Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam, located in the southern part of the country. Home to over 8 million people, it offers a blend of colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers. Highlights include the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. The climate is tropical, with hot and humid summers averaging 30 °C, and drier winters. The best time to visit is from December to March, when the weather is milder.