Once affectionately known as the Gold of the Far-east with the lavishness standard overruling that of Hongkong or Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City is today a beautiful city in Vietnam. Contemporary business skyscrapers, traditional style pagodas and food shops beside the avenue, make a lively modern area in very unusual sense. It is not tidy like European cities or not equipped with slums like Rocinha, Brazil.
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Climate – Mostly people visit Ho Chi Minh City in November or March. From May to October, it experience the wet season while July to November make tough time for the city. Visiting in rainy season is not a bad idea for travellers as rain rains for short period of time. The usual temperature in the city remains bearable and favourable.
Get in – Tan Son Nhat is Vietnam's largest international airport located almost 8 km from the heart of the city and you can find flights for all the major cities of the world. There are many domestic and International airlines serving their services and making your travel comfortable.
Get Around - Taxis are considered as the most relaxing way to get around and very affordable in price than other main cities in the globe. Getting an opportunity to board on boat to see the commercial maritime areas will also be a great experience for you. Motorbikes are available in wide range and basically inexpensive and are quite safe.
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s biggest town and its economic powerhouse. The city has great historical monuments, amazing cultural dynasties, traditional style to live, friendly people and great landscapes. In spite of being Vietnam’s most crowded city, Ho Chi Minh City impressively filled with spirit and enthusiasm. It is a perfect place to stroll and discover the life of locals.
Wrapped in the motorcycle smokes and the construction dust, a manageable Ho Chi Minh City encourages you to book business class flights to Ho Chi Minh and discover the city’s charms. Don’t be astonished if you find it beautiful and alluring.