Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City, also called Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam, known for the War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, French colonial landmarks and lively nightlife. It is a top city break in southern Vietnam.

Visit Ho Chi Minh City for history, street food, shopping and nightlife, plus easy day trips to the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. It is a great start or end point for a Vietnam tour package and has direct flights from India.

• War Remnants Museum: Powerful exhibits on the Vietnam War, a must visit for history lovers.
• Cu Chi Tunnels: Explore the underground tunnel network used during the war.
• Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office: French colonial landmarks next to each other in District 1.
• Ben Thanh Market: Shop for souvenirs, coffee and street snacks.
• Bui Vien Walking Street: Busy nightlife street with bars, music and street food.

• By Air: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is about 7 km from the centre, 30 minutes by taxi. Direct and one stop flights connect from Indian cities.
• By Train: The Reunification Express links Ho Chi Minh City with Da Nang, Hue and Hanoi, but journeys are long.
• By Road: Buses connect Phnom Penh in Cambodia in about 6 to 7 hours, and Mui Ne, Dalat and Vung Tau by road.

Mekong Delta: River life, floating markets and fruit orchards, about 70 km away.

Cu Chi: War tunnels about 70 km from the city.

Mui Ne: Beach town with sand dunes, about 200 km away.