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Ho Chi Minh City aka: Saigon, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, HCMC

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93% of people who have been to Ho Chi Minh City think it's worth visiting. The most popular places in Ho Chi Minh City are Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, and The Rex Bar. Ho Chi Minh City is featured on the lists The World's Largest Metropolitan Areas, Old Cities and Interesting Architecture, and Places Featured on Season 3 of The Amazing Race.

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Untitled by funkfaerie

I thought the streets of Hanoi were crazy. Then I went to Saigon. VERY cool, once you get used to it. The pace of life was amazing, the people were great, the shopping was awesome, seriously, not a bad thing to say about Saigon. Actually, even the haggling was made fun by the locals.

over 4 years ago

my motherland by wonderpeas

everyone is comfortable with each other and life is simple

i stay with my relatives when i go back, with my aunt and uncle

people in saigon don’t really worry about the things we worry here

such as break-ins, or robberies

most people don’t lock their doors and actually leave them wide open all day

occasionally a woman walks by with nail polish and nail tools and stuff, asking us if we want manicures or pedicures

it’s also pretty humid

it doesn’t rain often but when it does, it’s a very hot rain and the winds aren’t cold, they’re hot, as though someone is breathing on you

it turns out that one dollar in our money can be about 1600 there

a hundred dollars equals out to about a million dollars

so a person who is middle-class and makes average income

could be a millionaire over there

there also aren’t many cars there

they do have cars but mostly only tourists or large travelers or businessmen use them

the locals use a type of moped

it’s not really a moped or a motorcycle

but i suppose that would be what it’d look like here

it’s very fun to ride on one of those, i must say

it could even pass as a type of taxi because i was going to go shopping with my aunt and instead of getting a car, a guy came on his moped/motorcycle and took us to the mall and we paid him

it really was like getting a taxi i guess

except not really getting into a car

i’m not really sure what else to add.

this is merely a production of boredom

but i suppose if there are any serious questions, they’re welcome to me

p.s.

you might want to refer to the city as saigon, not ho chi minh city because vietnamese people really don’t like that name

and you can’t really blame them because ho chi minh was the communist leader

it’d be like if europe had a hitler city or something yknow?

over 5 years ago

Untitled by Russell Stadler

I visited a cousin who was living in HCMC over the lunar new year holiday in 2007.

It was a little different as a lot of stuff was closed and it was generally less crowded feeling as a result of the holiday, but still quite a lot of fun.

I absolutely love vietnamese cuisine and if nothing else I want to go back to eat more of it.

Also, you kind of have to rent a scooter, both out of necessity and because it’s really fun as a way to get around.

over 5 years ago

Untitled by kthxbyex3

It’s worth it to do alot of your shopping here. If you know where do get items with a good quality, you can save a lot vs. paying more to get the same here in the U.S.

over 5 years ago

CRAZY by carroller

ONEWORDCRAZY

over 6 years ago

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thealia asks,
“i'm visiting saigon for the first time ever in 2 weeks. i'll be staying for 4 days. what are the top 10 must-visit places?” over 3 years ago
Brooke Davis asks,
“I will be here Nov. 3-8. What are some things I need to see or do? Are there any amazing dive spots?” over 4 years ago
happiiex3 asks,
“Where are some good places for shopping in Saigon for a teenager that wears Japanese street fashion style clothes?” over 4 years ago

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Private Tour: Mekong River Cruise Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

Explore the Mekong River - the rice bowl of Vietnam - by boat on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh to the Mekong Delta. Travel by Boat along these canals and visiting the floating markets, a truly memorable experience. Cruise through the lush green v... $47.50

Ho Chi Minh City Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River

Experience the vibrant city lights of Ho Chi Minh City when you join the Bonsai for a memorable, two-hour dinner cruise on the Saigon River. $43.75

Ho Chi Minh City Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River

Experience the vibrant city lights of Ho Chi Minh City when you join the Bonsai for a memorable, two-hour dinner cruise on the Saigon River. $43.75

Private Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Full-Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

The private tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai is a great day trip from Ho Chi Minh. Visit Tay Ninh, home of the unique Cao Dai sect which is a mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. After lunch, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an ama... $53.75

Private Ho Chi Minh City Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Save time and money and book your Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) airport transfer service before you go! You will be met on the ground and then travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from Ho Chi Minh Airport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and save the hassle ... $6.49

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