There’s always something new to learn.
Ho Chi Minh City doesn’t ask for your attention — it commands it. Formerly known as Saigon, this metropolis pulses with contrast: French colonial buildings shadowed by glass skyscrapers, sidewalk bánh mì stands feeding tech startup founders, incense smoke curling beside neon lights. It’s a place where history isn’t just remembered — it’s relived daily in every bowl of phở, every temple bell, every resilient smile.
Beneath the blur of motion is a deep-rooted pride and an energy that never fades.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Ho Chi Minh.
5. The city is home to a secret network of wartime tunnels.
The Củ Chi Tunnels, just outside the city, stretch for over 75 miles and were used by the Viet Cong for shelter, supply routes, and even hospitals.
4. Saigon’s architecture is a blend of East and West.
From the Notre-Dame Cathedral built with bricks imported from France to pagodas filled with dragon carvings, Ho Chi Minh is a living collage of culture.
3. You can drink coffee made from egg yolk or weasel beans.
Vietnamese coffee is an adventure in itself — try cà phê trứng (egg coffee) or the rare, velvety brew made from civet-digested beans.
2. Ho Chi Minh has more motorbikes than people.
With an estimated 8.5 million bikes in circulation, crossing the street becomes a thrilling, choreographed leap of faith.
1. The city has a rooftop bar in a former CIA building.
The Rex Hotel and Caravelle Hotel were central to American operations during the war — now, they serve cocktails with panoramic history.
Bottom line.
Ho Chi Minh City moves fast —
but its spirit invites you to linger.
It’s a city of memory, momentum, and meaning.
And once it gets into your rhythm, it stays there.
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