Overview of Ho Chi Minh City

Overview of Ho Chi Minh City

The former Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam and its economic centre. It boasts several museums, parks, religious buildings, and French-era landmarks worth visiting.

Key Facts

• Type of place: main city.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Latitude/longitude:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : 17477.

• Population: 8,426,100 inhabitants and over 13.5 million for the metropolitan area (2016).

• Area: 2,096.56 km².

• Altitude: 19 m.

Tourism

Travel Essentials

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• By air:

• Daily backpacker budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Website: www.vietnamtourism.vn/ho-chi-minh

Additional Information