Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City went by several different names: the French figuratively put it “Pearl of the Far East”, the American named it “Saigon” and the Chinese called it “Cho Lon”.

Ho Chi Minh City is the most modern and bustling city of Vietnam. Within its bustle, however, its glorious past is still shining through a myriad of monuments and colonial structures. Those interested in Vietnam War should not miss Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. The amazing network of tunnels used by local villagers and guerrillas at Cu Chi should also give you somewhat deeper understanding of the war. Ho Chi Minh City also makes the shopping mecca of Vietnam. Blending in the Ben Thanh market or wandering around its crowded streets to taste local cuisine and have fun with your bargaining skills, you won’t miss it.

• Central Post Office makes a great example of French colonial architecture in Saigon. It was built between 1886 and 1891 and designed by Gustave Eiffel.
• Notre Dame Cathedral was built in 1877 with all materials imported from France. Like the Notre Dame de Paris, this stunning French colonial structure also features twined towers and glass windows
• Reunification Palace: Designed by the famous Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, the Reunification Palace boasts striking architecture, a harmonious blend of Western and Oriental styles
• War Remnant Museum depicts some darkest chapters of the American War. It comprises 8 themed exhibition rooms, most of which are photographs and war artifacts galleries. 
• Thien Hau Pagoda is dedicated to the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, who is believed to bring luck to sailors and fishermen. The iconic pagoda boasts a wooden entry, elegant pillars and sophisticated carvings
• Cho Lon market: The China Town in Saigon is perhaps the biggest one all over the world. This oldest section of Ho Chi Minh City is crowded with markets, temples, restaurants and shops, definitely not to miss
• Ben Thanh Market: Being a bustling market during the day and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city in Vietnam.  Believe it or not, even though you have spent years shopping in various shopping malls and shopping centers, shopping has become a boring and common task for you, exploring an Asian market is always an exciting experience. Visit the Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and you will understand. Being a bustling market during the day and a social center after sunset, Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city in Vietnam.
• Cu Chi tunnels are part of a massive war museum in Ho Chi Minh. They offer visitors a preview of the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers in 1948. The site has more than 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living rooms, kitchens, storage facilities, armory, hospitals and command centers. After the war against the French, Vietnamese soldiers expanded the tunnels and included effective air filtration systems, which helped them survive the Chu Chi bombings.