Ho Chi Minh City Holidays
Ho Chi Minh City holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Ho Chi Minh City Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
What can you find in Ho Chi Minh City that you won't find anywhere else?
Formerly Saigon, the city was renamed in honour of the revolutionary Communist leader Ho Chi Minh in 1976 following the reunification of the country and the end of the Vietnam War, though the city had been a busy commercial centre long before that. Due to its turbulent history, Ho Chi Minh is also a blend of the various cultures and architectural styles - Vietnamese, Chinese and European - that have influenced the area over time.
While on your Ho Chi Minh City holidays, make sure you do a guided tour to take in the former Presidential Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office and Thien Hau Pagoda in the city's bustling Chinatown.