HO CHI MINH CITY
Formerly known as Saigon this is a city of intoxicating contrasts with a pace of life that by far surpasses the capital of Hanoi.
In Ho Chi Minh City visitors can discover a definitive Asian metropolis developing at lighting speed, while also experiencing the city’s more quintessentially Vietnamese side with markets, atmospheric temples and buzzing street food culture.
Street food in Ho Chi Minh City
As with any destination in Vietnam, one of the prime draws is the food scene. A rich variety of dining options is available at every level, from humble vendors to top flight restaurants. A Ho Chi Minh City food tour is the best way to get a handle on street food, sampling classics such as hu tiu noodles, nem (spring rolls) and banh xeo (crispy pancakes stuffed with herbs, prawns, pork and bean sprouts).
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Experience Ho Chi Minh City
Day tours in Ho Chi Minh City take in local markets, back street coffee shops and ancient pagodas, revealing the city’s lesser seen side, while a sundowner at one of the chic skybars that crown bold skyscrapers shaping the city’s ever evolving skyline will provide the ultimate perspective on Saigon’s vast scale.
Top activities in Ho Chi Minh City include taking in the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral, the spectacular Jade Emperor Pagoda and reflecting on the atrocities of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum.
Joining one of our tours in Ho Chi Minh City will give you a glimpse of life in this captivating city and introduce you to the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City.
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