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This was our first stop in Vietnam and as such was a major shock. I couldn't capture on my camera the volume of traffic that is constantly on the move in this city. 6 million people, most of them on motorbikes and no pedestrian crossings! It does seem to be organsied chaos though, as we didn't see any accidents while we were there. Amazing and seductive, Saigon beats to a tune of honking horns, all day & all night.
Saigon was offically renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975. It is the largest city in Vietnam and of course is still growing fast!
Built between 1877 and 1883.
A beautiful red-brick church with two 40 metre high spires. They can be seen almost anywhere in Saigon. The bricks came from Marseilles and the stained glass windows from Chartres.
Almost 10% of the population of Vietnam is catholic. This is a lovely church.
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Ben Thanh Market
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Ben Thanh market has a little of everything. Clothes, manchester, souveniers, coffee, fruit & veg etc. I found the fresh... more travel advice
Reunification Palace
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This was originally the Presidential Palace where Ngo Dinh Diem resided. It was bombed in an assassination attempt in... more travel advice
War Remnants Museum
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I didn't take many photos. There were so many shocking exhibits and photos here. Evidence of the effects of agent... more travel advice
Crossing the road
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You will need to take a step back at a busy intersection and watch for a while. Although it seems that there is no order... more travel advice
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Comments (23)
I enjoyed reading your enthusiastic tips. Glad to see that the Ben Thanh market is still going strong. I remember shopping there in 1964/65.
Nice tips thank you
I am about to regret my organize group trip to Vietnam in November. I liked the adventurous feeling of your tips.
Great tips. I'm starting to research for a trip later this year. How did you get from HCM to PP?
We ate lots of Pho Soup as well, about $2AUD per bowl at Pho24 I think it was called - like a chain of Pho restaurants, equivalent to our Maccas I guess! I thoroughly agree with your "crossing road" tip!!!
Looks like you and me are both on the "Bill Clinton Cuilinary Tour". We ate at a place that Bubba frequented in New Delhi back in October. (The Bukhara) Nice page.
Okay, where was the traffic worse... Ho Chi Minh City or Phnom Penh? I felt lucky to survive each time I crossed the street in Phnom Penh.
Stunning page, Vietnam is still on my wish list ;-)
Nice story about the Reunification Palace - so much history!I'm glad the country is doing better now...Norman :)
Great tips and photos. What a fascinating city!