If you’re craving a cosmopolitan city break with excellent cuisine, a thriving nightlife and a bit of history and culture thrown in, a Ho Chi Minh City holiday package is what you need. Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon, is a city of charming juxtaposition. Think Vietnamese culture mixed in with French colonialism architecture and all the modern trappings of an international economic and financial centre. Jump on a city tour to get your bearings and then venture out to discover Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam’s wartime past. For a hands-on history lesson, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network that was used to sneak between villages during the Indochina and Vietnam wars. For a lighter pastime, visit the Ben Thanh Market where you’ll find sensational food and even better people-watching. Outside Ho Chi Minh City, visit the mighty Mekong River Delta. A trip to My Tho by road or speed boat will put you in the centre of colourful floating markets and the flotilla sailing down the river. Ho Chi Minh City is also the southern starting point for a Vietnam holiday, so if you have more time to spend and want to see more there are plenty of tour packages on offer that will show you the best of Vietnam.
- How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
Allow yourself at least three days to cover all the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, but four or five days gives you more time to immerse yourself in this chaotic and captivating city.
- What is the best part of Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh’s City Centre, also known as District 1, is the city’s beating heart, where you’ll find most of the city’s must-see sights along with plenty of restaurants and bars, and loads of opportunities to shop.
- How close is Ho Chi Minh to a beach?
The nearest beach to Ho Chi Minh City is Vung Tau Beach, two hours southeast of the city.
- What to take on holiday to Ho Chi Minh City?
Comfortable shoes and clothing, though keep in mind Vietnam is a powerhouse for clothing manufacture, so you may even pick up a whole new wardrobe at the Ben Thanh Market.
- When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December through to April is generally the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City. It’s dry season so you won’t have to worry about getting wet.
- Where to go on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City?
Find your digs in District 1, the Ho Chi Minh City Centre, and visit all the city sights before venturing out for day trips to the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Ho Chi Minh City is the southern starting point for many Vietnam holiday packages, so if you have more time and wish to go further afield, Ho Chi Minh City is a great place to start.
- What is there to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
Jump on a city tour and see the city landmarks, visit the War Remnants Museum and learn about Vietnam’s troubled past, go underground and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, and jump on a speedboat and cruise on over to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta.
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