HO CHI MINH CITY

     So called the Pearl of Far orient in 19th century, Saigon was already a busy commercial center. Merchants from China, Japan and many European countries would sail upstream the Saigon River. After the reunification of the country, on 2nd of July, 1976, it has officially changed Saigon into Ho Chi Minh City in honor of the nationalist leader. Read more...