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Ho Chi Minh City (also known as ‘Saigon’) is a city located in southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam by population with more than 8 million residents. The city is famous for its significant role in the Vietnam War. It’s a blend of the bustling vibrant soul of a modern city and traditional Vietnamese culture.

Things to see in Ho Chi Minh City

• Ben Thanh Market: Saigon’s main public market sells everything from dried spices and live chickens to cheap clothing and plastic ware. And while it may be chaotic and crowded, it’s always entertaining to explore—and especially good for a quick snack from the many food vendors here.
• Visit the War Remnants Museum in District 3—a popular choice for tourists displaying the ruthless impact of war on the nation’s civilians.
• Explore the beautiful gardens and temple of the Giác Lâm Pagoda, which is considered the oldest temple in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Discover one of Vietnam’s most historic buildings, the Independence Palace, in District 1, and walk through the deserted hallways of the building which embodies the fall of the city in the 70s.

Ho Chi Minh City travel tips

Best Time to Visit

Vietnam has a tropical climate with two seasons: a rainy season and a dry season, so most visitors come Dec–Apr, when the tropical weather is warm and dry. Keep in mind that the rainy season in the city normally falls between May and November, and the dry season is from January to March, with April being the warmest month of the year.

Key events and holidays include Tết, or Vietnamese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), for which many businesses close, and the Mid-Autumn/Full Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary), celebrated with mooncakes and lanterns.

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