Twobirdsbreakingfree's video: Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Oct 2015 Twobirdsbreakingfree

A journey through Ho Chi Minh city in southern Vietnam. Also known as Saigon, this city is a massive sprawling giant that spreads out in all directions and is subdivided into 16 districts. We help you to make some sense of this frenzied city and show you the highlights that should be included on any visit. Explore the Dong Khoi area, where you’ll find the more glamorous hotels, boutique & souvenir shops and the tallest building in the city: the Bitexco financial tower. Bargain hard for souvenirs and other goods and at the hectic Ben Thanh market, explore cholon (chinatown) and it’s tranquil pagodas, scented with burning incense sticks, stroll through the city parks and watch the locals play the national sport: da cau where they keep a weighted shuttlecock airborne without using the hands, enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city while having a drink at any of the rooftop bars, witness the french architecture everywhere, from the post office to notre dame cathedral, take a few hours to wander through the fine arts museum, gain an insight into the American war in Vietnam in the very popular War Remnants museum, watch a water-puppet show, discover a little about the country’s rich wildlife at Ho Chi Minh zoo, have a fun-filled day at the fairy-tale like Suoi Tien theme park or at one of Saigon’s water parks. Sample the very best of Vietnamese cuisine in the high-end restaurants or eat just like the locals from street stalls. Whether its food, history, culture, religion, architecture, theme parks, zoos, the frenzied pace of life or a combination of all of these things that attract you to cities, Ho Chi Minh city has you covered. If you’re in southern Vietnam, it’s best to begin your trip here, in the very heart of the south. If you would like further information about Ho Chi Minh city, leave your question(s) in the comment section below and we will endeavour to reply to you as soon as possible.