Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) earlier known as Saigon and still unofficially addressed as Saigon by residents and tourists, is the former capital of Southern Vietnam and is remembered for it's struggle during the French Colonisation of Vietnam during the early and mid 1900s. The city is named after the communist leader, Ho Chi Minh, who declared Vietnam an Independent country in 1945. The city has also contributed towards Vietnamese trade and given significant boost to commerce in the country. Check out Vietnam tour packages .

There are a number of religios sites you can visit in the city that belong to diffrent religions as a result of historical invasions in the area, like The Central Mosque, Notre Dame Cathedral and Quan Am Pagoda, the oldest Pagoda in town. When you are tired after visiting numerous historical sites during the day, like The Reunification Palace, City Hall, or The War Remnants Museum, Indulge in an array of luxurious spa options made available to end the day on a relaxing note. If you want to explore the city the local way, get along with 'The Saigon Lovers', young college students who express their love for the city by taking foreigners on authentic tours of the city.

Getting In

Ho Chi Minh City is served well by Tan Son Nhat International Airport and there are regular flights that operate from India which include the major cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kochin.

Getting Out

Ho chi minh city, being one of the major airports in Vietnam, operates flights to all domestic terminals as well as nearby countries like Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Public Transport

There are buses available all the time . Its budget friendly for tourist to visit places.There are city tour buses available for the tourists.

Taxi & Airport transfer

Getting to the airport wont be a problem. But getting to the city in the night is only possible with a cab service. People will find cab very easily in ho chi menh. Uber is also available.

Transport & city passes

There are no transport passes available .But there are public buses available all the time.

Driving & Car rental

There are limted service for renting a car in Ho Chi Minh. However you can take multiple cabs which is not going to cost much.. You can rent a car with a local driver. Vietnam does not allow any visitors to rent cars. You can reach out to the hotel reception to help you hier a guide with a car which is going to cost more than taking mutliple cabs.