Welcome to Ho Chi Minh
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Located near the Mekong River, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and most exciting city in Vietnam. With a population now exceeding 7 million people, it’s one of the densest urban areas in the world and it’s common to see houses where several families share the same living space. For a foreigner, visiting Ho Chi Minh is a real experience! It’s a vibrant and an ‘in transition’ city. You’ll be fascinated by its rich cultural and quite recent traumatic history, mixed in with its current modernization. Unlike other cities in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh is also very active at night, with many bars and restaurants to entertain you!
Facts
| Population | 7 million |
| Currency | Vietnamese Dong (VND) |
| Opening hours | Government: 7.30 am-4.30 pm (excluding one-hour lunch). Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Banks: 7.30 am or 8 am-11.30 am and 1 pm-4 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Private shops: 8 am or 8.30 am-9 pm or 10 pm. |
| Website | www.vietnamstay.com www.vietnamtourism.com www.saigon-tourist.com www.saigontoday.net |
| Newspapers | Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) Tuoi Tre (Youth) Nguoi Lao Dong (Labourer) The Thao (Sports) Saigon Times Daily |
| Emergency numbers | Police 113 Fire Brigade 114 Ambulance 115 |
| Tourist information | Head office Address: 45 Le Thanh Ton street, District 1 Tel: + 84 8 38 27 9279 / +84 8 38 29 8914 www.saigon-tourist.com |
