Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest and most visited city in Vietnam. It boasts charming French colonial architecture, elegant boulevards, and diverse historical and religious sites.
It is a hot, bustling and dynamic city with rich history and culture to soak up. You can buff up on your history in the War Remnants Museum which shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes; experience a touch of Paris in the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral built with French bricks to recreate the feel of the cathedral in Paris; crawl in the immense underground Cu Chi Tunnels for an eye-opening experience; get high in the Bitexco Financial Tower for an unrivaled panoramic view of the city; wander through timeless alleys to feel the seamless blend of its past and present; visit some art museums and galleries to appreciate the artworks inspired by both Western and Eastern styles due to its history; eat like a local in street restaurants for authentic foods; haggle for various Vietnamese arts and crafts as souvenirs in Ben Thanh Market, the biggest and best market in this city.
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