Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is easily Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city. First-time visitors will no doubt find its mixture of excessive traffic, bustling markets, unceasing pagodas and smiling locals pleasantly intoxicating. Reminders of the war are still evident, with the Reunification Palace being the most obvious and imposing with its armoury outside. However, Ho Chi Minh City has moved on with the times and thriving markets, glitzy skyscrapers and luxury hotels can now be seen alongside crumbling French colonial structures. More »
Ho Chi Minh City easily has the best choice of food and eateries in Vietnam, with hundreds of delicious dishes available at a snip in the bustling markets as well as international food in a growing number of smart restaurants. Fast food is also widely available in Ho Chi Minh City, although visitors are advised to taste local foods of the region. More »
Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is the busiest airport in the country, handling in excess of 17 million passengers from countries throughout the Southeast Asian region and the rest of the world. The airport has two terminals with one reserved for international flights and the other for domestic services.
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Ho Chi Minh City has the best health facilities in Vietnam and pharmacies stocked with most generic medicines can be found on city streets. If you do fall ill, contacting one of the emergency international clinics in Ho Chi Minh is the best bet, as both foreign and Vietnamese specialists are on hand. Having travel insurance is a must, should you fall ill and need to be repatriated.More »