| Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City was initially a really | | | | transformations since its early days and has now turn |
| humble fishing village. During its early days of a fishing | | | | out to be the largest town in Vietnam with a dense |
| village it had been called Pery Nokor then. Today, | | | | population count of 9 million, one of the most |
| Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City is now a destination hot | | | | populated metro areas in the country. This Vietnam |
| spot of the world for its many marvelous beauties. | | | | city was once under the French occupation for |
| Saigon is draped with large stylish boulevards, a well | | | | several years and was one of the most chaotic cities |
| persevered past and rich art and culture. Its historic | | | | affected by the Vietnam War during the seventies. |
| buildings built during the French occupation are | | | | However that may be read in history books now, |
| preserved and have become some of the most | | | | and has become one of the quickest developing |
| popular tourist attractions in the city. Other famous | | | | economies in Asia. Its financial growth is actually well |
| structures in the city is are the Ho Chi Minh City Hall, | | | | manifested via its gorgeous and modern day buildings |
| Reunification Palace, Municipal Theatre, State Bank | | | | and plazas and now holds the title "financial center" of |
| Office, City Post Office, and historical hotels such as | | | | Vietnam with 1000s of huge businesses, electronics, |
| the Hotel Majestic, Rex Hotel and Caravelle Hotel | | | | technology, retail, and entertainment industries. |
| which were also built during the French colonization of | | | | Climate: The best time to visit Saigon is throughout |
| Vietnam. The city also features of its grand | | | | the Christmas holidays or December where the |
| museums such as the Museum of Vietnamese | | | | weathers become extremely gorgeous especially in |
| History, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Zoo and | | | | the mornings. Generally, Ho Chi Minh City experiences |
| Botanical Gardens, and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum. | | | | humid times throughout the year. During the wet or |
| It will surely have the tourist in delight as they | | | | wet season, heavy down pours are usually |
| witness and experience the many wonders of the | | | | experience quite often. Such things happen among |
| city. | | | | the months of May and November. Its dry time |
| The majority of the city's revenue also originates | | | | occurs from December to April. Its temperature |
| from its active entertainment and film industries | | | | during the dry season may shoot up to 39 degrees |
| where private film companies are also based. It is | | | | Celsius. |
| home to hundreds of cinemas and theatres which are | | | | Transportation: Xichlos or Cyclos is the most popular |
| very active daily without fault. If you merely want to | | | | public transport in Ho Chi Minh City because it is |
| have a high-class form of relaxation, the greatest fun | | | | man-powered. It looks like a little carriage with only |
| places to visit while in Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City are | | | | one seat and two wheels that it is being pulled by a |
| the Dam Sen Tourist and National Park, the Suoi Tien | | | | person. Taxi cab fleets are plentiful in this city day |
| Amusement and Tradition Park and the most popular | | | | and night. Commuters can take bus lines, motorcycle |
| Can Gio Eco Beach Resort | | | | taxis, ferries and boats. You may also find a great |
| Ho Chi Minh City offers experienced huge | | | | number of car rentals within the city. |