Ho Chi Minh

Serendipity in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, as locals still fondly call it, greets you like a warm, energetic embrace. Chaotic, vibrant and endlessly surprising, it’s the ideal city to begin (or end) your Vietnam journey. The city is a fascinating mix of restored colonial villas, chic coffee shops, old family-run stores and a new wave of bars and boutique stores, all set against a glittering contrast of modern high-rises. One of the best ways to enjoy an up-close look at the city’s everyday rhythm is to hop on the back of a taxi-bike for a ride through narrow alleyways, past local homes, street food stalls and tiny barbershops tucked into unexpected corners.