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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, locates at the heart of the southern part of Viet Nam. Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is between the northern edge of the Mekong Delta and the South Eastern region of volcanic red soil. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is rich in natural forest, large plains, long coast and multiple complexes of rivers and canals. The Saigon River flows around the city and joins with the Southern China Sea, East Sea (in Vietnamese).

Over more than 300 years, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), once called the “Pearl of the Orient” and it was well-known as a trade centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western traders. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) once had been recognized as the “Paris of Asia” for its broad boulevards with big-green trees and superlative French buildings.

Todays, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has an area of more than 2000 square kilometres, and 24 districts. It is the biggest and the most developed city of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has the population of over seven millions, it is predicted that this city would have about 10.000.000 people in 2010. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is not only the biggest city if Vietnam but it is also the centre of business, tourism, culture and science of the country.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is more and more famous to travellers around the world and it is rich in culture and history. Travellers visiting Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has chance to visit historical sites like Renunciation Palace, War Remnants Museum, French Catholic Church, local famous markets like Ben Thanh or Binh Tay. The highlight of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the China Town that you will not find in any other cities in Vietnam.

Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the famous travel destinations in Vietnam and it is only 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). More than that, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is also the gateway to vast stretch Mekong Delta with its unique floating markets. Crowded and busy but Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has something to offer to all travellers.

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