breakfast on 1/F starts from 6 to 10, quality is so so but the services maintained.

Beautiful peaceful park in the heart of the city .Well kept and clean.Loads of park benches to rest and maybe have a picnic lunch .Great for early morning strolls or a jog .

This place must be alive with colour when all the flowers are in bloom. This is an expansive park in very busy District 1. It feels like an oasis away from the constant traffic noises. There are temples, whimsical displays and carvings. On the morning we were there, a man was whistling for squirrels to come down from the trees to get nuts he had placed for them. He told us that this is his daily routine and wouldn't miss a day without feeding his squirrels. A beautiful tranquil park if you want to take a break for a while.