In the world there are so many amazing places, it would be time and opportunity to visit at least a dozen. For a person of European culture, exotic cities of the East are of special interest. In addition to striking cultural sites, the resorts provide an opportunity to relax and unwind. It will not be boring in the city of Saigon in Vietnam either .
Atmospheric city in Vietnam - Saigon
The largest city of the republic is located in the south of the country, on the bank of the Saigon River in the delta of the great Mekong River. It was such an advantageous position that helped the city become later an important port of Southeast Asia.
The history of the settlement can not be called ancient. It began about three hundred years ago when the fishing village of Prei Nokor, located first in the territory of Cambodia, was founded on the shore of Saigon. However, because of the war, a large number of refugees from all over Vietnam began to flock here. Later, a rapidly developing village was recognized as a city and the Vietnamese who had conquered this territory were renamed Saigon. In 1975, Saigon in Vietnam was renamed to Ho Chi Minh City - in honor of the first President Ho Chi Minh. True, in everyday life the Vietnamese still call the city Saigon.
The atmosphere in the city is special. Multinationality and history, naturally, have postponed their imprint on its architecture. Everywhere there are buildings of different styles, peacefully adjacent to each other: the classics next to the Chinese, the West European and the colonial school - with the Indochinese.
And, of course, there were not skyscrapers rushing to the sky.
Recently, Saigon is actively developing due to the flow of foreign investment.
Saigon, Vietnam - recreation
Of course, most arrivals in Saigon make business visits. However, many guests visit the metropolis for tourism. There are many interesting sights, historical and religious monuments. Start a tour of the city is recommended from the Historical Museum, whose expositions introduce the history of the city and the country at all stages of development.
A cognitive walk can be continued at the Museum of the Revolution and the Museum of Military History.
Be sure to visit the most ancient pagoda of Saigon - Giac Lam, where you can see 113 Buddha figures.
Do not ignore the Pagoda of the Jade Emperor and the biggest pagoda of the city - Vinh Ngyem.
The influence of French colonization can be seen in the center of Saigon, where the Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame, built in 1880, is located.
Usually, in a European way, look like a splendid specimen of the colonial style - the Reunification Palace.
In search of the unusual, rush to the tunnels of Kuti, located in the same quarter. These underground tunnels were used by partisans during the Vietnam War to fight the American army. Now one of the most popular excursions of Saigon, Vietnam, is organized here.
In addition to cognitive tours in the city, you can have fun just to have fun. Tourists of any age will like the bright moments in the water parks "Saigon" or "Vietnam", the amusement park "Saigon Wonderland". Enjoy the beauty of picturesque alleys and rare plants and is offered in one of the oldest attractions in Ho Chi Minh - the Botanical Garden, founded by the French colonialists in 1864.
Fine memories will remain after visiting the huge tourist recreation area of Ki Hoa, located near the picturesque lake. Yachts, attractions, performances in open theaters, delicious food in cafes and restaurants are offered.
In the port city, trade can not simply not be developed. Many tourists are happy to spend money in the famous market of the city - Ben Thanh, where souvenirs and exotic fruits and clothes are sold.
