Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) is Vietnam's largest and most famous city and is surrounded by rivers and canals. View the grand old buildings of the city. See colorful markets selling everything from chili peppers to French baguettes and, of course, witness the endless stream of bicycles that swirl around the streets. Visit the Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Protector of Sailors, which dates from the late 18th century, and Notre Dame Cathedral, a neo-classical structure whose imposing twin spires have long been the landmark that heralded the arrival of passenger liners that traveled the winding Saigon River.

Language: Vietnamese, English

Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)