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Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam


Vietnam's bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Don't miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and... more » Vietnam's bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Don't miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats. « less
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Beautiful Saigon Hotel

Jan 6, 2010

This is a very basic hotel and you get what you pay for. This is fine for backpackers and others on a tight budget. The service was actually quite good - but not all the staff spoke english. more

Bich Duyen Hotel

Jan 6, 2010

This is truly a budget hotel. The price certainly was cheap and it is in a decent location. Would have prefered a bit higher standard and will pay more for a higher star hotel. If you are on a...more

Huong Lai

5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jan 6, 2010

I really recommend you come to this place. The menu isn't huge but serves a nice selection of your standard Vietnamese fare, well cooked and nicely presented. What really makes this place is the sweet...more

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