What is special about Ho Chi Minh City?

Formerly Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s commercial capital. Amid the hubbub, pagodas and temples provide pockets of calm, while the food scene runs from street eats to international fine dining via craft beer. Popular day trips include the Cu Chi Tunnels, the floating markets, and the Mekong Delta.

How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh?

Ho Chi Minh City has fairly few must-see sights, although the War Remnants Museum is world class. If you are short on time and not into food or nightlife, two days in Ho Chi Minh City should be enough, including a side trip to the tunnels, although it’s easy to spend longer.

Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for tourists?

Yes. Pickpocketing, taxi scams, and bag snatching are not uncommon, but violent crime is rare. Many tourists die or are injured while riding motorbikes. Only rent a scooter if you have a valid license and medical insurance, and always wear a helmet. It is illegal to drive with any alcohol in your blood.

Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?

Both are fine. Saigon was founded in 1698. After North Vietnamese forces reunified Vietnam in 1975, it was renamed Ho Chi Minh City to honor the deceased wartime leader, Ho Chi Minh. It is called Ho Chi Minh City in all official contexts but the name Saigon is still commonly used.

Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting?

If you are exploring southern Vietnam or are on a long trip in Vietnam then, yes, Ho Chi Minh City is worth visiting. But it takes at least a week to scratch the surface of each of Vietnam’s three main regions (northern, central, and southern), so many travelers choose to focus on just one.

What city is better Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh?

For most travelers, Hanoi is better than Ho Chi Minh City. It is better preserved and more walkable with a UNESCO World Heritage Site, although it can be very cool in winter. Ho Chi Minh City is the best choice for fans of high-end and high-energy nightlife, and has a tropical climate.

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Le damos la bienvenida a Ciudad Ho Chi Minh

Ciudad Ho Chi Minh vibra de vida. Grupos de motocicletas recorren grandes bulevares, pasando rápidamente por edificios coloniales que quedaron de los días del dominio francés. Los coloridos mercados rebosan de flores y frutas del delta del Mekong, y los vendedores ofrecen café vietnamita frío junto con cuencos humeantes de pho. Conocida como Saigón hasta la caída del gobierno de Vietnam del Sur, la ciudad de Ho Chi Minh está llena de historia de guerra, desde el Museo de los Restos de Guerra hasta los túneles cercanos de Cu Chi. Y aunque hay mucho por descubrir dentro de los límites de la ciudad, para muchos, la ciudad de Ho Chi Minh es una base ideal para explorar el sur de Vietnam, donde el río Mekong se convierte en un laberinto de canales y ríos que fluyen hacia el Mar de China Meridional.

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