Saigon is the former capital of Vietnam and as of now its name has been changed into Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon is considered to be the largest city of the country and is known for its elegant and classical French Villas and Western-style infrastructures.
The city has been conquered by the French Army in 1859 and has been a colonial settlement of France.
The population of Vietnam began to grow and in 1929, the total amount of people that lives in Saigon were approximately 123,890 and 12,100 of them are French.
However, in 1975 the city falls in the hands of the communists which mark the end of Vietnam War with the enemy as the victor.
In 1976, Saigon has been renamed as Ho Chi Minh City.
This enormous city is an ideal place for you in case you are planning to have a Vietnam tour.
Spending some time to explore the historical city of Saigon will enable you to have a glimpse of the magnificence of French and European architecture since most of the buildings and villas that have been erected during the French Rule are still standing gracefully around the streets of Saigon.
Today, a multitude of tourists from the different parts of the world visit the city to enjoy the classical setting of Saigon.
Top Places to Visit in Saigon

1. Reunification Palace: This is the former presidential palace of South Vietnam.
   This historical landmark symbolizes the reunification of North and South Vietnam.
   It is believed that the Vietnam War ended when tank 843 of the North Vietnam is regime crushed the gates of the palace.
   The replica of this massive tank is now displayed at the lawn outside the Reunification Palace and you can check it put by including this site in your Vietnam tour package.
   
2. The palace is open to the public from 7:30am-11am and after a 2-hour lunch break it will open again from 1pm-4pm.
   Upon entering the Reunification Palace, you will be able amuse your eyes with vintage 1960 phones, office equipments and radios that is said to be left exactly as they were found during the time that the building was taken over in 1975.
   You can also fascinate yourself with the photos and propaganda films that portray and recount how the American Imperialist and South Vietnamese regime yields to the undefeatable army of North Vietnam and how they are forgiven and lived happily under the communist rule.
   The design of the palace is grandiose inside and out and that's why deciding to make this site as your Vietnam tour destination is worthwhile.
   
3. Museum of Vietnamese History: To ensure that you will get the best Vietnam tour experience, then you should make sure that you will spend some time visiting this museum during your getaway.
   You will be amazed of the various collections of Vietnamese antiquities that are being displayed in this museum.
   After you have seen everything in the museum, you can go outside and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and fresh air that is provided by the Botanical gardens.
   

If you are planning to have a trip to Vietnam during your holiday, you can try visiting the city of Saigon.
The city has a lot of attractions to offer that will give you a memorable Vietnam tour experience.