Ho Chi Minh City

Lush green paddy fields, winding rivers and a bustling metropolis with an unavoidable European influence, greet all intrepid explorers to Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Located at the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City is the second most important city in Vietnam after Hanoi. Not only is it a thriving economic and commercial center, the Pearl of the Far Orient is also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist center.

After more than 300 years of development, Ho Chi Minh City presents many ancient architectural constructions, famous vestiges and renowned sights. It is remarkable for its harmonious blending of traditional national values with northern and western cultural features. Home to bustling traffic, trendy bars and exclusive shops, this is a city that will exceed your expectations and suck you in to its frenetic energy. The serene Mekong Delta, on the other hand, will refresh your traveller's soul as you pass miles of paddy fields, enjoying the winding rivers and little islands that make this area so enchanting to visitors.

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(Credit: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)