Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling metropolis that infuses even its visitors with a pulsating energy. From the quaint temples, to lively bars and from ancient museums to lip-smacking food, at every turn of the city, there’s a new experience waiting to fill your heart with its magnificent charm. If you are planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City from the UK, taking a non-stop, direct flight with Vietnam Airlines from London Heathrow is your best bet. China Southern, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, KLM and Malaysia Airlines are other airlines offering flights to Ho Chi Minh City from London.
Once in Ho Chi Minh City, you must visit the popular attractions such as Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Independence Palace, Su?i Tiên Amusement Park, War Remnants Museum, Quan Ut Ut, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Fine Arts Museum. One of the experiences that you must take back from your trip is enjoying famous local dishes such as Vietnamese noodle soup and pork rolls at family-run establishments in the city. The late night scooter tours are quite popular among the visitors as also the late-night pedicure and spa around the Pham Ngu Lao area which is also the place to be if you want to experience the famous nightlife of Ho Chi Minh City.
If you are up for some great deals, shop to your heart’s content at one of the over 3000 stalls at Ben Thanh Night Market in District 1 or Tan Dinh market in the same locality.
