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First Time in Ho Chi Minh City: A Complete Visitor's Guide

HCMC rewards visitors who slow down and explore beyond the main tourist sights. This guide covers the Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta day trips and how to navigate the city's famous motorbike traffic.

First Time in Ho Chi Minh City: A Complete Visitor's Guide
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    Park Hyatt Saigon

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    Classic luxury hotel on the central Lam Son Square

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    Fine Arts Museum

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    Vietnamese art spanning decades housed in a gorgeous colonial building

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    War Remnants Museum

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    Moving exhibition documenting the Vietnam War and its aftermath

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