Ho Chi Minh city

On the Thới Sơn Island in the Mekong delta.

Ho Chi Minh city is a bustling megalopolis with many sights. The city has like the country a lot of history to tell.
If you want to see temples, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is a must see. It's a small worshiping place with mostly locals. You can admire the figure of the Jade Emperor, but also the turtles and fishes in the ponds.
If you want to learn more about the Vietnam war, head to the War Remnants Museum. It depicts the horrors of the war. It's less a history museum and more a memorial to make sure that the victims are never forgotten.
If you are more interested by the times of the french colonization, check Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
If you want to go shopping, go to the Chợ bến thành market, or if you want a less touristic experience take a bus to the Binh Tay market in Cholon. Cholon was a town made by Chinese immigrants, now a quarter of Ho Chi Minh city.

During my time in the city, I took a day to go in the Mekong delta. I took a city bus to go to the western bus terminal, Mien Tay. There I took a bus to the town of Mỹ Tho (around 1 hour 30 minutes, one way). It has a cruise ship terminal with various guided tours in the delta. Usually people book a tour starting from Ho Chi Minh city, that will include the bus + the boat tour. But, if like me you want to go by yourself, go early because most of the boat tours leaves in the morning.

Old buildings and new skyscraper.

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