Officially named TP. Ho Chi Minh City, but this city is often called by the dear name Saigon. This largest and most populous city in Vietnam will surely attract you with countless interesting things: luxurious high-rise buildings located close together, large and bustling shopping malls, villas. Classy but no less ancient or traditional markets that have existed for hundreds of years are extremely unique.
Bitexco Building is one of the symbols of modern Saigon. @alimbek_ulan
Coming to Saigon, you will have the opportunity to experience the "specialties" of tourism such as cruising along the Saigon River by boat, Bui Vien West Street that does not sleep at night, diverse cuisine and harmony between many regions. The region has its own identity… Saigon is full of interesting things, it is not possible to understand it all in just a few days. However, with this Saigon travel guide, Traveloka hopes that you will still have the most exciting and unforgettable experiences in this young, dynamic, and equally lovely city.
1. The right time to travel to Saigon
Located in the tropical monsoon region, Saigon's climate has clear manifestations of two seasons: rainy and dry seasons. The temperature of the city fluctuates around 25-35 degrees Celsius, not much difference. Each season in Saigon has its own beauty and excitement, so you can travel to Saigon at any time of the year.
The rainy season usually lasts from May to November, the rains come and go very quickly, sometimes they just make you "startle" and disappear.
The dry season follows from December to April next year, this time the city is flooded with golden sunshine. The weather will sometimes be hot but don't worry, Saigon still has enough places to play for you regardless of the weather.
You can go to Saigon all year round without heavy rain. @blogofthethings
2. How to go to Saigon?
As the largest city in the country, you can travel to Saigon by any means. For those who are far away, they can choose to travel by plane or train. For those who come from closer provinces, they should choose a bus, or go by motorbike by themselves to save more money.
By plane
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is the largest airport in the country, a stopover for flights from all over the country.
Fly Hanoi - TP. Ho Chi Minh City will take about 2 hours. Fares range from 1,122,000 - 2,000,000 VND/one way.
Fly Da Nang - City. Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Ticket prices range from 550,000 - 1,700,000 VND/one way.
As soon as you arrive at Tan Son Nhat airport, you can refer to Traveloka's airport shuttle service to move back to the hotel.
In addition, Traveloka Xperience also has a private transfer service from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to districts in Saigon with extremely favorable prices. No need to worry about calling a car or waiting to be transferred to your hotel from the airport, experience convenient and fast travel with a private driver and a variety of "genuine" vehicles for you to choose from.
By train
If you have plenty of time, you can choose to experience the train ride, leisurely admire the mountain scenery along the way. Saigon is the stop of many train routes such as North-South train, specialized vehicles running from Nha Trang, Da Nang... Train prices range from 200,000 - 1,000,000 VND / way.
The North - South trains run tirelessly throughout. @judink
By coach
Saigon has two large bus stations, Mien Dong Bus Station and Mien Tay Bus Station - where all buses from all over the city come together. The advice of the Saigon travel guide for tourists coming from the central or southern provinces is that the bus is a fairly "economical" option. Tickets go from the Central to the city. Ho Chi Minh City is only about 200,000 VND / trip, plus the running time is also quite fast, only about 8-9 hours, you just need a sleep to get there!
If you stay in Vung Tau to Saigon, there is a Limousine bus from Vung Tau to Saigon with spacious and comfortable seats and especially the fare is only 160,000 VND/person.
By personal means
Traffic to Saigon is extremely convenient for you to "travel" to Saigon from neighboring provinces. Those who love to master the speed can choose to ride a motorbike. Or if you have a car, it's even more convenient because the city now has many highways, helping to shorten the travel time a lot.