Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC; Vietnamese: Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), commonly known as Saigon (Vietnamese: Sài Gòn), is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 10 million in 2023. [7]

Jan 4, 2025 · It was the capital of the French protectorate of Cochinchina (1862–1954) and of South Vietnam (1954–75). The city lies along the Saigon River (Song Sai Gon) to the north of the Mekong River delta, about 50 miles (80 km) from the South China Sea. The commercial centre of Cho Lon lies immediately west of Ho Chi Minh City.

Oct 8, 2024 · Fine food and French architecture set the mood in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern metropolis. Here are the 10 best things to do in the former Saigon.

Oct 3, 2023 · Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is a dynamic, bustling city and the largest in Vietnam, with a population of over 9 million people. If you’re visiting Vietnam, it’s an essential stop on your travel itinerary. Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to offer locals and tourists alike; an abundance of fascinating museums, historical sites, lively …

Jan 26, 2025 · The buzz, quirks, and everything in between. This is the cultural wanderer’s guide to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a high-octane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country forward with its pulsating energy. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help …

Planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? Discover top attractions, local dishes, must-do activities, and more in this HCMC travel guide from Vietnam's tourism board.

The Ho Chi Minh City Metro (HCMC Metro, Vietnamese: Đường sắt đô thị Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) is a rapid transit system in Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city in Vietnam. The system currently consists of one operational line, Line 1 which opened on 22 December 2024 from Bến Thành Market to Eastern Bus Terminus. Additional lines are …

Of the routes the airport serves, the domestic Ho Chi Minh City– Hanoi route is the busiest in Southeast Asia and the fourth-busiest in the world, serving around 11 million passengers in 2023. [ 9 ] Its IATA airport code, SGN, is derived from the city's former name of Saigon.

Jan 26, 2020 · Despite its historic and cultural significance, Ho Chi Minh City is also one of the most dynamic spots in Vietnam, and you can see this through the cutting edge buildings and the exciting nightlife on offer here.