{"id":5591,"date":"2018-09-03T13:10:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T12:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5591"},"modified":"2021-05-21T14:34:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T13:34:45","slug":"8-reasons-to-escape-to-saigon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/vietnam\/8-reasons-to-escape-to-saigon\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons to Escape to Ho Chi Minh City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If BBC Two\u2019s <strong><em>Eight Go Rallying<\/em><\/strong>, the show following celebrities as they undertake an Asian road race, has left you feeling inspired to take on your own adventure to Vietnam, then look no further.\u00a0<!--more-->From delicious food and rich history to bustling markets and spectacular scenery, we share our highlights of vibrant and bold<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Ho Chi Minh City<\/a> (formerly Saigon).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/StreetVendor.jpg\" alt=\"Street vendor in Saigon\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/StreetVendor.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/StreetVendor-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Test out your haggling skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the city\u2019s most famous market, Ben Thanh, which houses over 3,000 stalls and sells everything from furniture, colourful scarves and fresh flowers to clothing, traditional food and the iconic \u2018lucky\u2019 cats. One of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ho Chi Minh\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0most famous landmarks, you can lose yourself in the buzzing atmosphere of the market, bartering for hand-made goods and enjoying a cool drink and a steamed cake before delighting in the electric ambience at night as it transforms into a thriving street feast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CuChiTunnels.jpg\" alt=\"Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CuChiTunnels.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/CuChiTunnels-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Confront the reality of guerrilla warfare at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/cu-chi-tunnels\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cu Chi Tunnels<\/a> in an eye-opening excursion which can be emotional for some visitors but offers a fascinating window into the hardship and traumas of war.<\/p>\n<p>Make your way through a 100 metre stretch of tunnel for an insight into the life of the Vietnamese soldiers in 1948, learn all about how the tunnel system works and listen as your tour guide brings tales from the War to life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5621 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NotreDame.jpg\" alt=\"The Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NotreDame.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NotreDame-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Soak up the culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Providing stark contrast to the skyscrapers and glass towers that have begun to punctuate the skyline, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/hanoi\/ho-chi-minh-quarter\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ho Chi Minh\u2019s<\/a> perfectly preserved buildings and temples are home to some of the city\u2019s most unforgettable attractions and activities.<\/p>\n<p>The Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Reunification Palace should all be added to your to-do list and a must-visit is the War Remnants Museum, showcasing a collection of poignant exhibitions on the Vietnam War with photographs, artefacts and military equipment illustrating a harrowing period in this nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Take to the Ho Chi Minh River<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step aboard the Bonsai Legacy to wine and dine against the backdrop of Ho Chi Minh\u2019s city lights. This dinner cruise is a wonderful, immersive experience on a re-creation of a classic river vessel once found all over Indochina, tastefully updated with modern amenities whilst honouring ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ho Chi Minh<\/a> with a night of history, traditional food, music and art.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5623 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Saigon.jpg\" alt=\"Mekong Delta sampan\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Saigon.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Saigon-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5) Journey to Mekong Delta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city to board a traditional riverboat from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/mekong-delta\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cai Be<\/a>. Observe the local life from the comfort of your sampan as it plays out on the riverbanks, weave through the fishing villages, forever a hive of activity, glimpsing local industries and admiring the stilt houses as you pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Enjoy some unwind time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relax in one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ho Chi Minh\u2019s<\/a> many spas, where you can spend a day recovering from sight-seeing with some much-needed pampering. From traditional massages, treatments and facials to manicures, hair-styling and fitness classes, the city boasts many award-winning spas and wellness centres, so you can feel refreshed and rejuvenate before the exploring continues!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5622 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pho.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Pho bowl\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pho.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Pho-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7) Taste the local delicacies\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With markets, street food vendors and eateries all over the city you will be spoilt for choice when searching for your next meal. The city is famous for its incredible dishes but ones you must try during your visit are the Banh Mi baguette sandwiches with a delicious filling of your choice, the famous Ph\u1edf noodle soup and Banh Khot, tasty mini crispy pancakes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vietnam<\/a> is the second largest exporter of coffee, so of course it would make sense to try one (or more!) of the thousands of coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh Enjoy it hot, cold, black or white and give the local way a taste test too \u2013 rich coffee made with creamy condensed milk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Skyline.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon skyline\" width=\"625\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Skyline.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Skyline-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8) Watch a sunset from the sky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bitexco Financial Tower and Skydeck offers spectacular 360-degree views of the city and stands at 262 metres high. Take in the sight of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/saigon\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=SEAsia&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ho Chi Minh<\/a> River and the glittering lights of the metropolis below from the deck or head to one of the restaurants on the 50<sup>th<\/sup> and 51<sup>st<\/sup> floors where you can sip on a cocktail and watch as the sun goes down.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/brochures\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=Brochure&amp;utm_content=Escape_to_Saigon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/brochure_btn2.jpg\" alt=\"Brochure button\" width=\"228\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book an escorted tour of Vietnam with the UK\u2019s leading Asia Experts, Wendy Wu Tours. Our fully inclusive tours visit all the major sights of the region for an unforgettable holiday. To experience the stunning Ho Chi Minh and tick off these highlights, join us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/tours\/grand-tour-of-indochina.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Grand Tour of Indochina<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For more information on when to go, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/vietnam\/best-time-to-visit\/\">Best Time to visit Vietnam<\/a> Page<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If BBC Two\u2019s Eight Go Rallying, the show following celebrities as they undertake an Asian road race, has left you feeling inspired to take on your own adventure to Vietnam, then look no further.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5627,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[88,21,145,19,20,42,45,144,63,60,109,26,30,22,59,101,71,18],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 Reasons to Escape to Ho Chi Minh City<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you been inspired by BBC Two&#039;s Eight Go Rallying? 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