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Ho Chi Minh City

HCM, Saigon, take your pick as these are all names that Ho Chi Minh City go by since the fall of Saigon in 1975. The city is Vietnam's business and financial hub with a prominent history going back hundreds of years but the war is mostly how foreigners associate the city's history.

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HCM, Saigon, take your pick as these are all names that Ho Chi Minh City go by since the fall of Saigon in 1975. The city is Vietnam’s business and financial hub with a prominent history going back hundreds of years but the war is mostly how foreigners associate the city’s history.

Travelers usually land on the Tan Son Nhat international airport and could make their way easily into town by hopping into either a Vinasun or Mai Linh taxis – the rest of taxi companies are known to have faulty meters or untrustworthy drivers. Upon landing, most backpackers and Westerners make Bui Vien in District 1 their homes for a couple of nights but Ho Chi Minh City is vast and there are many other quieter areas where one could find decent accommodation at any price range. A lot of the museums and historical locations are centrally located and are within walking distance of each other namely the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the tallest skyscraper in the country Bitexco Tower and Sky Deck, the Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Other noteworthy places to visit are the Opera House and the Cau Mong which is the bridge that French architect Gustav Eiffel designed. Other religious and cultural sites include the Cao Dai Temple, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and the Mariamman Hindu Temple. For retail therapy, shoppers can visit Saigon Square, the touristy Benh Thanh Market, and the more local Bin Tay Market.

A visit to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels is a must but if you are looking for something less touristy, you could check the Secret Tunnels of Phu Thoa Hoa which is free and lesser-known. Also, Secret Cellar B is another site that is now well-known making it more authentic but one needs to book in advance. It’s easy to fall in love with the city so long as you keep an open mind to everything and there will be no limit to what you can do in the southern capital of Vietnam.

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There is no doubt that cultural shows are to bring back the bygone eras. And from that we gain an artistic yet insightful look into the culture of one country. In this post, we would love to recommend the list of our 6 favorite cultural shows in Vietnam.

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