Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is located in the heart of the Mekong Delta. The commercial, communications and transportation centre of Vietnam, the dynamic and bustling Ho Chi Minh City represents a blend of old and new. Distinctive architecture includes traditional Chinese pagodas and neoclassical buildings alongside gleaming skyscrapers. The twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral dominate the city skyline, and the ornate yellow and white facade of city hall (formerly Hotel de Ville) is one of the city's most prominent landmarks. Other important sites include the modern Reunification Hall and the Giac Lam Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the city. Apart from its historical landmarks, Ho Chi Minh City is also famous for its fashion and cuisine. A shopper's paradise, major department stores, boutiques, traditional markets and sidewalk kiosks are within easy walking distance no matter where you stay. You can buy French bakery products as well as traditional Vietnamese fare on the street while the city’s many fine restaurants make for a dining experience to remember.

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