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Christmas Eve in Saigon is fun but gridlocked; going early is the key.

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On Christmas Eve, the area around Notre-Dame, Nguyen Hue and Ben Thanh gets packed, with traffic jams from early evening.

Arrive before 6:30pm for photos and to find parking.
Take a Grab or the metro nearby and walk the rest; many streets around the cathedral and walking street restrict vehicles.
After 11pm rides are hard to find and ride-hailing prices usually surge.

Note: Hold on to your phone and bag; pickpocketing is common in the crowds.

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