Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) - Cu Chi - Ho Chi Minh 3 days/2 nights

Ho Chi Minh city, formerly as Saigon is second the most important in Vietnam after Hanoi city. It is not only a commerical center but also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist center. The city is bathed by many rivers, arroyos and canals, the biggest river being the Saigon river.

Saigon River on night

Many centuries ago, Saigon was already a busy commercial center. Merchants from China, Japan and many European countries would sail upstream the Saigon river to reach the islet of Pho, a trading center. In the year of 1874, Cho Lon merged with Saigon, forming the largest city in the Indochina. It had been many timescelebrated as the city. The history of city relates closely with the struggle for the independence and freedom of Vietnam.

Presidential Palace

Today, Ho Chi Minh City is the big tourism center in Vietnam, attracting a large of visitors to Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City has various attractions as Ho Chi Minh Museum, formerly known as Dragon House Wharf, Cu Chi Tunnels, system of museums, theatres, cultural houses... Recently, many tourist areas are invested such as Thanh Da, Binh Quoi Village, Dam Sen Park, Saigon Water Park, Suoi Tien, Ky Hoa..., which draw numerous tourists.

Cu Chi Tunnels