Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is the commercial capital of Vietnam and is acknowledged as the city that never sleeps. It’s a popular tourist destination due to its eclectic mix of French colonial landmarks and modern architecture, street food stalls, upmarket restaurants and bustling markets.
Saigon is worth exploring for a few days with any Vietnam itinerary and is one of the 3 main international entrance points into Vietnam.