Quite a few of the landmarks of the colonial days are still standing and they give the large metropolis some character. Furthermore Ho CHi Minh has very good markets, some of them open 24 hours a day. The War Remnants Museum goes in the Vietnam war and gives insight on the official view of the communist side.

Ho Chi Minh City is an ideal starting point for any tour of Vietnam. Highly recommended is a daytrip to Cu Chi and Tay Ninh.