Geography In the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is second the most important 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. The Port of Saigon, established in 1862, is accessible to ships weighing up to 30,000 tons, a rare advantage for an inland river port. Climate:The climate is generally hot and humid. There are two distinctive seasons: the rainy season, from May to November, and the dry season, from December to April. The annual average temperature is 27oC. The hottest month is April and the lowest is December. It is warm all year. .... >>
These clubs are for golfers who want to spend the weekend playing golf and exploring the dynamic city, Ho Chi Minh. The beautiful landscapes and challenging golf courses around Ho Chi Minh City will pursue your passion for golf. Besides, you will have a lot of time to integrate in a splendid nightlife of the bustling city. A perfect Golf Vacation. Buy your golf tour locally for best price. Tours to these clubs are availible at all local tour operators in HCMC, or at your hotel.
HCMC's French-style main post office
Add: 2 Cong Xa Paris
Tel: 829 6555
with its glass canopy and iron frame, is right next lo Noire Dame Cathedral. Built between 1886 and 1891, it is the largest post office in Vietnam and worth visiting just for its architecture.
Ho Chi Minh City is still more commonly referred to as 'Saigon', despite the official name change in 1975. Located in southern Vietnam, on a huge bend in the Saigon River, it is the economic centre of the country.
The Communist government, who took control of Vietnam in 1975, tried to suppress the entrepreneurial tendencies of the Saigonese and the city went through the economic doldrums until recovery in the 1990s.
Now, high-rise buildings dominate the shabby French colonial ones that are tucked away at their feet, while saffron-robed monks collecting alms walk past glitzy car showrooms and karaoke bars.
In the core of the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is second the most important 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. The Port of Saigon, established in 1862, is accessible to ships weighing up to 30,000 tons, a rare advantage for an inland river port. Climate:The climate is generally hot and humid. There are two distinctive seasons: the rainy season, from May to November, and the dry season, from December to April. The annual average temperature is 27oC. The hottest month is April and the lowest is December. It is warm all year. .... >>
