Ho Chi Minh: A Tourist's Guide to Historical Sites

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TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT IN HO CHI MINH FOR HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS The Great city of Ho Chi Minh is arguably the most popular city in Vietnam. The city is also known by its old name “Saigon.” Ho Chi Minh used to be enamored as the Diamond of the Far East as it was considered more affluential than Hong Kong and Bangkok. Modern Day Ho Chi Minh deviates from the old Chinese pagoda style with numerous skyscrapers gracing the city. The Saigon welcomes international tourists from all over the world to its wonderful fuse of ancient and state-of-the-art structures. From elaborate museums and historic Pagodas to Ultramodern parks, and theaters. This South Vietnamese city is agog with dazzling energy found in only few cities in the world. Tourists can find deep roots to tradition and culture in many parts of the city. Ho Chi Minh is a city lovable by all and is home to some of the most popular historic sites in the …show more content…

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