“Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, known as the growing economic core region in Vietnam and where most foreign tourists choose first to stop when coming to this country. So what is the reason Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) has such a huge attraction?”
Exploiting many international routes to Ho Chi Minh City
According to the HCM City Department of Tourism data, in 2019, more than 4.2 million foreign tourists came to the city and brought in a revenue of up to 3.13 billion USD. This milestone is the drastic affirmation of Ho Chi Minh City about its position as a famous global destination.
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and American tourists account for the most significant proportion of Ho Chi Minh City because Vietnamese and foreign airlines are launching many direct flights to this city.
The most magnificent and bustling city in Vietnam
Known as the “economic capital,” Saigon is Vietnam’s leading trade, culture, education, and science center. Visitors will enjoy various services in Saigon, from the most popular to the most luxurious.
The solid economic growth engine promotes the region’s service and cultural development potential. In 2018, British magazine Rough Guides named Ho Chi Minh City on the list of 8 best nightlife destinations in Southeast Asia. If you are a person who enjoys excitement, you will enjoy the bustle and brilliance of Saigon at night.
At this time, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere from the pedestrian streets of Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien to the clubs and street food stalls operating all night. Saigon is precise with the title of a “city that never sleeps.”
The city bears a unique historical mark
With more than 300 years of development, Saigon is proud to be a city steeped in history with famous monuments such as the History Museum, Independence Palace, Nha Rong Wharf, and Cu Chi Tunnels. Visitors can also admire the impressive architectural works built from the French colonial period, such as Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office, …
Diverse and unique culinary culture
The bustle of Saigon attracts people from all over the world. They come and bring unique recipes of the local food where they were born. The import of culinary culture from countries around the world and the absorption and creativity of local people have created a diverse but equally unique Saigon culinary culture.
Just talking about Saigon cuisine, Vietnamese people will immediately tell you about these dishes. These are broken rice, bread, Pha Lau, mixed rice paper, etc. And the places that can give you the best culinary experiences are neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Tan Dinh market, Snacking area. along Turtle Lake, Phan Xich Long food street, …
Nearby tourist attractions
Worthy of the title of the center of the South, from Saigon, visitors can quickly move to other attractive tourist destinations such as:
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Can Tho
Distance from Saigon: 130 – 169 km
Highlights: Cai Rang Floating Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, Cu Lao Sweet Island,…
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Vung Tau
Distance from Saigon: 85 – 90km
Highlights: Front Beach, Back Beach, Nghinh Phong Cape, Hon Ba,…
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Mui Ne
Distance from Saigon: 180 – 212 km
Highlights: Bai Rang, Hon Rom, Red Sand Dunes, …
Distance from Saigon: 250 – 289 km
Highlights: Dam Trau Beach, Con Dao Prison, Lord Dao Palace, …
New city policy on not quarantining international travelers
From April 2022, Ho Chi Minh City will welcome tourists from 18 to 65 years old with no underlying medical conditions, not pregnant women who have not been vaccinated or vaccinated with insufficient doses of vaccine.
According to the procedure to welcome international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City, tourists who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 must participate in a travel package program at least three days from the date of entry.
Tourists that have not been vaccinated or have not had enough doses of the Covid-19 vaccine must participate in the package tour program of the travel agency within the first seven days from the date of entry.
When the pandemic has not entirely ended in Vietnam, some public transport or driver booking applications may be limited to ensure the safety of international tourists and local people. Regime. For a perfect trip with safe and convenient service wherever you are, don’t hesitate to contact us via WhatsApp: +84979990945.
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