Ho Chi Minh City, formerly named and still also referred to as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. The city lies along the Saigon River to the north of the Mekong River delta.
Despite a long history, Saigon, which is slightly over 300 years old,is still the youngest and most dynamic city of Vietnam. Right from its establishment, the population of Saigon included many different ethnic minorities such as Kinh, Chinese, Cham, etc. This young city is also an intersection of American and European culture. Saigon is a multi-cultural city.
Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon – has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate, with an average humidity of 75%. The year is divided into two distinct seasons.
Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon) is a dynamic city with a complex history and plenty of culture to soak up. Let’s find out incredible things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
Everywhere you look, no matter what the time of day, there are people eating and preparing food. On the streets, down alleyways, and in every other “hole in the wall”, something food related is occurring.
A common yet interesting mode of transportation in Vietnam is xe om – motorcycle taxis, where you will be weaving through the bustling traffic with an experienced driver.You’re also provided with a helmet for safety; just make sure to keep your knees in and most drivers appreciate you looking out for traffic and hand-signalling a turn. The only downside to xe om is the language barrier, as most locals can’t converse in English.
Travelling by taxi is one of the easiest ways to get around Ho Chi Minh City as you can find several vehicles parked outside renowned hotels, landmarks, bars, and restaurants. There are two main types of taxi in Vietnam: taxi of reputable corporations (“official”) and taxi of individual drivers. There are really only 2 reputable cab companies: Mai Linh and Vinasun
Mai Linh taxi: (028) 3838 3838
Vinasun taxi: (028) 38 272727
Install mobile applicatons for Android or iPhone before going to Ho Chi Minh City. They accept cash and credit card here in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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