Ho Chi Minh

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Ho Chi Minh City , formerly known as Saigon is in the core of the Mekong Delta, and is the second most important city in Vietnam after Hanoi . It is not only a commercial center but also a scientific, technological, industrial and tourist center. The city is bathed by many rivers, arroyos and canals, the biggest river being the Saigon River.

Ho Chi Minh City has several excellent museums that explore its dramatic history and feature everything from harrowing images of the war and revolution to political art. Outside, botanical gardens, temples, pagodas and churches beckon and inspire.