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The elegant boulevards of Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau offer something new and exciting at every turn.
The Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading centre since the 18th century, remains unchanged. This is where Vietnam comes to life. The largest and most populous city in the country, Ho Chi Minh City is an eclectic mix of history, culture and excitement. The air is filled with the cries of street hawkers and honking horns. Bicycles, motorbikes and cars fly down the boulevards at dizzying speeds, and everywhere, friendly faces and warm greetings meet you.
Population
7.95 million (Ho Chi Minh City, 2014)
Language
Vietnamese (some locals speak English, Chinese, French)
Government
Socialism (Socialist Republic of Vietnam)
Currency
Vietnamese DÔNG, however US dollars (no coins) may be accepted at small stalls.
Most of the city’s highlights are within easy walking distance. Recall the historic end of the Vietnam War at Ho Chi Minh’s stately Reunification Hall. Enjoy a visit to Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown, the National History Museum or the Botanical and Zoological Gardens. Admire the 19th-century red brick construction of the Roman-Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, stroll by the French Colonial Post Office or relax in Ho Chi Minh Park.
During the Vietnam War, this intricate underground network of tunnels stretched to Cambodia and included meeting rooms, kitchens and first-aid units. Today you can also visit the area’s museum, war memorial park and explore models of bunkers and snares. This 121-kilometre long complex of tunnels is just a small portion of a much larger network of tunnels beneath most of the country.
Can Gio mangrove forest is a lush, protected national park with UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status. Can Gio is made up of around 32,000 hectares of natural and planted forests and is considered Vung Tau’s ‘green lung’. It’s home to 200 species of animals and more than 150 species of flora. It boasts 125 species of seaweed, 69 species of fish, 24 species of amphibians and 22 species of birds.