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In the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is second the most important in Vietnam after Hanoi. It is not only a commercial 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. The Port of Saigon, established in 1862, is accessible to ships weighing up to 30,000 tons, a rare advantage for an inland river port.
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 times celebrated as the Pearl of the Far East. After the reunification of the country, the 6th National Assembly in its meeting of the 2nd of July, 1976, has officially rebaptized Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. The history of city relates closely with the struggle for the independence and freedom of Vietnam.
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.
Despite its quite recent past, Ho Chi Minh City nevertheless possesses various beautiful buildings, displaying a characteristic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and European cultures. These include Nha Rong (Dragon House Wharf), Quoc To Temple (National Ancestors Temple), Xa Tay (Municipal Office), Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre as well as many pagodas and churches (Vinh Nghiem, Giac Vien, Giac Lam, Phung Son pagodas…). 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.
The climate is generally hot and humid. There are two distinctive seasons: the rainy season, from May to November, and the dry season, from December to April. The annual average temperature is 270C. The hottest month is April and the lowest is December. It is warm all year.
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Hiking Tours from Ho Chi Minh City
- Da Lat Tours
Dalat Vietnam Jungle Trekking Package from Saigon
Read moreDalat Vietnam Jungle Trekking Package from Saigon offers the chance to discover Dalat in depth as you hike through Dalat forest, local hill tribe villages. Stay closer to the nature while camping in Dalat jungle.
- Cat Tien National Park Tours
Hiking Cat Tien National Park – 3 Days Itinerary
Read moreHiking Cat Tien National Park 3 Days Itinerary is a nature and adventure excursion to one of Vietnam’s prime and lush national parks, home to a larger numbers of rare large mammals including tigers, rhino, elephants, and bears.
- Vietnam Multi-Activity Holidays
Southern Vietnam 3 Day Itinerary
Read moreSouthern Vietnam 3 Day Itinerary focuses on the Vietnam central highlands and the Mekong delta area. You enjoy an elephant ride in Buon Ma Thuot, the central highlands. A short boat trip on Lak lake is also included in this 3-day tour.
- Vietnam 3 Day Tours
Southern Vietnam 3 Days Tour
Read moreSouthern Vietnam 3 Days Tour is a multi-activity tour including a day trek in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam central highlands and a day trip to the Mekong delta region.
- Cat Tien National Park Tours
Trekking Cat Tien National Park – 2 Days Itinerary
Read moreTrekking Cat Tien National Park 2 Days Itinerary begins from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The Park is varied and made up of seasonally flooding grassland and swamp forest. The wetland is bounded to the east, south and west by dense humid evergreen forest…
- Vietnam Central Highlands Tours
Trekking Vietnam Central Highlands – 5 Day Itinerary
Read moreTrekking Vietnam Central Highlands 5 Day Itinerary will take you to Buon Ma Thuot, Lak lake, Dray sap Waterfall, Yok Don National park. The tour begins in Buon Ma Thuot, in the central highlands as the flights are optional.
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