Forty-five years after the country's reunification, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed from a war-damaged city into a major economic hub in the country and Southeast Asia. With a population of around 13 million, the city aims to become a smart and modern urban area.
Forty-five years after the country’s reunification, Ho Chi Minh City has transformed from a war-damaged city into a major economic hub in the country and Southeast Asia. With a population of around 13 million, the city aims to become a smart and modern urban area.
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| Ho Chi Minh City seen from the Saigon river. |
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| Nha Rong wharf was originally a big trading port in the South, built in 1864 by the Saigon River. It is the place where late President Ho Chi Minh embarked in 1911 to seek a path to national salvation. It attracts millions of Vietnamese and foreign tourists every year. |
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| Cat Lai port located by the Dong Nai river is one of the key ports of Ho Chi Minh City’s port system. |
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| Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the Independence Palace attracts a large number of international and domestic tourists.It is also a place to host high-ranking delegations of the state and party, and international and domestic workshops. |
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| Cat Lai T-junction, the gateway to the city. |
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| Ho Chi Minh City by night |
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| District 1 is considered the busiest district, with the highest living standard in all aspects. Dong Khoi street and Nguyen Hue pedestrian street are the major business streets in the district. |
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| The municipal People's Committee Headquarters is one of the most iconic classical buildings of the city. |
(Source: VNA)
