Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Discover the rich heritage of Saigon and the rural Mekong Delta. See the city's lovely pagodas, colonial architecture and broad boulevards. Ride a local pedicab through the bustling streets, visit the vibrant markets, Chinatown and the fascinating Cu Chi tunnels. Explore the lush countryside of farms, rice paddies and villages with a cruise on the Mekong.

Vietnamese cuisine is a unique blend of Asian spices and French cooking styles that often combine the savory with the sweet. Pho, typically a beef soup with vegetables, is the most ubiquitous menu item.

Look for wood carvings, lacquerware, ceramics or imitation GI lighters in the market as well as designer clothes, jewelry, silk and embroidery.