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Stumble It!City Name: Ho Chi Minh City
Where is it located?: Ho Chi Minh City is in southern Vietnam on the Saigon river near the Mekong Delta.
Why do people go there: Once called Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam's economic and cultural capital, the second most populous city in the country. Like other big cities in Asia, Ho Chi Minh City buzzes with daily activities - thousands of bicycle, squawking scooter horns, p
How do travelers get there?: Many travelers come overland into Vietnam from all the countries around it: China, Laos and Cambodia. Otherwise, Ho Chi Minh has an airport.
Currency: Dong
City Code:
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Population: 6500000
Languages: Vietnamese 85%-90%, Chinese, Hmong, Thai, Khmer, Cham, mountain groups
Neighborhoods: District 1
Attractions: Giac Lam Pagoda, War Remnants Museum
Accommodations: Ho Chi Minh Hostels
Tourist Office: Vietnam Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Chu Chi Tunnels
Health Issues: Dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid, tuberculosis
When to go: You can usually visit Vietnam year round, although expect an occasional shower, then hot sun, then a shower again. Generally speaking, if one part of the country is cold and wet, the other is hot and humid.
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City Specific Events: Tet:January/February
How to get around?: Rickshaws and bicycles are a good way to explore the city. Otherwise, taxis and buses are you next best option.
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