Ho Chi Minh City
The perfect complement to the more serene Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has a pulsating energy that is impossible to resist. Attractions include the bustling Ben Thanh Market, where vendors sell everything from food, sweets and spices to tobacco, souvenirs and clothing - including custom-made suits, and Nha Hang Ngon, where you can taste traditional street food served up from food stalls in a leafy garden.
Other notable sites and experiences include the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Jade Emperor Pagoda for its statues and woodcarvings, the War Remnants Museum, and the Khanh Van Nam Vien Pagoda, said to be the only pure Taoist temple in Vietnam.
ITINERARY INSPIRATION FOR HO CHI MINH CITY
Mekong River Cruise - Cambodia & Vietnam
14 nights from £3,750 per person
Highlights of Vietnam with Con Dao
13 nights from £4,780 per person
Grand Tour of Vietnam
14 nights from £3,550 per person
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a vast network of underground passageways that played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. Located about 70 kilometres northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, these tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches, and living quarters. The tunnels allowed the Viet Cong to mount surprise attacks and then vanish almost without a trace.
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City provides a sobering look into the Vietnam War through different exhibits, photographs, artefacts, and military equipment. If you are interested in history, then this is an essential visit.
Take a Vespa Ride Through Ho Chi Minh City
Exploring the city on a Vespa is an exhilarating and authentic way to experience the city's vibrant energy and bustling streets. Riding through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, you'll weave through a maze of scooters, past colonial-era architecture, bustling markets, and modern skyscrapers. The wind in your hair and the hum of the engine add to the thrill as you navigate narrow alleys and broad boulevards.
OUR FAVOURITE HOTELS IN HO CHI MINH CITY
The Reverie
Ho Chi Minh City
5 star
Hotel des Arts Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
5 star
Park Hyatt
Ho Chi Minh City
5 star
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