Ho Chi Minh City Is 2023's Hottest Destination
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Lovely Vietnam has too many visit-worthy destinations to count. But if you're in the mood for a large, modern city that pulsates with uncontainable energy, head to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, this was once the capital of French Indochina, as well as South Vietnam.
After the end of the Vietnam War, Hanoi became the capital, but Ho Chi Minh has remained the country's economic center. Spend your time here admiring the beautiful French colonial architecture while learning about its complex and difficult history. Visiting landmarks like the sobering War Remnants Museum, the Cu Chi Tunnel and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is a must.
While you tour, take frequent breaks to enjoy the delicious and unique Vietnamese coffee styles that include spins like egg coffee and yogurt coffee — trust us, they are amazingly good. Of course, the food will not disappoint. It's difficult to have a bad meal in Vietnam. And though there are various fine dining establishments here, you have to try the street food. Think of us while you're sitting on a plastic stool eating the best soup you've ever had in your life.
Given this, we're not surprised that KAYAK, a travel search engine, found that people are more interested in going to Ho Chi Minh City than anywhere else in the world. Are you ready to jump on the bandwagon?
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Where to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh will be very affordable if you're from the U.S. or Europe. You'll be able to stay in luxury hotels for a great price. Of course, if you'd rather save money, there are also low-budget options that won't set you back too much.
Best luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh: The Reverie Saigon
Best mid-tier hotel in Ho Chi Minh: Anna House Hotel
Best budget hotel in Ho Chi Minh: Truong Thinh Hotel Saigon
How to Get to Ho Chi Minh City
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the only aviation hub that services Ho Chi Minh City. It's also the largest airport in Vietnam.
When you fly into Ho Chi Minh, you can take a bus from the airport to the city center. This service is very cheap. But if convenience is important, taxis are readily available.
Once in the city, you can move around by hailing tuk tuks on the street. Or download Grab, a ride-sharing app similar to Uber.
Book a flight to Ho Chi Minh
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