A Review On Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Introduction:

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, once “The Pearl of the Far East” is the second largest city in Vietnam (the largest being Hanoi). It is the most crowded city in the country with the official population of over 8 million people on the total area of over 2,095 km2.

Famous Places:

1:Binh Tay Market
2:War Remnants Museum
3:Cu Chi Tunnels
4:Cao Dai Temple
5:Jade Emperor Pagoda
6:Bitexco Tower and Sky Deck
7:Reunification Palace
8:Ho Chi Minh Central Post Office
9:Mariamman Hindu Temple
10:Notre Dame Cathedral

Famous Food:

1:Banh Mi
2:Pho Noodles
3:Oc (Vietnamese Shellfish)
4:Com Tam (Broken Rice)
5:Goi Cuon (Vietnamese Spring Rolls)
6: Banh Xeo (Crispy Pancake)
7:Hu Tieu (Rice Noodles)
8:Ca Kho To (Caramelised Fish in Clay Pot)
9: Banh Cuon (Rolled Cake)
10:Bun Thit Nuong (Vermicelli Noodles with Grilled Pork)

Famous restaurants:

1: Quan An Ngon
2: The Deck Saigon
3: The Refinery Bar and Restaurant
4: Tram’s Cookery Restaurant & Bar
5: La Cuisine
6: The Temple Club
7: The Temple Club
8: Nha Hang Ngon
9: 4Ps Pizza Saigon
10:Camargue

Interesting places in Ho Chi Min are indeed diverse and present beauty compared to several cities in Vietnam. This place is not as famous as Hanoi, which is the gateway to Vietnam. Please note, if this area is actually the busiest city in the country. Not known why can it be called the busiest city? There are several countries that have to go through this city first. Therefore, why can Ho Chi Min be the busiest city because it is only a transit area. The advantages of tourism here are ancient buildings that are very well maintained.

Cu Chi Tunnels
This is the first area that can be visited by tourists. This place is an underground tunnel. Has a length of approximately 121 km. There is a long history behind this tourist attraction. Where, formerly used as a hiding place Viet chong which is a hiding place. Apart from being a hiding place. This tunnel is also used as a secret place that carries food supplies, various kinds of medicinal equipment, and war equipment. Witness history in every second of war time.

Currently, the Vietnamese government is incessantly promoting this region. Because, going to the tourist tunnel is required to walk approximately 1 hour by using a bus that has been specially provided for tourists. Tourists will be guided by an experienced guide who is familiar with the struggles of the Vietnamese people in facing America. They are the same as Indonesia by using simple weapons. Apart from enjoying various kinds of stories, tourists can also enjoy trap holes and special hideouts for viet chong warriors to defeat the enemies. Another vehicle is a shooting gun.

During the tour, tourists will be served boiled cassava and honey tea. Where, in this place there is a cassava tree with a delicious taste. Don't forget to also enjoy some souvenirs at the souvenir shop provided before entering the tunnel. There are various kinds of trinkets, souvenirs, and various kinds of souvenirs that can be bought at very friendly prices.

The Reunification Palace Museum is a building located close to April 30 Park, this building has a story that has something to do with the Vietnam War. From a magnificent building built by the French, to a building called the Indepandance Palace. The name later changed to what we now call Reunification Palace.

At the beginning of construction there was no name pinned to the palace. It was not until 1873 that the naming of the Norodom Palace was given in light of France's relations with the King of Cambodia, Norodom. The glory of the palace lasted very long in the hands of the French. Until the time of the second world war, in 1945 Japan began to dominate Indochina. When the Vietnam war ended in April 1975, half a year later there was a major event that made Independence Palace change its name to the Reunification Hall or better known as Reunification Palace.

You can visit the Reunification Palace all year round, only on holidays it will be busier than usual. So, it's a good time when the holidays are on weekdays. The museum opens at 7.30 - 11.00 local time & re-opens at 1 pm to 4 pm. The entrance ticket is quite affordable, which is 30,000 VND or around USD 1.5