Visit Ho Chi Minh City

Visit Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it was once known, is filled with history museums and remnants of the Vietnam War, such as the Reunification Palace, untouched since the fall of Saigon in 1975. It’s a lively city too, with some great restaurants and lively rooftop bars.
After a day or two touring the museums, don’t miss a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, once used by the Viet Cong, and the colourful Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh.
To start planning your visit give our Ho Chi Minh City Travel Experts a call today on 0800 707 6010.
Ho Chi Minh City, once known by the more evocative name Saigon, is a buzzing metropolis and one of the densest urban areas in the world. Towering skyscrapers, wartime tunnels, boutique hotels, ancient pagodas, thriving markets and former GI hotels are all bundled together in this tropical city.
Its attempts to modernize are clear, but its recent traumatic history is also evident in the diverting museums and palaces, which include the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace, the site of the Fall of Saigon in 1975.
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How to get around

Join the locals
When it comes to modes of transport, there are a number of options to choose from in Ho Chi Minh City. Taxis, which are very reasonably priced, are probably the most comfortable way to travel, but for something a little more fun, join the locals and take a rickshaw (cyclo) or even hop on the back of a motorbike taxi (moto). It’s an exhilarating and exciting experience, weaving in and out of the traffic. Walking is also an option, but watch out for all those motorbikes!