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Ho Chi Minh City is a city in Vietnam.
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Facts about Ho Chi Minh City
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Getting to Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located seven km north of Saigon city center. There are several European airlines flying to Saigon such as Lufthansa and Air France, but above all Asian airlines fly to and from Saigon. Traveling from the airport by taxi to the city center costs 120 Dong (July 2008). For the budget traveler, there is a stop for city buses about one km from the airport terminal.
Relocation in Ho Chi Minh City
The streets are mainly filled with thousands of mopeds / motorcycles.
Using city buses is very convenient and relatively fast. However, it is important to find out which bus goes to the place where you are going. If you are unsure, you can ask a helpful Vietnamese and ask the bus driver to tell you when you arrive. A single trip costs 3 Dong (July 2008).
There are no local trains in Saigon. However, it is planned to build a metro that will be completed in 2020.
There are rental cars available in Saigon, but because the other modes of transportation are so convenient and cheap, there is no need to rent a car. Of course, this does not apply if you are going to live in Saigon for a long time.
There are taxis available, but can sometimes be difficult to get hold of. In any case, it is important to settle the price before leaving, unless the taxi has a taximeter.
It feels impossible at first to get out into the traffic by bike. But when you have been in Saigon for a while, you understand the traffic rhythm and you get a certain confidence in your fellow road users. In fact, most people are extremely skilled at turning away. Pay attention and step on at your own pace.