Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City formerly the southern capital known as Saigon, is a city with a complex history but now with a firm eye on the future. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is fast becoming a cosmopolitan spectacle, the heart of Vietnam’s economic revitalisation, boasting a heady and pervading atmosphere of excitement. Taking to the Saigon river you can discover the city’s backwaters, with rickety shacks hanging precariously over the dark waters and heavily laden boats transporting goods to Chinatown’s markets. From the bustling main square, with its French colonial Hotel de Ville and cathedral, you can walk down Rue Catinet to explore its mix of superb restaurants and shops.

Transfers

Journey times from the airport to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) hotels are subject to prevailing traffic conditions averaging about 25 minutes.