Ho
Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam named
after the late communist leader Ho Chi Minh, who led the nation against
both France and the U.S.A. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has been
historically a political and administrative centre of Vietnam. Today Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a rapidly developing, dynamic, and the
economic capital of Vietnam. It is perhaps the heart and soul of
Vietnam.
The
bustling industrious centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam also harbors
the ancient traditions and culture of Vietnam and bears the influences
of French colonial rule. Life in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam resides in
the city streets, markets, shops, pavement cafés and vendors selling
their goods on the sidewalks.
Besides
soaking in the rich culture and ethos of Vietnam on the streets, the
visitors are also offers a number of tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh
City. Some of these are
Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai Tu or Chua Ngoc Hoang)
This
is a place of worship and an excellent example of a Chinese temple. The
temple is an ancient architectural extravaganza with elaborate
woodcarvings and sculptures depicting local deities.
Market of Cho Lon
The ancient Chinese quarter of Cho Lon or Chinatown is the best place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to observe the hustle and bustle of trading.
Notre - Dame Cathedral
Located
in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this French built twin tower
cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square. It has been a familiar landmark
in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam since 1880s and is one of the major
Vietnam tourist attractions.
This
is the underground tunnel built and used by the Viet Cong during both
French-Indo China War and the Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct
this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the
Vietnamese people in one of the most famous battle grounds of Vietnam.
One
of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, this museum bears
witness to the sufferings of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam
War in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It has on displays various artifacts and
photographs documenting the events during this period
Several other attractions of Vietnam tourism resides in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam namely the Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Central Post Office, Zoo and Botanical gardens, the Cho Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall.
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