Hoc Mon District Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Hóc Môn District is a rapidly developing suburban district located in the northwestern part of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Known for its blend of urban expansion and traditional rural charm, Hóc Môn borders District 12, Củ Chi District, Bình Tân District, and Bình Chánh District, making it a strategic gateway between central Ho Chi Minh City and the outer regions. The district is well connected via major routes like National Highway 22 (Xuyên Á Highway), offering convenient access to Tây Ninh Province and Cambodia. Hóc Môn holds historical importance as part of the “18 Betel Garden Villages” (Mười Tám Thôn Vườn Trầu) and features local markets, pagodas, and residential communities. With growing industrial zones, affordable housing, and improving infrastructure, Hóc Môn District is emerging as an attractive area for living, logistics, and investment in Ho Chi Minh City.