Vibrant with energy, innovation, and an abundance of traffic, Ho Chi Minh City—formerly known as Saigon—is Vietnam’s economic powerhouse and the primary hub of the southern region.

As a freewheeling, cosmopolitan metropolis, its dynamic cityscape seamlessly blends the old and new, encapsulating Vietnam’s past and its future. The city boasts numerous well-known attractions, including the War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and Ben Thanh Market.

Number of inhabitants: 9 568 000