Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, rightfully exists as an exciting, exotic destination in southeast Asia. Despite an estimated eight million residents, the central urban districts will give you the feeling of a small, intimate city. However, in the nearby rural districts that make up approximately 90 percent of the nearly 2,000 square miles covered by the city, rice paddies and the tranquility of the timeless countryside surround you.
The myriad of rivers, canals, and ditches that cross the city not only add charm but also contribute to the excitement of the endless flow of motorcycles, bicycles, and other sites and sounds of this exhilarating city
