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saigon city or hochiminh city overview

When was this area called Saigon city and Hochiminh city?
There is much debate about the origins of the Vietnamese name for this area. However, it was called Gia Dinh since 17 th century. Upto 1862 the name: "Saigon city" was given by The French when the South Vietnam was already under the French control. This is the reason Saigon city has influenced with colonial architecture and the tree-lined boulevards.

The French had to leave Saigon city in 1955. It was also the year American troops came in. In 1976, Saigon city was changed into Hochiminh city by Vietnamese government. However, Vietnamese people still call both Saigon city and Hochiminh city. Nowadays, Hochiminh city is Vietnam' s biggest city and undisputed dynamic, commerce capital with lavish hotels, restaurants and trendy nightspots while Hanoi offers more chance to enjoy the ancient traditional, elegant and charming atmosphere.

Holiday Vietnam, visit The Cu Chi tunnel system of over 200 km length used by the Vietcong during the war time. You will be surprised at the lives of the inhabitant during that time. Then visit Cao Dai temple where all the major faiths of the world blends together in a unique religious cocktail. More information for : what to do in Saigon

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