Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a vibrant hub of commerce, culture, and history. Located in the southern part of the country, it serves as the economic center of Vietnam and is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. It offers a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese charm and modern urban development. The bustling streets are lined with markets, shops, and restaurants, offering a wide variety of local cuisine and unique shopping experiences.
With an area of 2,061 km2, Ho Chi Minh City’s population as of January 2023 is 9.32 million people. Administratively, Ho Chi Minh City is now divided into 22 Districts.
The most popular name of the city is Ho Chi Minh, which was named after the former president of Vietnam on 02/07/1976. Before the city’s name was Saigon. However, both names are still popularly used by Vietnamese nowadays.
Unlike what many tourists think, the city has a deep history for hundreds of years. Founded in 1698 by the name Gia Dinh, it has observed many historical events until now.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Cảng hàng không quốc tế Tân Sơn Nhất)
Tan Son Nhat Airport code is SGN
Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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